Instructor Bio’s

MR. DAVID LAWSON (2nd Degree Blackbelt – Instructor)

Mr. Lawson is an 2nd Degree blackbelt in Taekwondo with training in Modern Arnis, a form of stick fighting. He has worked for 10 years in the martial arts field while serving as chair of the English department at a local high school. Mr. Lawson has worked with students of all ages for over 19 years. He has two sons, and Joshua, his oldest son, also earned his black belt. Mr. Lawson lost 70 lbs after starting Taekwondo and has been an inspiration to many others.

MR. NOAH SODREL (Owner – Sodrel’s CTA Black Belt Academy)

Certified CTA 2nd Degree Black Belt | Headquarter Hawaii

Commando Krav Maga (CKM) Certified Instructor

Eclectic Kombat MMA Pankration Blue Belt Instructor

Mr. Sodrel’s has been active in competitive power sports for his entire life. His awards are numerous in power lifting and include National Runner Up and multiple-state champion. Mr. Sodrel also played college football for Butler University. He took the initiative to bring the CTA franchise to Indiana in 2009 and currently ranks as a 2nd Degree Black Belt in the advanced level training. Mr. Sodrel also is certified as a Commando KRAV MAGA Level 3 Instructor and incorporates Krav Maga training into the CTA Black Belt Club.

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Both Mr. Sodrel and Mr. Lawson are passionate about mentoring students in physical training, mental development, spiritual growth, and Christian discipleship. It is their hope that every student who comes to the taekwondo mat will experience growth and excellence in every area of their lives.

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