Our Team
We are committed to providing you with a phenomenal martial arts training experience. That process begins with people who care. Our courteous and friendly staff are here to serve you. We understand that whether you are a seasoned martial artist or a beginner that you expect to be handled with respect and care. One of our hallmark principles is that “Martial Arts is discipline and respect”. That discipline is first demonstrated by us to you and respect is given freely because we are all human-beings and our nature requires it.
Most of the black belt instructors at Martial Arts World have a minimum of 10 years martial arts training and experience. This simply means that you and your family have competent leadership to guide your first steps and journey here with us. Although issues and difficulties arise from time to time, our administrators and support team are always working hard to improve and maintain the quality of the programs. Should you ever need to ask a question you will find us polite and concerned with providing definitive answers that enable you to make sound training choices or decisions.
Understand, we are here and ready to serve. Our greatest desire is that you feel as much a part of the greatness of this Dojo as the highest ranking official or member. If there is anything that we can do to make your experience here with us the best you’ve ever known, we humbly ask that you share your thoughts with us.
Sincerely,
Shihan Lemuel Muhammad
Chief Instructor & Program Director, Martial Arts World
Shihan Lemuel Muhammad
Shihan Lemuel Muhammad is the chief instructor and oversees the day to day operation of Martial Arts World. He is available for self-defense and security consultations by appointment.
Black Belt Instructors
Deon Giles
Sensei – 2nd Dan
A 19-year devotee of VSK Jiujitsu, He is the senior ranking student under Shihan Lemuel Muhammad. Sensei has been training since he was 8 years old. He earned his black belt at the age of 17 years old and was given the title of Sensei in 2013. He was promoted to 2nd degree black belt in 2017 and is most known for his proficiency in kata and sparring.
Brittany Muhammad
Sensei – 1st Dan
Brittany, also known by her moniker, “Koshi”, started her training with Shihan at the age of 18. An extremely hard and committed worker, she move through the ranks relatively quickly. She is a standout student who is considered a celebrity martial artist of sorts on social media. She is a 10 year devotee of VSK Jiujitsu, who in 2019 became the third as well as the youngest woman ever to be promoted to black belt in VSK Jiujitsu. She was granted the title of “Sensei” in 2021.
Archetta Woodruff
Sensei – 1st Dan
She has been a great supporter of the dojo and Shihan for more than 19 years. Initially a dojo parent, having enrolled her grandson, Sensei Deon Giles, she began her personal martial arts journey at the age of 60. She is a 12 year devotee of VSK Jiujitsu and in 2018 at the age of 67, she became the second and oldest woman in VSK Jiujitsu to earn a black belt. She was granted the title “Sensei” in 2021.
Aqeel Edwards
Sensei – 1st Dan
Aqeel first began training in judo at 4 years old and at the age of 8, started his journey with Shihan. Now a 19 year devotee of VSK Jiujitsu, he is famous for his high flying rolls, throws and the slickness of his ukemi waza (falling and rolling technique). He earned his black belt in 2013 at age 17 and was recently granted the title of Sensei in March of 2022.