At Choe’s HapKiDo in Jefferson, our instructors bring decades of martial arts experience and a true passion for helping students of all ages build confidence, discipline, focus, and self-defense skills. Learn from certified experts who care deeply about your child’s personal growth and success on and off the mat.
Owner and instructor at Choe’s HapKiDo Martial Arts in Jefferson, Georgia, helping students grow through martial arts and HapKiDo classes.
William's interest in martial arts developed when he was a teenager. Unfortunately, he was not able to pursue his interest until later in life when he found Choe's HapKiDo. William enrolled his children in Choe's HapKiDo to spend quality time with them and to help them become stronger individuals. His passion to help students grew when he was asked to become an assistant instructor and was able to actively help the students with their learning. William has over two decades of experience coaching women and men's flag football teams that have won national titles. He is knowledgeable at working with students with varying learning styles.
Owner and Instructor at Choe’s HapKiDo in Jefferson, Georgia, building confidence and community through martial arts and HapKiDo classes.
Though she grew up watching martial arts films, she did not get to pursue this activity as her parents thought it was not suitable for girls. As an adult, she was exposed to Choe's HapKiDo through her husband and fell in love with HapKiDo because of the sense of community and belonging. Mercedes' extensive background in management allows her to spot when students need encouragement and is always ready with the right support.
3rd-degree black belt and Air Force veteran teaching HapKiDo and self-defense martial arts classes in Jefferson.
Chris Wilson, a 3rd-degree black belt and Air Force veteran, has been training in HapKiDo for nearly a decade. With 14 years of experience as a high school social studies teacher and a Specialist Degree, Chris brings clarity, patience, and real-world perspective to his teaching. Passionate about self-defense and the Long Bar techniques, he enjoys helping students achieve breakthroughs in skill and confidence. At Choe’s HapKiDo in Jefferson, Georgia, Chris leads martial arts classes for kids and adults, focusing on discipline, safety, and practical self-defense, inspiring students to gain confidence, strength, and a lifelong love for HapKiDo.
