Meet Our Team
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
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Kombat Taekwondo USA League Delaware State President
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4th Degree Black Belt, Kukkiwon, South Korea
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Rutgers University Tae Kwon Do Club Head Coach and Team Captain (2005-2008)
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Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do Certified Instructor
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Certified Referee
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Member of USA Tae Kwon Do
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Competed at local, national, and collegiate levels (1999-2008)​
Judo
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1st Degree Black Belt, United States Judo Federation
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USJF Lifetime Member
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USJF Certified Judo Coach
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CDC Safe Sport and Concussion Certified
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Active Competitor (2012 and present)​​
Muay Thai
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Trained in Phuket, Thailand ​
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Certified NRA Firearms Safety Instructor
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DE, MD, PA (HQL & CCW)
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See our "Courses" for details​
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United States Army Veteran
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
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2nd Degree Black Belt
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Tae Kwon Do
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Purple Belt
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Judo
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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
David Pickering
Judo Assistant Instructor
David Pickering is an active competitor and Assistant Instructor at Garuda Martial Arts. Bringing a multi-disciplinary approach to the mat, David holds a Green Belt in Judo and competes and trains in Brazilian JiuJitsu (BJJ).
He is a dedicated practitioner with a strong tournament track record, David has amassed 21 career competition wins across Judo and BJJ events.
Whether assisting with adult classes or guiding newer students through sparring and drill execution, David emphasizes technique, competition readiness, and continuous growth on and off the mat.
Accomplishments:
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Academy: Garuda Martial Arts
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Ranks: Green Belt in Judo | White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
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Career Record: 21 Wins (13 by Ippon, 3 by Submission)
Tournament Podiums:
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🥇 Gold Medalist – 2025 Princeton Judo Winter Invitational (Veteran Men / Under 90kg)
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🥉 Bronze Medalist – LIBERTY BELL 2025 (Veteran Men / Under 81kg)
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🥉 Bronze Medalist – 2024 Princeton Judo Fall Invitational (Senior Men / Under 90kg)
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​
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Purple belt
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Judo
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Rokkyu
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
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3 years Garuda Martial Arts
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Taekwondo
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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!