East Coast Martial Arts Instructors

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts. Each instructor has attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as an instructor and mentor.  Through extensive training, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoys sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. Here are a few of  East Coast Martial Arts's instructors and other staff members, starting with Tommy Lee.

Tommy Lee (4TH Degree Black Belt)

Founder/Master Instructor

Master Tommy Lee has been involved in Martial for over 30 years. His school is highly recognized in the Industry as being one of the Top Schools in the Country.  He has trained in many systems including Tae Kwon Do, Choi Kwang Do, Judo, Wrestling, Boxing,Kickboxing and several other systems.  He is currently a nationally certified Child Safety Instructor, Tactical Master Instructor for CDT (Non-Deadly Force Compliance Training), and is an LRT (Last Resort Tactics) "Survive" Instructor.

Mr. Lee not only has a successful Martial Arts Studio, he is a National Speaker, Trainer and Spokesperson for the Martial Arts Industry. Mr. Lee has been inducted into several Martial Arts Hall of Fame Organizations as well as being known Internationally for his Consulting Practice in helping Martial Arts Schools all over the world become better at teaching and operating their studio's.  Mr. Lee was one of only 26 people in the US, Canada, U.K., New Zealand and Australia that completed this 1st UBBT Certification.

MR. ERIK HOLLON (4th Degree black belt)
MASTER INSTRUCTORInstructor

Mr. Erik has trained in Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Kali, Jun Fan, Silat, Hapkido, KungFu, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and other forms of grappling.  He currently is a 4th Degree Master Instructor with East Coast Martial Arts.  Mr. Erik is the Chief Instructor for the Little Dragons Programs, including the Samurai Scouts and the Camouflage Belt program. Master Erik is also the head coach for the National Championship winning ECMA Competition Team.

Mr. Matt KILLIAN (4TH DEGREE BLACK BELT)

Instructor

Mr. Matt Killian has been training in the Martial Arts for many years.  Originally from Illinois, Mr. Matt trained in Florida before moving to Annapolis in April of 2005.  Mr. Matt is a certified Krav Maga Instructor and is the Senior Instructor for our outstanding East Coast Martial Arts Leadership Program.

Mr. Felix Garcia(XMA Instructor)

Instructor

Mr. Felix Garcia is a 4th degree Black Belt from right here in Maryland with several years of teaching experience. He joined the staff at East Coast Martial Arts in January 2010.

MISS Elizabeth Widmayer (3rd Degree black belt)

Instructor

Miss Elizabeth Widmayer has numerous Local, State and National Honors for AAU Competition.  She has trained and participated in many different styles of Martial Arts including, Mauy Thai, Boxing, Capoeira, and is currently a Little Dragons Instructor with East Coast Martial Arts.  Miss Elizabeth is also nationally certified through the AAU as a 2nd Dan and is an Official Coach and Judge.  Miss Elizabeth is the 2005 AAU Women's National Champion in Sparring.  She won her title in Greensboro, North Carolina back in June of 2005.