Instructors

Grand MasterJimmie Mickens Master Instructor, Black Belt 8th Degree
Master Mickens is a Black Belt 8th Degree in Tae Kwon Do and a Black Belt 3rd Degree in Ho Shin Do. He trained under Grandmaster S.R. Moreland and has been teaching martial arts for over 25 years. He has led numerous seminars on self-defense to non-profit and community organizations, as well as training young people in martial arts through church and community programs. He won the Grand Championship at the American International Tournament and the Division Championship at the Battle of Atlanta. More importantly, he has won the appreciation of parents for his patience, perseverance, and preciseness in training their children through martial asts and its tenets.

Daymon Mayham Master Instructor, Black Belt 6th Degree
Master Mayham has trained under Master Mickens for over 14 years. He is a Black Belt 6th Degree in Tae Kwon Do and a Black Belt 1st Degree in Ho Shin Do. He has also studied other styles such as Okinawan Shorin-Ryu, Kung Fu, Hap Ki Do, and numerous weapons. He has been instructing in martial arts for over 6 years. During this time he has helped train young people in community programs and public schools. He enjoys watching students gain confidence and discipline as they study the martial arts.

Erick Opazo Black Belt 5th Degree
Master Opazo is a five-time Kumite World Champion. He has also trained for the Olympic team in his native country of Chile.

Kevin Dyer Black Belt 4th Degree
Master Dyer began his martial arts training in 1994 under Master Mickens and is currently a 3rd degree black belt in Iron Dragon Tae Kwon Do and also holds black belts in Ho Shin Do. He often works with Master Mickens and specializes working with new students and focusing on the basics of stance, control and technique. He is also a professional artist and is responsible for all of the logos, murals and graphics at the school. His artwork can be seen on-line at www.castpaper.com

Bill Raper Master Instructor, Black Belt 4th Degree
Maste Raper has trained under Grand Master Mickens for almost 15 years with a serious committment to martial arts.Through his aggressive style and humble attittude he has greatly influenced the testing procedures at Iron Dragon. Early in his martial arts career Mr. Raper became a mentor for teens and young adults. His support and encouragement to Iron Dragon and the martial arts has made him an invaluable asset to the school.