Todd Kough - Head Instructor

  • Practitioner since 1993
  • 3rd Dan Jujutsu
  • 1st Degree Tactical Hapkido
  • Brown Belt Karate
  • Hall of Fame Inductee - 2006
  • (World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame)
  • Charter School AFJ

Todd Began his studies with the Way of the Warrior Martial Arts in 1993 in Evansville, IN. Todd Studied undere and taught with Sensei Trevor Periard, earning a 1st degree black belt in Yoshin-Ryu Ju-jutsu and an ichi-kyu in Shotokan Karate.

Todd still travels to Indiana frequently to assist my instructor and continue my training with the Way of the Warrior Dojo.

After Moving to Ohio in 2002 Todd became affiliated with the American Federation of Jujutsu and earned a San Dan (3rd degree) Black Belt from Master Jeffery Moore.

Todd is Currently training in Tactical Hapkido under Sensei Doug Brown and Jimmy Ziots. He Currently has earned his 1st degree Black Belt while assisting in instructing the other students.

In addition to the above training, Todd has experience without rank with the following arts:

Kali, Kickboxing, Ninjutsu, Brazilian Jiujutsu, Combat Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, and Tai Chi, Ki Meditation.

(By the way the picture was taken in Disney world not in Japan)

Tracy Kough - Assistant Insrtuctor

  • Practitioner since 1993
  • Brown Belt Jujutsu
  • Brown Belt Karate

Much like Todd, Tracy began her studies with the Way of the Warrior Dojo. As an acting student and instructor, Tracy continued her training through 1998 instructing both adults and children (ages 5 and older). Tracy earned an Ichi-kyu in both Yoshin-Ryu Jujutsu and Shotokan Karate.

Having participated in the martial arts since 1993, she has had much opporunity to give back to the traditions and responsibility of the martial arts. Contributions include instructing new and experienced students, Providing Rape Prevention courses for local universities, and participating in Outdoor Curriculum in Education Days for the Warrick County School System (Newburgh, IN).

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