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Meet Our Team

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Myan Colatat

Judo, TKD, MT Instructor 

Myan started training in martial arts at a young age and is now an experienced striker and avid grappler with black belts in multiple disciplines. As an Army Veteran, he understands the value of service and giving back to the community. He holds a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and MBA/MPH from Rutgers University. His love for education, martial arts, and passion for sharing his knowledge with others inspired him to open Garuda Martial Arts.

Tae Kwon Do 

  • Kombat Taekwondo USA League Delaware State President 

  • 4th Degree Black Belt, Kukkiwon, South Korea

  • Rutgers University Tae Kwon Do Club Head Coach and Team Captain (2005-2008)

  • Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do Certified Instructor 

  • Certified Referee 

  • Member of USA Tae Kwon Do

  • Competed at local, national, and collegiate levels (1999-2008)​

Judo 

  • 1st Degree Black Belt, United States Judo Federation  

  • USJF Lifetime Member 

  • USJF Certified Judo Coach

  • CDC Safe Sport and Concussion Certified 

  • Active Competitor (2012 and present)​​

Muay Thai

  • Trained in Phuket, Thailand â€‹

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Certified Firearms Safety Instructor 

  • DE, MD, PA (HQL & CCW)

    • See our "Courses" for details​

 

United States Army Veteran 

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Tammy Colatat

Assistant Instructor 

Tammy also started her martial arts career early in life. She was a high school wrestler and achieved the rank of 2nd-degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate. Tammy holds a B.A. in Biology and an MPH Rutgers University. As an Army veteran, she continues to develop her martial arts skills while promoting women's fitness and self-defense.

​Goju Ryu Karate

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt 

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Tae Kwon Do

  • Purple Belt 

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Judo

  • Yonkyu

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Certified Rape Aggression and Defense (R.A.D.) Women's Self Defense Instructor 

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High School Varsity Wrestler 

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United States Army​ Veteran

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Kevin Green

BJJ & MMA Instructor

Professor Kevin is an accomplished martial artist and retired professional fighter. He currently holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Fernando Yamasaki of Yamasaki Academy BJJ. He is also trained in Western boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA, and is actively coaching several aspiring MMA fighters. Kevin holds a Ph.D. and is also an Army veteran.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu​

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt  

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Professional MMA figher and trainer â€‹

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Amateur Boxer 

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United States Army Veteran 

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Joshua Johnson

Assistant BJJ Instructor 

Is a BJJ purple belt and Judo yellow belt and has been training under Professor Kevin Green since 2019.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu​

  • Purple belt

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Judo

  • Rokkyu

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Lloree Buni (†)

Late Assistant Muay Thai Instructor

The late Mrs. Lloree was a nurse by trade and trained in Muay Thai at Garuda Martial Arts for three years. was also a certified Delaware State Kombat Taekwondo Head Referee. We will always remember her for dedication, determination, strength, and enduring kindness.

Muay Thai

  • 3 years Garuda Martial Arts 

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Taekwondo

  • Certified Kombat Taekwondo Referee 

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The Garuda Martial Arts Team can't wait to share their passion for martial arts and fitness with their loved ones and greater community. Come try a class with the team to feel good and look good!

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