Our Instructors and Staff

Born in 1974, Master Rickey Murray started karate in 1986. Becoming a protégé’ of his instructor, World Champion Master Tony Young, Sensei Murray received his blackbelt in 1990 and currently holds the ranking of a 4th degree blackbelt in Goju-Ryu Karate-Do.

Considered an “All- Around Martial Artist,” Master Murray competes in forms, fighting, and weapons. He also trains with several other past champions such as Master Amos Postwaite of Rochester, New York, and Master Richard Plowden of Detroit, Michigan. Considered one of the fastest and smartest fighters in the country, known as “Pretty Rickey,” he is equally dangerous with his hands and feet. Like a sponge, he listens, learns, and then applies new techniques. He has been a member of several national teams, including the prestigious SES National Karate Team and the 2000, 2006 & 2007 WKA USA National Team. He has captured several titles during his martial arts career. These include the Federation of International Karate Association World Title in 1997, and the AAU Tae Kwon Do National Title in 1999. This title is not considered a small feat, for Goju-Ryu Martial Artists are not known for their kicking ability. Having a successful year in 2000, he captured a bronze medal at the WKA World Championships. He has won many national championships in both the NASKA and NBL national circuits throughout the years.

His knowledge of martial arts is shared in many ways outside of competition walls. He travels throughout the Southeast conducting fighting seminars and workshops. He also teaches defensive tactics to Clayton County Georgia Correctional Officers and Members of the U.S. Senate. As a partner in education with Georgia’s Clayton County Public Schools, Master Murray encourages children of all ages to receive the benefits that martial arts can bring, such as self-discipline, self-defense, focus, concentration, and an overall positive attitude.

He teaches a base of American Goju-Ryu with a blend of Sport Karate, Hapkido, Sanuces-Ryu, Tae-Kwon Do, Tia kwa Kung Fu, and Kenpo. Although Goju-Ryu is the base of his system, Master Murray believes in taking the best of all martial arts. He is a constant student and readily seeks out his peers and Masters of other systems and styles to train with and share ideas.

Master Curry currently is a 5th degree blackbelt in Tia kwa Kung Fu. Receiving a blackbelt under the tutelage of Master Amos Postwaite, Master Curry competes in 6 different divisions. She competes in Open/Creative Forms, Japanese Forms, Musical Forms, Weapons, Continuous and Point Sparring.

She has trained with several champions and coaches that have inspired and led to her success. Master Instructor Richard Everage, and World Champion Master Tony Young and World Champion Carlos Tearney all have a part in her accomplishments.

Considered an all-around martial artist, and one of the best female competitors in the country, she has captured several titles at the state, national and international levels. These include the New York State PKC champion in forms and fighting, championships on the NBL national karate circuit, and a Canadian national title, just to name a few.