Gerald T. Frentz

Currently a 5th Degree Black Belt with the American Taekwondo Association, Gerald is an ATA-certified Chief Instructor and a Regional Chief Tournament Judge. His Taekwondo training began in the ATA system in September of 1991. Traveling around the USA, Gerald has received instruction from over 20 of the ATA's school of nationwide. He has participated in detailed training sessions, leadership seminars, and full "Instructor Certification" process with the senior and Master Instructors from ATA headquarters. As a tournament competitor, Gerald has ranked in Taekwondo "Top 10" in the World five times in the past 8 years. He has been ranked third in the US in the past two years of Weapons competitions. Gerald's instructor certifications include not only Taekwondo, but he is also an Instructor trainer for new students entering the Instructor system, and a tournament judging trainer for Black Belts who evaluate other students at competitions.

Gerald holds certifications in the Sexual Harassment Assault and Rape Prevention (SHARP) course for women, the Defensive Tactics and Pressure Point Control courses for security and Law Enforcement personnel, Tai Chi, and the Ground Fighting and Spontaneous Knife Defense courses for street self defense. Gerald teaches, competes, and judges the Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchakas), Bahng Mahng Ee (Fighting Stick), Sam Dan Bong, Je Pahng Ee, and Jahng Bong (Long Staff) traditional martial arts weapons. As part of his instructor duties, he maintains CPR and First Aid certifications, and has participated in the Boy Scouts Youth Protection and Child Abuse Awareness Program. he was born and reared in southern California, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and earned his Master of Engineering Degree at Texas A&M. Gerald is currently employed with St. Luke's Episcopal Health Systems as an IT Projects Manager.

N. Carol Frentz

Currently a 4th Degree Black Belt with the ATA, Carol is also an ATA-certified Head Instructor and National Tournament Judge. She began Taekwondo training in September of 1993. She has been ranked as high as 5th in the World Taekwondo competitions. Carol is a graduate of the ATA's University program of Instructor Preparation for School Ownership and Management. While her specialty is teaching the Tiny Tigers (Ages 3-6), she has also been certified by the ATA to teach the Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) course for executive self defense, as well as the SHARP course for women.

She holds certifications and teaches courses in Tai Chi, Ground Fighting, and Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchakas), Jahng Bong, and Bahng Mahng Ee (Fighting Stick). As part of her instructor duties, she maintains CPR and First Aid certifications and has participated in Boy Scouts Youth Protection and Child Abuse Awareness program. Carol was born in Huntsville, Alabama and received her Bachelor Degree from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She is the President of Katy ATA, Inc. and is currently the Past President of the Katy chapter of Rotary International. Carol is also a substitute teacher with Katy ISD.

Chris Frentz

Currently a 5th degree black belt, Chris has been training since the age of 7 when he began his taekwondo career in Concord, CA. His accomplishments include Regional Junior Trainee Instructor of the year, 3rd place in weapons in the world, and State Champion in sparring.


Chris, a national certified instructor, graduated from Baylor University and is now employed by Pacific Drilling.

Cory Fleitas

Cory started his taekwondo career at the age of 7. He is now 14 and a 3rd degree black belt, level 2 certified trainer. He is also certified as a level 2 center and a level 2 weapons tournament judge. His accomplishments include earning the Texas State Champion title in weapons for 2006 and 2009, competing with single and double Ssahng Jeol Bahngs. He placed 2nd in sparring for 2006 & 2009. He also competed on Worlds Top Ten in his division for weapons in 2006 and 2009.

Cory helps with teaching classes, running birthday parties, summer camps and private lessons. Cory maintains A’s & B’s in Pre-AP classes and will be attending Seven Lakes High School in the fall. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, traveling, boating and fishing.

Robert Colmenares

Currently a 1st Degree Black Belt and trainee instructor, Robert started his taekwondo training in 2006 at the age of 38. He, along with his wife and 7 year old son, has made training a family affair. Robert was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from University of Houston.
He worked as an executive on the Space Station Project with Lockheed Missiles & Space until joining G&A Partners in 1998. Robert is currently a senior executive of G&A Partners and continues his Taekwondo training towards earning his 2nd Degree Black Belt.

