We are home to over 500 National Medalists!! You could be next!
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Mrs. Gerhardt is a certified coach by the Amateur Athletic Union.
She is the Director of Operations for the academy.
Accomplishments:
She holds the following rank:
Senior Master Rob Gerhardt is the owner and CEO of Budokai Academy of Martial Arts. He holds the following ranks:
He oversees all aspects of training and curriculum at the Academy. Master Gerhardt has trained several US National Champions, Pro and Amateur MMA fighters, trained current Jiu-Jitsu instructors from local schools, and is a certified AAU/USAT National Coach. He is a member of USTKJ, USMAF, and USJJF.
Accomplishments:
Mr. Gerhardt is the Chief Instructor at the Academy. Mr. Gerhardt teaches all classes and is the head coach of the TaeKwonDo Competition Team. He holds the following ranks:
Accomplishments:
He is the 2022 AAU Team Trials Coach
Miss Emma Gerhardt is a Fearless Female!
She has been a Martial Arts Athlete since she was 5 years old.
She is an assistant instructor for Little Ninjas and our Teen Programs.
Miss Emma’s accomplishments
She is the a Competition Team Coach, avid local, regional and National competitor
Mr. Bressert teaches Beginner & Advanced Taekwondo, and assists with the Hapkido program. He is a certified coach by the Amateur Athletic Union. He is an active competitor Regionally and Nationally in Forms, Breaking and Olympic Sparring.
Accomplishments
Mr. Bressert assisted with getting Budokai open in the City of Middletown in 2019.
He is one of the coaches for Budokai’s National Competition Team.
He holds the following ranks:
Mr. Schul II assists with running our Beginner through advanced Taekwondo, and Hapkido programs. He has been doing Martial Arts for over 30 years. Mr. Schul assisted with getting Budokai open in the City of Middletown in 2019. He trains here with his family.
He holds the following ranks:
Sensei Bullard trained in Judo under World Champion Sensei Frank Herzog and currently teaches Judo and wrestling in our Budokai Jiu-Jitsu program. Mr. Bullard is US Marine Veteran and has 3 sons who actively serve in the United States Military.
His 4th son plans to follow suit.
He holds the following ranks:
Miss Trenity McDaniel is a beast in the ring!
Miss Trenity’s Accomplishments:
Mr. Day Teaches Budokai Jiu-Jitsu. Mr. Day actively competes in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu in the region.
He holds the following ranks:
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