About the Academy:



The Tactical Martial Arts Academy was founded in 2001 by Senior Master Dr. Douglas Brown and Grandmaster James Ziots, Jr. after the events of September 11th, 2001. 

Unlike most martial arts institutions, the Tactical Martial Arts Academy is primarily focused on student 13 years and older or for Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations. 

It is the Academy's belief that professional instruction shall be designed for what it was originally intended for... 

           Combat real life self-defense situations for the modern era.

So in having this core mission belief,  The Tactical Martial Arts Academy has no ritual forms to learn, no competition, and no required uniforms.

Our Team

Sr. Master Douglas Brown Ph.D
 Partner Co-Founder of the Academy
​Teaching in the Berea Location

  Contact Information For Sr. Master Brown:
Phone (Cell): 330-221-7648
Email: Dbrown2500@roadrunner.com

Background:
5th Degree Black Belt  -  Received 02/02/2008 (Master Certification - Tactical Hapkido)

       1st Degree Black Belt  -  Received 07/12/2001 (Kenpo Karate Serial Number: B-1848-796)

Honors and Global Recognition:
World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame:
- Black Belt of the Year - 06/01/2002
- Martial Artist of the Year - 06/05/2004

 World Karate Union Hall of Fame:
-Most Dedicated Martial Artist - 06/28/2003

United States Head of Family Martial Art Association Hall of Honor:
Tactical Hapkido Instructor of Honor - 11/18/2006

Grandmaster James Ziots Jr.
 Partner Co-Founder of the Academy
Teaching in Macedonia Location

Contact Information For Grandmaster Ziots:
Phone (Cell): 330-904-4527
Email: Tmartialaa@yahoo.com

Background:
7th Degree Black Belt - Received 10/26/2019 (Grandmaster Certification - Tactical Hapkido)

2nd Degree Black Belt - Received 07/12/2001 (Kenpo Karate Serial Number: B-2312-219)

Honors and Global Recognition:
World Wide Martial Arts Hall of Fame:
- Black Belt of the Year - 06/01/2002
- Instructor of the Year - 06/10/2006

World Karate Union Hall of Fame:
-Most Dedicated Martial Artist - 06/28/2003

United States Head of Family Martial Art Association Hall of Honor:
Tactical Hapkido Instructor of Honor - 11/18/2006

United States Head of Family Martial Art Association Hall of Honor:
Warrior of Honor - 11/17/2007
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Instructor Mark Bloom
​​Instructor
​Berea and Macedonia Location

Contact Information For Instruction Bloom:
Phone (Cell): 330-472-6003
Email: MarkBloom1701@gmail.com

Background:
3rd Degree Black Belt  -  Received 08/04/2012