Nick Luedtke

Nick started Taekwondo at the age of ten and is 4th degree black belt. He is 18 years old and is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma and is studying Chemical Engineering.

He hopes one day to work for a major energy company working with oil or green technology. He will continue his martial arts training in Norman, Oklahoma by taking Jiu Jitsu and teaching at an ATA school.

Taryn Nida

Taryn Nida started her ATA career as an eight year old in Victoria, Tx in 1994. For her, moving every two years was a part of life due to her father's work. Fortunately, ATA has schools located all over the country and Taryn was able to continue her training. Several moves and five ATA schools later, Taryn finds herself at Katy ATA in 2001 as a 2nd degree black belt where she has trained up until the present.

While at Katy ATA, she devoted herself to learning and eventually grew to be a Certified Instructor. In June 2006 she tested and earned her 4th degree black belt. At the moment she is a student at the University of Texas at Austin and will graduate in December 2009 with a BFA in Studio Art. Taryn still practices and teaches as often as she can.

Ed Brown

Ed Brown is currently a 2nd Degree Black Belt and Instructor Trainee. Together with his son Colby; a 2nd Degree Black Belt, and his wife Peggy a 1st Degree Black Belt, they make ATA a family affair. Ed began his training in 2005 and achieved his 2nd degree in 2009.

A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Ed is currently the Sr. Network and Security Engineer for Attachmate.

Colleen Colmenares

Currently a 1st Degree Black Belt and level 2 trainee instructor, Colleen started her taekwondo training in 2006 at the age of 40. She, along with her husband and 7 year old son, has made training a family affair. Colleen has been competing throughout the country in forms, sparring and weapons and has really enjoyed the friendships and accomplishments along the way.

Colleen was born in Huntsville, Alabama, but grew up in Clear Lake, Texas. She graduated from Southwest Texas University in 1989 and worked on the Space Station Project with Lockheed until joining HCA Healthcare in 1994. Colleen is now a retired CIO from HCA Healthcare who now devotes her time to family and continues her training towards her 2nd Degree Black Belt.

Nancy Booth

Nancy is currently a third degree black belt. Like many adults, she began after her son, Drew Perkins, was almost a black belt. They trained for several years in Minnesota, then took some time off before moving to Katy and picking up where they left off.

She is a level 2 trainee instructor with plans to be a certified instructor by the end of 2009. She enjoys competing in tournaments, especially weapons.

Andrew Hammond

Andrew Hammond is currently a sophmore at Seven Lakes High School . He is in the SLHS band and jazz band.

He hopes to one day get a degree in Aerospace Engineering and become an Air Force pilot. In his free time he enjoys photography and building scale model airplanes.

Peggy Brown

Peggy Brown is currently a 1st degree Black Belt. She began training in 2006 to be involved in an extra-circular activity with son, Colby a 2nd degree, and her husband Ed, also a 2nd degree.

Peggy is a CDA certified Early Childhood Educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. She is currently a preschool teacher of 4 year olds at Holy Covenant Child Development Center in Katy. Peggy loves working with the Tiny Tigers.

Dima Teaca

Dima is a first degree black belt, level 1 trainee instructor, and received 2nd place in sparring in world for 2006. In addition, he is attending college and continues to train and teach.

Angie Stubler

Angie started taekwondo at age 9. She is a 2 time World Champion in forms in 2000 and 2005. At age 18 she successfully tested and promoted to 4th degree black belt at a national testing in Las Vegas, NV. Later that year, she attended a regional camp and qualified for her national instructor certification.

Angie's regional awards include Regional Trainee of the Year in 2005. She is now enrolled at Texas A&M University and continues her training in College Station.

Adam Yoho

Adam completed his training for black belt in 11 months. He is a level 2 trainee instructor and captain of our demonstration team. In addtion, his academic schedule at Cinco Ranch High School keeps him very busy. Adam was State Champion in forms and weapons in 2006.

Daren Fowler

Daren is a 3rd degree black belt, trainee instructor, and is a senior at Mayde Creek High School. Daren is also working to complete his Eagle Scout, and is a member of the choir in school.

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