Arizona Kicks

Our Instructors

Master David Karstadt
7th Degree Black Belt
International Instructor
Coach-United States TaeKwon-Do Team

                Master Karstadt began black belt training in the martial arts in 1976. He has personally trained over 5,000 students and promoted over 300 students to the respected level of black belt. In 2004 Master Karstadt coached the USA Men’s TaeKwon-Do Team to 2 (two) Gold Medals at the World Championships in Dae Jeon, South Korea. His knowledge, skill and wisdom in the arts are unsurpassed. His style of training, teaching, and motivating is a 10… the very BEST!

Keith Tucker
5th Degree Black Belt
International Instructor
Coach-United States TaeKwon-Do Team

                Mr. Tucker joined Master Karstadt's academy in 1992 and since then has made numerous contributions to the academy, as well as in the developing and training of the USA Men's TaeKwon-Do Team. Mr. Tucker was also a coach on the USA Junior Boys Team that traveled to Korea for the World Championships in 2000.   His dedication and outstanding ability to motivate have made him a true leader in the community.

John Karstadt
5th Degree Black Belt
International Instructor
4x World Champion Gold Medalist

                Mr. Karstadt began his training at the age of 4. He is an internationally recognized competitor and demonstrator. He played a key role as Captain of the USA Men’s TaeKwon-Do Team that won 2 (two) Gold Medals at the 2004 TaeKwon-Do World Championships. He is an extraordinary instructor, mentor, and role model for all students.

Joe Karstadt
3rd Degree Black Belt
National Instructor
2x World Champion Gold Medalist

                Joe Karstadt began his training at a young age, and with the mentoring of his father and brother, he has grown into a fine Instructor and role model for all students, as well as in international competitor. Joe was along side his brother John on the USA Men’s team that won 2 (two) Gold Medals at the TaeKwon-Do World Championships in 2004. He is an exciting, and dynamic asset to the AZKICKS teaching staff and is looked up to by all of his peers.

Denise Rejent-Lee
1st Degree Black Belt
Certified Fitness Instructor

                Denise has been with Arizona Kicks since 2002. In December 2004, she earned her 1st Degree Black Belt from Master Karstadt. One year into her martial arts training, Denise enrolled in the Ultimate Fitness Cardio Kickbox and Strength Training program, and began teaching cardio kickboxing at both Arizona Kicks locations in 2006.

                Denise also has over two years training in traditional boxing, and has completed numerous distance running events. She is married and the mother of three children, an 8 year old son and 6 year old boy-girl twins, who are enrolled in Arizona Kicks taekwon-do program.