Master Chief Instructor
David W. Anscomb
NKMA  President
Director of Technique
Forms Specialist
Personal Protection Specialist


Began training in the Martial Arts back in 1985 under the direction of Mr. Darwin Packer, a 4th
Dan and the United States Tae Kwon Do Federation Michigan State Director.
In May of 1989, earned 1st Degree Blackbelt (A-1-4644) from the U.S.T.F./ I.T.F.

    Earned 2nd Degree black belt (A-1-1358) in February 1994 testing under the new
    U.S.T.F./I.T.F. Michigan State Director, 5th Dan, Mr. David Dryesdale.

A member of both the U.S.T.F./ I.T.F. for over 15 years and an instructor for
Cadillac Area Tae Kwon Do for over 12 years.

1997 recipient of the Presidential Sports Award for Tae Kwon Do training presented by the
Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Administered by the Amateur Athletic Union
(AAU)

In 1997,  attended Chuck Norris’ Kick Drugs Out of America Martial Arts Expo in Chicago, IL.
and attended seminars by World Kick-Boxing Champions Mr. Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, Mr. Joe
Lewis, Miss Kathy Long, Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, and Olympic Gold Medalists
Christine Rodrigues and Arlene Limas and forms champion Cynthia Rothrock.

1998 began studying other styles and incorporating those theories and concepts into traditional
Tae Kwon Do starting the development of what is now
Modern American Tactical Tae Kwon Do.

    In 1999,  attended a U.S.T.F. forms seminar conducted by U.S.T.F. Regional Director Mr.
    Earl Weiss 6th Dan.

Helped establish the Northern Knights Martial Arts organization in October 2000, and was voted
in as its president.

Co-Developed Modern American Tactical Tae kwon do

In 2001, attended a self-defense seminar sponsored by Mr. Gary Purcell, 3rd Dan.

    In February 2002, was granted promotion to 3rd Degree Black Belt (D3-02-001).

Participated in Mijkai Bo (short staff) and Kubotan (key chain) seminars conducted by Grand
Master Greg Boliard of the Mu Sa Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation.

Former: Instructor and independent agent for the American Independent Karate Instructors
Association (Cert. # A0205131329) and holds a 3rd Dan black belt rank in the World Martial Arts
Masters Organization.

Retired Certified agent I.D. # 1013 (International Rank of Agent Grade 1) for the National
Security Alliance – Kid Safe Network Division.

Attended seminars in Kali (short sticks), Pencak Silat (self-defense), Buno (Filipino wrestling)
and knife fighting presented by Maha Guro Brian "Buzz" Smith of the American Maharlika
Kuntaw Association.

Member: National Rifle Association &
Completed the National Rifle Association’s In-home Personal Protection Course.

Member: Michigan Sheriff's Association Educational Services

Former Member: National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA)

Self-defense Instructor for the United States Navy Sea Cadets
Camp Grayling, MI.

Member: STAND Strength Team Ministries

In July 2008 was granted promotion to 4th Dan Blackbelt
NKMA Certificate number / D4-08-001
"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their
strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will
run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint".
Isaiah 40:31