Kimber Martial Arts proudly serving DeLand since 1994
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Kimber Martial Arts exists to empower YOU to Master Your Life through martial arts training. This is evident in our vast offerings, commitment to serving our community and success in training students to be leaders both on and off the mat. We teach age and ability specific classes for children and adults in JoDokkDo, a style based on Bruce Lee’s philosophy of Jeet Kune Do. We also offer Self-Defense, Muay Thai and Fitness Kickboxing training for adults as well as PreSkill classes for young children. We even offer a Toddler and Me series for children ages 3 and under and their guardians. Additionally, students and non-students alike can participate in our Camps and Birthday Parties. Contact Kimber Martial Arts today to see why we have been voted Best of the Best year after year by our local community.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Sensei Tonya Elliott
Owner / Chief Instructor
Fitness Kickboxing and Cage Fitness Programs – Kimber Martial Arts 2018-current.
3rd Degree Black Belt in JoDokkDo Systems under Kyoshi Kimber Tyree 2025.
Sensei Jay Elliott
Owner / Program Director
1st Degree Black Belt in JoDokkDo Systems under Kyoshi Kimber Tyree 2020.
Sensei Carli Brennan
Head Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt in JoDokkDo Systems under Kyoshi Kimber Tyree 2025.
2nd Degree Black Belt in Multi Style system inclusive of Judo, Muay Thai and Japanese Jujitsu in 2017
1st Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo 2003
Instructor training under Dave Kovar Instructor College
Ms. Nicole Read
Head Instructor
Kickin’ Kangaroos Toddler and Me Martial Arts Program for ages 3 and under, 2017-current.
3rd Degree Black Belt in JoDokkDo Systems under Kyoshi Kimber Tyree 2025.
Mr. Robbie Novak
Muay Thai Instructor
1st Degree In Chinese Kenpo 2000
Additional training in Kung Fu and Muay Thai
Ms. Kristina Libby
Program Director
2nd Degree Black Belt American Taekwondo
Mr. Logan Elliott
Assistant Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt in JoDokkDo Systems under Kyoshi Kimber Tyree 2025.
Miss Kamryn Elliott
Leadership Team
4th Degree Junior Black Belt in JoDokkDo Systems under Kyoshi Kimber Tryee 2023
Kyoshi Kimber Tyree
Founder/Visionary
7th Degree Black Belt – JoDokkDo
2nd Degree Black Belt – Savate
National Champion Women’s Black Belt Fighting
Named one of the most influential women in the martial arts industry by MASuccess and TKD Times Magazines.
