Instruction Team

Senior Master Michelle Pavlik – 7th Degree Black Belt

• ATA Member since 1988
• 2021: Awarded Title of Senior Master Instructor
• 2014: Awarded Title of Master Instructor
• ATA Certified Instructor since 2000
• Owner of Elevate Martial Arts since 2004
• 12 time ATA World Top Ten Competitor
• 2013 Mid-Atlantic District Champion (Sparring)
• Certified ATA Team Sparring Coach
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) from Youngstown State University (2004)

Master Kevin Pavlik – 6th Degree Black Belt

• ATA Member since 2000
• 2019: Awarded title of Master Instructor
• ATA Certified Instructor since 2003
• Owner of Elevate Martial Arts since 2004
• 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 ATA World Top Ten Competitor
• Winner of 23 Ohio State Champion Titles
• 2016 Mid America District Champion Competitor & Coach (Team Sparring)
• Certified ATA Team Sparring Coach
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) & Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) from Youngstown State University (2004)

Certified Staff Instructors:

Master Keith Hoffman – 6th Degree Black Belt

Mr. John Augenstein – 5th Degree Black Belt

Ms. Kelly Foglia – 5th Degree Black Belt

Mr. Keith Choi Thomas – 4th Degree Black Belt

Ms. Alexis Olenik – 4th Degree Black Belt

Ms. Emily Burris – 4th Degree Black Belt

Ms. Madison Moen – 4th Degree Black Belt

Mr. Hunter Kohar – 3rd Degree Black Belt

Staff Instructors:

Mr. Brogan Pavlik – 3rd Degree Black Belt

Ms. Alysa Stagmyer – 3rd Degree Black Belt

Ms. Delaney Jones – 2nd Degree Black Belt

Mr. Derek Jones – 2nd Degree Black Belt

Mr. Mathias Stultz – 1st Degree Black Belt