Inroduction

In many martial arts styles, the assumption traditionally has been that once students earn their black belts they are ready to teach other students. But the ATA does not believe that simply being able to do something well qualifies a person to teach it. During the last 30 years, the ATA has developed an intensive instructor training program to insure that all ATA instructors are skilled and professional teachers. Before becoming certified, ATA black belts spend 2-3 years as instructor trainees, during which time they are required to teach at least 300 hours under the supervision of a senior instructor. They are also required to earn certification in CPR and Youth Protection and to attend instruction camps.

Instructor Bios

Chief Instructor Michael Robles

Mr. Michael Robles began his training in 1993 at the age of 8 years old. He received the rank of First Degree Black Belt in 1997 under his instructor Shon Bates. Soon after he joined the ATA Junior Leadership program and began teaching classes at the age of 13.

In 1998 he was promoted to Second Degree Blackbelt as his training continued. He earned the respect and admiration of both students and parents alike as he showed his devotion to martial arts and his juniors. In the year 2000 he attained the rank of 3rd Degree black Belt and Shortly there after was offered a regular teaching position at Bates ATA Black Belt Academy.
 
After becoming a Certified Instructor In 2004 he joined the Bears under 5th Degree Black Belt Bart Del Rio, his current Instructor, and began teaching at Del Rios ATA Black Belt Academy in Murrieta where he was quickly promoted to Chief Instructor. Under his new instructor he earned his 4th Degree Black Belt In 2007.

Mr. Robles’ life long goal of being an ATA school owner came full circle when he purchased the Murrieta studio in May of 2008. He has made a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of his students, families and friends and hopes to affect many more.