06/18/2026
It is not an accident that our classes are among the highest-quality martial arts classes in the industry.
Great instructors are not created by simply earning a black belt.
They are trained.
What you’re seeing in these photos is just a small glimpse into the instructor development process that takes place throughout the MALTA organization.
Our instructors and S.T.O.R.M. members (Special Team Of Role Models) don’t just learn martial arts techniques. They study teaching methods, leadership, communication, class management, student development, and the curriculum itself. They attend lectures, complete written assignments, take notes, participate in discussions, complete quizzes and tests, demonstrate their knowledge, and undergo practical evaluations.
They observe classes. They teach classes. They receive feedback. They are mentored by higher-ranking instructors who evaluate their performance and help them improve.
And this seminar was only one weekend.
The training continues week after week, month after month, year after year.
Because when parents trust us with their children, “good enough” isn’t good enough.
We believe every student deserves an instructor who is constantly learning, constantly improving, and constantly striving to be better.
That’s why our standards are high.
That’s why our instructors are held accountable.
And that’s why families across the MALTA organization trust us to help develop confident, disciplined, respectful young leaders.
The difference between an average martial arts school and an exceptional one is not the curriculum.
It’s the quality of the instructors teaching it.
And we take that responsibility very seriously.
