Mr. Mike Berryhill has over 15 years in Martial Arts. He is the Chief Instructor and owner of Texas Karate Academy. He strives to be the best instructor in the area. He has competed all over the world in karate tournaments winning regional and national championships. His true award comes from teaching what he has learned through the years in the arts and giving back to his students what Martial Arts has done for him.

Building character in students, showing the "I can" attitude and believing in themselves!

Sensei Mike and his instructors strive to be the best, in what they teach. Each and everyday!! 

1991 Started Martial Arts under Mr. Dorsey

1995 Recieved 1st degree Black Belt

2001 Received 2nd degree Black Belt under Mr.Messina, Mr. Palacios.           

Inducted into the Martial Arts HALL OF FAME.

2001 United States WKA Team Member.

2005 Received 3rd degree Black Belt under Dr. Free and TSMA board directors.

World Black Belt Bureau Member.

Inducted into the Martial Arts HALL OF FAME.

Mr. Zoch is Texas Karate Academy's 1st Black Belt. He has 8 1/2 years here at the school.

He is a Senior instructor at the school.  A dedicated Martial Artist who goes out of his way to help students.  A big role model for students to follow.

Mr. Palermo is a Senior instructor at the school.  He has over 16 years experience in the Martial Arts.  Mr. Palermo is dedicated to the Martial Arts and lives by it.  He is a big asset to the school.  His strive for excellence is above all.

Mr. Berry is one or our Senior instructors in the school.  He has been here for 8 years now.  He is dedicated to the Martial Arts and always loves new challenges.  He is a very talented young man, and always willing to help out a student.

Mr. Ray is a new addition to  TKA.  He teaches our grappling and mixed martial arts classes.

Scott Ray is 24 yrs old.  He was born in Beaumont, Texas.

Black Belt in The Traditional Korean Martial Art of Kuk Sool Won
Has Been Studying Jiu-Jitsu and Kuk Sool For Seven Years
Competed in Tae Kwon Do For Six Years
Gold Medalist in Grappling, Sparring, Forms, and Weapon Forms
Head Martial Arts Instructor at Lamar University Beaumont