Our Instructors

Matthew Thompson

Owner and Head Instructor (Coach Matt)

Teaches: Little Dragons, Taekwondo, Youth BJJ (7–12), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (13+), Kendo, Women's Self-Defense

Coach Matt founded Han Mi Martial Arts and teaches every program here. He is the author of Raising a Warrior: Building Better Humans Through Martial Arts, a book for parents about using martial arts to build strong, kind kids.

Coach Matt's author page

David Jacobson

Teaches: Youth BJJ (7–12), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (13+), Little Dragons

Helps kids and adults build confidence on the mat, one technique at a time.

David Clark

Teaches: Youth BJJ (7–12), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (13+), Little Dragons

Makes Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practical, safe and welcoming for students of all ages.

Irene Kim

Teaches: Taekwondo, Little Dragons

Brings energy and encouragement to every Taekwondo class.

Aedan Grimshaw

Teaches: Taekwondo, Little Dragons

Helps students sharpen their kicks, forms and focus.

Jared Dash

Teaches: Kendo

Guides kids and families through Kendo with patience and respect.

Abby Worth

Teaches: Kendo, Women's Self-Defense

Helps students of all ages grow in Kendo and helps women build real self-defense skills.

Amara Ninan

Teaches: Women's Self-Defense

Helps women learn practical self-defense in a supportive, welcoming class.