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Scott Turner, School Owner, 6th Degree Black Belt, Vice-President of
Region 119B (Oregon)
Mr. Turner started as most 'karate kids' do. Mr. Turner's father
realized that his son needed to do something productive, yet
re-enforce life skills (respect, discipline, integrity, etc). He needed
something to keep his son focused mentally and physically.
In the beginning of 1986, Mr. Turner joined the Lebanon 'Super
Karate' program. In 1989 he joined the US Army. In 1993, he returned
to Lebanon and quickly resumed being an assistant to Master Lyon
(Mr. Turner's instructor). Mr. Turner then, under the direction of his
instructor, opened the Albany school. In 1997, Master Lyon allowed
Mr. Turner to purchase the school.
Mr. Turner is a certified instructor in ATA as well as Krav Maga. He is
certified in over 13 traditional martial art weapon systems. He is a
licensed firearm instructor and is capable of certifying individuals for
their concealed handgun license (Oregon only)
Region 119B (Oregon)
Mr. Turner started as most 'karate kids' do. Mr. Turner's father
realized that his son needed to do something productive, yet
re-enforce life skills (respect, discipline, integrity, etc). He needed
something to keep his son focused mentally and physically.
In the beginning of 1986, Mr. Turner joined the Lebanon 'Super
Karate' program. In 1989 he joined the US Army. In 1993, he returned
to Lebanon and quickly resumed being an assistant to Master Lyon
(Mr. Turner's instructor). Mr. Turner then, under the direction of his
instructor, opened the Albany school. In 1997, Master Lyon allowed
Mr. Turner to purchase the school.
Mr. Turner is a certified instructor in ATA as well as Krav Maga. He is
certified in over 13 traditional martial art weapon systems. He is a
licensed firearm instructor and is capable of certifying individuals for
their concealed handgun license (Oregon only)
Ruth McGinnis, Head Instructor, 4th Degree Black
Belt, Certified Instructor.
Ms. McGinnis started at the Albany Karate for Kids
after her brother enrolled. Since day one, she was
a natural at martial arts. As her skills increased, so
did her confidence. Ms. McGinnis was the first
person enrolled into the current Leadership
program that Albany Martial Arts is using. She is a
certified instructor and holds Protech
certifications.
As far as competition, Ms. McGinnis has been in
the top ten for 3 years.
Belt, Certified Instructor.
Ms. McGinnis started at the Albany Karate for Kids
after her brother enrolled. Since day one, she was
a natural at martial arts. As her skills increased, so
did her confidence. Ms. McGinnis was the first
person enrolled into the current Leadership
program that Albany Martial Arts is using. She is a
certified instructor and holds Protech
certifications.
As far as competition, Ms. McGinnis has been in
the top ten for 3 years.
James Glover, Assistant Instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Specialty
Certified Instructor.
Mr. Glover started martial arts as one of our first 'tiny tigers'. Even at
the age of 5 he took his training very seriously. Mr. Turner always
shares a story of how Mr. Glover showed up to his first testing in a
white button up shirt and a tie! Mr. Glover is the perfect example of a
young person setting goals. He set his goal to be a black belt when
he was 5 years old. At 7, he told Mr. Turner that he would help teach
with him some day.
Mr. Glover has recently set his goals to achieve a different type of
'Degree'. He is currently enrolled at Portland State University.
Certified Instructor.
Mr. Glover started martial arts as one of our first 'tiny tigers'. Even at
the age of 5 he took his training very seriously. Mr. Turner always
shares a story of how Mr. Glover showed up to his first testing in a
white button up shirt and a tie! Mr. Glover is the perfect example of a
young person setting goals. He set his goal to be a black belt when
he was 5 years old. At 7, he told Mr. Turner that he would help teach
with him some day.
Mr. Glover has recently set his goals to achieve a different type of
'Degree'. He is currently enrolled at Portland State University.
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