Brad began his martial arts training at Mackowski's Taekwondo. He received his black belt at Golden State in 1998.

Mr. Clarkson has also studied martial arts in Europe, Asia, and other schools in the U.S.

He is a natural teacher, and he has been instructing the juniors for several years.

Teaching Goal:
"In teaching children, I try to get them to understand how their bodies work physically. With the use of focus and discipline, they can discover that they are able to do things they never thought possible.

That is a tremendously empowering lesson for a child to learn, and a rewarding one for a teacher to see."

Martial Arts Philosophy:
"Studying martial arts provides the opportunity to focus the mind, and learn about the incredible dynamic abilities the human body is capable of. And within that, there are infinite ways to express one's self. No one kick is the same as another. "

Favorite Technique:
Back kick for power
Spin-hook kick for flash