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Mr. Steve Cross began his martial arts journey over thirty years ago. During this time he has practiced a variety of martial arts and has accumulated fifteen years of teaching experience in the art of Taekwon-Do. He currently holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt, certified by the International Taekwon-Do Federation and has, additionally, studied Hapkido, Kempo, Judo, Boxing, Shotokan and Jeet Kun Do . Mr. Cross received his first I.T.F. International Instructor training in 1994 from the late General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do.
- 1st Degree Black Belt - 1994
- ITF/ATFI Certified
- ITF International Instructor Course - 1994
- Expert Instructor
- Certified International Instructor
- 2nd Degree Black Belt - 1996
- USTF Black Belt Nationals Gold Medalist - 1994,1999
- USTF Region IV Gold Medallist - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996,
1997, 1998, 1999
- USTF Region IV Senior Grand Champion - 1996
- USTF Oklahoma Men's Grand Champion - 1997
- 3rd Degree Black Belt - 1998
- USTF Texas Senior Grand Champion - 1999
- 4th Degree Black Belt - 2005
- Inductee U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2006
- ATFI Texas Senior Grand Champion - 2007
- ITF International Instructor Course - 2007
- ITF International Instructor Course - 2008
Mr. Chris Poteet began his martial arts training with Mr. Cross in 2004. During this time he has practiced Taekwon-Do with enthusiasm and with his entire family. He currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt, certified by the International Taekwon-Do Federation and has, additionally, completed his first I.T.F. International Instructor training in 2007 from the master instructors of the I.T.F. Technical Committee. Mr. Poteet serves CMAC as assistant instructor and is currently in charge of the Family class.
1st Degree Black Belt - 2007
ITF/ATFI Certified
ITF International Instructor Course - 2007
Mr. Derek Tomlin began his Taekwon-Do training with CMAC in 2005. As a member of the Poteet family, he has trained with the same enthusiasm his family has. He currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt, certified by the International Taekwon-Do Federation and has, additionally, completed his first I.T.F. International Instructor training in 2007 from I.T.F. Technical Committee. Mr. Tomlin serves CMAC as assistant instructor and is currently in charge of the Saju Tigers class.
1st Degree Black Belt - 2008
ITF/ATFI Certified
ITF International Instructor Course - 2007
Mr. Nathan Harman has over fifteen years of martial arts training and currently teaches the Chinese art of Tai Chi at Cross Martial Arts Center. He began his training in Shotokan Karate and then studied American Taekwon-Do. For the past seven years Nathan has been studying Shaolin-Do Tai Chi Ch'uan and currently holds a second degree black belt in that art. Mr. Harman has a great passion for studying and teaching martial arts and enjoys sharing that passion with his students.
2nd Degree Black Belt
All of our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Each member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Cross Martial Arts Center is Midlothian's choice for martial arts. If you want a credited, professional education center, to provide enjoyable Martial Arts training for you or your child...then Cross Martial Arts Center is the school for you.
One parent's testimony....
May 17, 2007
Mr. Cross.
Please dont think I've flaked out or anything, but I felt very compelled to send you an email today. Yesterday I had one of "those days" that we all have from time to time. I dont have many of them just one every now and then mostly just from being completely spent (I'm sure you can identify). When I do have one of those days I sort of just try to feel my way through it doing the best I can. I usually try to look for positive things and keep a perspective that is real. You just happened to be part of a positive spin on my day yesterday.
When Matthew got in the car to go to TaeKwon-Do I heard him say under his breath excitedly, "I get to learn Won-Hyo tonight." We chatted on the way to class normally. During class watching the kids and watching you teach them, I was overwhelmed with an appreciation of what you do and the positive way it affects the lives of your students. Youre a Christian, husband, father, school teacher, TaeKwon-Do instructor, and you impact our world in a great way with everything you do.
We decided early on that we weren't going to have Matthew in everything. Even with one child that can be difficult time-wise as well as financially for a family. We decided we would try supporting his interests if they are wholesome and allow him to develop and cultivate his gifts whatever they may be. While you were teaching class I thought about your slogan, mantra, or motto that I have seen you use "Teaching the Art of Life." Wow! You really are doing that and I just want you to know how much I appreciate that you do what you do and you do it so well.
TaeKwon-Do has been so good for Matthew. I don't have dreams of him becoming a champion fighter or anything. Im just letting him learn what you are teaching and it really is life stuff. Much of the same stuff we teach him, but as a parent yourself, you know that to get reinforcement from other places is so encouraging in a world that where so many other influences are so rampant.
So, all of this just to say thank you for what you do. I would hate to think I never told you how much it means.
In His Grip!
Cliff
CROSS MARTIAL ARTS CENTER
3271 South FM 663, Suite C&D
Midlothian, Texas 76065
(972)775-1857
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