Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the martial arts and have attained significant expertise to qualify them as teachers and mentors.

Through extensive training, testing and certification, our staff has attained mastery in martial arts and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.

Joe Turner, D.C., Ph.D.  (Chief Instructor/President: 6th Degree, American Karate; 4th Degree Karate; 4th Degree GojuShorei)  Dr. Turner holds a 6th Degree Master Black Belt in American Karate as well as advanced Black Belts in other styles. He has extensive Corporate experience and education, which he uses, along with martial arts, to teach students skills for success in Life. For more information, click on "Our Master" on the left. "My Promise to You! If any new student attends classes regularly and doesn't see Positive Change in 6 weeks, in terms of; Confidence, Focus, Fitness or Stress Relief, I will refund your tuition. You keep your uniform as our FREE gift to you for giving us a chance to help." - Joe Turner, D.C., Ph.D.

Gaylene Turner  (CEO)  Gaylene Turner is our CEO and, apart from her administrative duties here, she is very busy in the community. She teaches Tai Chi at a local assisted living facility, mentors children at a local Elementary School, and is an active member of the following: Flower Mound United Methodist Church (several committees) Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club International Women of Flower Mound United Methodist Women's Group Walk to Emmaus Alumni and probably a few others!

Jaymes VanDolah  (3rd Degree, American Karate)  Jaymes Van Dolah is ranked SanDan under Master Joe Turner. His high energy and physical ability make him one of our most recognizable instructors and his nunchaku skills are always amazing to watch. He is also training in sword, bo staff, and the GojuShorei system as well.

Brett Williamson  (2nd Degree, American Karate; 3rd Degree GojuShorei Weapons) Brett Williamson holds Black Belts in both American Karate and Goju Shorei Weapons under Master Turner. His high energy personality and wit make him impossible to miss.

Todd DeVeyra  (2nd Degree, American Karate) Mr. DeVeyra is ranked NiDan under Master Joe Turner. His martial arts skills make him one the students all want to emulate.

Allyson Hill  (1st Degree, American Karate; 1st Degree, Arnis) Mrs. Hill is an accomplished martial artist with Black Belts in both American Karate, under Master Turner, and Modern Arnis, under Mr. Don Kerstetter. She is CEO of their family business and is a strong role model for all students.

Kaitlyn Douthit  (Jr. Black Belt, American Karate) Ms. Douthit holds a Jr. Black Belt under Master Turner. She is a Band Leader and accomplished musician and is active in her church. She's also quite a fighter when she "gears up"!

Chase Petersen  (Jr. Black Belt, American Karate) Mr. Petersen holdes a 1st Degree Black Belt under Master Turner. He is a natural leader and has a fantastic way with kids. That likely comes from being so active in the Youth Group at church. He is a role model for perseverance, having suffered a concussion (from football) while originally training for his Black Belt, which forced him to re-test in the next cycle. He came back strong and earned it!

David Meers  (Head Instructor, JuJitsu (3rd Degree)) Mr. Meers has over 20 years experience in the "Flowing Circles" style of JuJitsu. Aside from that, he's also a Master Plumber! Feel free to contact him at (817) 366-8580

BJ Turner  (2nd Red Belt, Instructor)  Though not quite a Black Belt with us yet, BJ has over 12 years of experience as a Professional Wrestler, MMA fighter, and Personal Fitness Trainer. You'll recognize him by the bald head and big smile!

For more information about the Turners Martial Arts Studios, LLC staff or training programs, please contact us at 972-355-8627 or by clicking here.