INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are certified to teach by Tiger Rock Martial Arts International. They have obtained high levels of training in Kickboxing through the leaders in the industry. We ensure you will receive the best instruction available in a safe and professional environment.
Steve Snyder
Steve Snyder is an extremely accomplished martial artist. He is known and respected worldwide amongst many of the legends within TaeKwonDo, Kickboxing, and Brazilian JiuJitsu. Snyder uses these resources and accomplishments to bring the best teaching principles to students within the academy. His focus is primarily driven towards guiding student’s training and helping them achieve personal goals.
Snyder is highly involved with the community through his continual work with Special Olympics, Women's Shelter, Salvation Army, and Relay for Life; to name a few. He regularly performs motivational speaking at schools, businesses, and community organizations. Snyder is also a Protective Tactics Instructor for the High Point Police Department, who works with other local, state, and federal agencies.
Steve Snyder is co-owner (with his wife) and the Chief Instructor at the academy. He obtained his advanced education from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro and is a U.S. Naval Submarine Veteran. Outside the martial arts, Steve Snyder most enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
RANKS
- 6th Degree Black Belt (Joe Lewis Kickboxing)
- 6th Degree Black Belt (TaeKwonDo)
- 5th Degree Black Belt (Superfoot Wallace Kickboxing)
- 3rd Degree Black Belt (Robson Moura Brazilian JiuJitsu)
Accomplishments:
- Adjunct Professor at High Point University (HPU)
- High Point Police Protective Tactics Instructor Team
- 2014 awarded Honorary Colonel rank by the High Point Police Chief, Marty Sumner
- 2013 "Instructor of the Year" (Joe Lewis Fighting Systems)
- 2008 "Pound for Pound Fight Trainer of Year" (presented by Joe Lewis)
- Co-Author "TaeKwonDo Grappling Techniques" with Dr. Tony Kemerly
- One of few in the world to hold black belt ranks under two martial art legends: Mr. Joe Lewis and Mr. Bill "Superfoot" Wallace
- Trained multiple U.S. and World Title Kickbox fighters
- Trained multiple National and World Champion TaeKwonDo competitors
- Trained World Champion Brazilian JiuJitsu competitors
- Only instructor and academy in N.C. to have World Champion students under multiple styles of martial arts
Mariea Snyder
Mariea Snyder is a highly accomplished martial artist who has achieved black belts under kickbox legends Joe Lewis and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. Additionally, Mariea is a 7th Degree Black Belt Senior Master Instructor in TaeKwonDo. She holds several kickbox title belts including the IKF World Champion. In addtion to teaching seminars around the nation, Mariea helps guide and motivate students to reach their personal goals in our programs.
Mariea is highly involved with the community through her continual work with Women's Shelter, Adopt-A-Highway, Salvation Army, and working within the local schools; to name a few. She regularly conducts Self Defense / Rape Prevention seminars for businesses and the community.
Mariea Snyder is co-owner (with her husband) and an Instructor at the academy. Outside the martial arts, Mariea Snyder most enjoys spending time with two children, husband, and dogs.
RANKS
- 8th Degree Black Belt (TaeKwonDo)
- 4th Degree Black Belt (Joe Lewis Kickboxing)
- 2nd Degree Black Belt (Superfoot Wallace Kickboxing)
Accomplishments:
- Adjunct Professor at High Point University (HPU)
- 2009 International Kickbox Federation (IKF) World Kickbox Champion
- 2010 "fighter of the Year" (Joe Lewis Fighting Systems)
- First female in the world to hold black belt ranks under two martial art legends: Mr. Joe Lewis and Mr. Bill "Superfoot" Wallace
- Highest rank and Only female to be promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt by Joe Lewis
- Highest rank and first female promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt in Tiger Rock Martial Arts