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Brittney Ball is the owner of Gulf Coast Martial Arts and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, which she earned at just 11 years old. With a lifelong connection to martial arts and as a strong mother of four boys, she understands the importance of structure, discipline, and positive leadership for children. Brittney plays a key role in creating a welcoming, family-centered environment and ensuring every student feels supported on and off the mat

Chris Ball is a United Stated Marine Corps Veteran with years of active service teaching hand to hand and weapons combative classes. He holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and brings over 10 years of teaching experience to the school. His instruction blends traditional martial arts values with real-world discipline, leadership, and character development to help students grow in confidence, respect, and personal responsibility.

Isreal (17), a junior in high school and a 1st Degree Black Belt, along with Maurice and Malcolm (9-year-old Brown Belts) and Michael (7-year-old Green Belt), have all grown up training in martial arts and share a genuine passion for the discipline and lifestyle it teaches. Each of them plays an active role in assisting with classes, helping demonstrate techniques, encouraging younger students, and contributing to the positive, family-centered environment that defines Gulf Coast Martial Arts.