Master Instructors

Master Wayne Blair

Master Wayne Blair is a 5th Dan instructor and founder of Smyrna Martial Arts. Smyrna Martial Arts began on October 1st, 1999. Sa Bum Nim Blair received his 5th Dan rank in March of 2007 from Kwang Jang Nim Greg Boliard (Grandmaster and President of the MUSA Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation). Sa Bum Nim Blair is Vice-President of the Raborn Insurance Agency and was elected to the Rutherford County School Board in August of 2006. He is a Past President of both the Smyrna and LaVergne Rotary Clubs. Master Blair continues to be active in our community with his service on community and civic boards. Master Blair resides in Smyrna with his wife Carrie. His children, Zack and Hilary are attending local universities.

Master Melody Rose

Master Melody Rose is co-owner and instructor of Smyrna Martial Arts, dan #16593, receiving the rank of 5th Dan in March of 2007 from Grand Master Greg Boliard. Master Rose grew up in central Illinois, graduating from Pekin Community High School, Illinois Central College and attending Illinois State University. She began martial arts training in 1993 in Peoria, IL in Tae Kwon Do with Master Dennis Pericak. Master Rose is a registered nurse and works at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She is active in Boy Scout Troop 422, Cub Scout Pack 842 and a District Commissioner for the Trail of Tears District, Middle Tennessee Council. She is a member of the Blackman United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, TN. Master Rose is married and lives in Murfreesboro with her husband Mike and son Will (2nd Dan). Daughter, Mikki (3rd Dan), now lives in Culver City, CA.

Master Richard Schilling

Master Richard Schilling received the rank of 4th Dan and title of "Master" with Instructor certification in March, 2007 from Grand Master Greg Boliard.

Master Mark Capps

Master Mark Capps received the rank of 4th Dan and title of "Master" with Instructor certification in March, 2007 from Grand Master Greg Boliard.