The school was originally started as a small CTF (Choong Sil Taekwondo Federation) club in Yellville, Arkansas under Bill and Renee Pardon. The Club then passed through two other instructors under the USTF (United States TaeKwon do Federation) during six years before Jessica Lasecki took over instruction of the club in 2004 as a sixteen year old 2nd degree recommended black belt. The club was then
founded as NAMA (North Arkansas Martial Arts) and remained USTF affiliated until 2006 when the school returned to its CTF affiliations as Ms. Lasecki has just received her 5th degree black belt in March 2014. In 2008 NAMA students started to consistently place in regional and national tournaments. Dominic Giles placed as the WTA (World Taekwondo Alliance) National Champion in three events for his division: Continuous Sparring, Point Sparring, and Forms. At the same tournament Ms. Jessica Lasecki placed as the WTA National Champion in her division for Point Sparring. Later that year at the CTF National Championships, Ms. Loanne Harper, won the National Jacket for black belts in her division. In 2012 all five of NAMA's black belt students qualified to compete for the CTF National Jacket. In 2012 NAMA also ranked 8th in the nation for member participation in CTF tournaments with 76 competitors throughout the year. In 2014 all 6 of NAMA's black belt students qualified to compete for the CTF National Jacket. We also had major recognition for all our tournament participation and help throughout the year for our small size. Jessica Lasecki won the National Jacket and NAMA won small club of the year award.
