Our Instructors

Jarrett started training in Kenpo Karate in 1995 under Instructor Jon Ellis.  In 1996 he was asked to start assisting with the younger kids in class.  That is where he realized that martial arts were more than just a hobby – it was a passion.  

In 1999, Jarrett received his black belt.  Attending at a “chain martial arts school”, Jarrett was approached that same year to open another school for the chain.  He opened in 2000 with his father, Robert.  

While with the same chain of schools, he earned his 2nd degree black beltin 2002.  However, in 2003, Jarrett left the chain of schools to branch out on his own.  In 2003 he reopened his school, known as “The Karate Schools” with his family.  Over that time, Jarrett went back and re-learned his Kenpo Karate under John Van Cleve of Nackords Kenpo Karate.  

In 2011 he met a new martial artist who would go on to teach him more than just Kenpo.  That is when Jarrett met Scott Gehring.  In 2014, Jarrett tested for his 3rd degree black belt in Kenpo Karate.  That is also when he started learning Contemporary Jeet Kune Do.  In 2017, he received his rank of Apprentice Instructor (also under Scott Gehring.) In 2023, he tested for and received his 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate. 

A typical class with Jarrett will usuallyy incorporate concepts fromKenpo Karate and Jeet Kune Do, along with the various other bits of martial arts which he has learned along the way (Karv Maga, Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts).

When not on the mat, Jarrett enjoys time with his wife and 2 children.  He enjoys playing golf, going to the shooting range, and watching his favorite football team(GO EAGLES!)