J.D. Shipp, 4th dan

Mr. Shipp began training in Tae Kwon Do in 1985.  After his second class he determined that he would own his own school and become a TKD instructor.  That determination paid off in 1988 when he opened his first school, Kenton Tae Kwon Do.  The school was a success and Mr. Shipp soon opened a branch school in a neighboring town.  After selling both schools he accepted a ministry position in Tennessee and continued training under various styles and instructors.  After moving back to Kentucky Mr. Shipp opened Family Tae Kwon Do in 2006.  As the club grew he purchased the current training facility and made the name change to Victory Martial Arts.

Aaron Shipp, 2nd dan  recomended

Mr. Shipp began training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of seven under the instruction of Master Dennis Wiley.  After competing in football and baseball and coaching gymnastics, he returned to martial arts training.  Aaron was promoted to 1st dan in 2006 and 2nd in 2009.  He earned medals in a national tournament in Orlando in 2008.  He is the instructor for the children’s class at Victory Martial Arts.  Mr. Shipp is currently training in Chung Do Kwan TKD and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Maria Shipp, 1st dan decided

Mrs. Shipp is the wife of Mr. J.D. Shipp and mother of Mr. Aaron Shipp.  She started her Tae Kwon  Do journey simply to spend some quality time with her family.  Mrs. Shipp was promoted to 1st  dan decided in March, 2009. She says she counters the bumps and the bruises with brightly  painted toe nails so when she connects with a round house “you will know that you’ve been hit by a girl.”  Mrs. Shipp also helps instruct during the children’s class.

Jasmin Peterson, 1st dan recommended

Miss Peterson  is the the first student  to train from white to black belt under the instruction of Victory Martial Arts.  She has shown great dedication to our art by attending several tournaments and demonstrations and diligently attending class.  Miss Peterson is also active in her church and in the Girl Scouts.