263 Garrisonville Road, Suite 111A
Stafford, Virginia 22554
(540) 720-1988
powerkix@powerkixusa.com

What's Our Quest?
To Be The Best!

What is American Tae Kwon Do?
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art designed for unarmed self-defense specializing mainly in various kicking techniques. Our system incorporates kicking, boxing, and situational self-defense to create a more versatile martial arts system.

About Our Classes
We will introduce Adults at POWER KIX Martial Arts, to a mega-workout that incorporates cardiovascular training with exercises that develop muscle, strength and flexibility. Benefits of this training are weight loss, stress reduction and improved self-confidence. Also, our flexible schedule of at least 7 classes each day offers families the opportunity to train together.

Remember:
The family that Kix together ... sticks together!

For Children, our dynamic children's classes offer unique drills and exercises that will challenge and motivate students to perform at their best. As students progress, parents can expect to see improvements in concentration, coordination, self-esteem and discipline. These are qualities that they can take to all areas of their life.

For Turtles (4-6 years old), we offer a super program for younger kids that provides an outlet for that extra energy. All of these classes focus on developing coordination, concentration and discipline. Parents will be excited to see the change as their child grows into a dedicated member of our POWER KIX Martial Arts team.

This the ultimate aerobic workout. It is 45 minutes of sweating, calorie burning, and muscle building. The class includes jump roping, punching, kicking, bag workout, and exercise. This is the class to come to for the best workout around. Currently Kardio Kix is one of the biggest new aerobic crazes across the nation. Classes are held twice each week (see our schedule). Feel free to come by and try a class anytime.

Faculty and Staff
At Power Kix Martial Arts, we're committed to giving you the best training in the area. Our head instructors have more than 40 years of combined training between them and have enjoyed success worldwide. 

Arlene Limas is a 5th Degree Black Belt in American Taekwondo. She has been studying the Martial Arts since she was five years old. Ms. Limas is Owner/Instructor at Power Kix and is dedicated to spreading her knowledge of the sport/martial art with her students. Her accomplishments include being inducted into Seven Halls of Fame, undefeated internationally, 1988 Olympic Gold Medal in Taekwondo, and many other titles.  Ms. Limas has also recently been named to the Board of Directors for Washington/Baltimore Coalition for bringing the Olympics to D.C.

Robert Bara is a 4th Degree Black Belt in American Taekwondo. He has been studying the Martial Arts all his life. He is currently the Head Instructor at Power Kix and is dedicated to his students. He has competed in and won many National tournaments and is a member of WAKO Team USA. Besides his martial arts career, Mr. Bara was named three time All Conference player in College Football and was also nominated for the Special Olympics Coach of the Year.  Outside of Power Kix, Mr. Bara spends his free time with his son Dakota and on the golf course.

Contributing Staff.

Stephanie Brown is a second degree Black Belt. She is known by the students as “Miss Tikki” and is a former military “brat”. She has moved all over the world with her family in fascinating countries like Guatemala, Kenya and Germany. Soon after her father retired, she started studying martial arts when she was 16 here at Power Kix. Since then, she has graduated with honors from Mary Washington College with her B.A. in English. One of her hobbies is constructing costumes which combines both her interest in watching Japanese animation and her love for arts & crafts. She also enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing video games, and spending time with her family and friends.

Melanie Thornsbury is a Second Degree Black Belt. She began studying Taekwondo with Ms. Limas and Mr. Bara in 1993. Ms. Mel worked for Power Kix for about 13 years before leaving to work for the Government. She currently works for the Department of Defense Education Activity, but helps out at Power Kix whenever she can. Power Kix will always be her second family.

David Drew-known to our students as “Mr. Colt” is a Second Degree Black Belt, which he received from Power Kix. He graduated from Brooke Point High School in 2003. He spent a semester at Virginia Tech. He is currently enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College. In his free time, he practices the guitar, is involved in computer programming and studies the Japanese language.

Keith Preston gained his Black Belt from Power Kix in April 2006 and is well on his way to his second degree, as well as being a member of the Power Kix Fight Club. He has been studying Taekwondo since he was 6 years old, practicing for many years in his native Great Britain before joining Power Kix in 2002. He graduated with honors from Stafford High School in 2005 and is currently a student at the University of Mary Washington. In his free time Keith stills keeps tabs on the English soccer scene and has a keen interest in movies, music and video games.