About

Master Duval (also known as Ms. Shannon) holds a 4th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, and has qualified for the US Nationals Team for Full Contact Stick Fighting five times:  2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and holds numerous regional, national, and world titles. She currently holds the World title in Senior Women’s Double Stick. Her Kali training is under the direction of Guru Edie Mesina, Tuhon Apolo Ladra, and Guru Benjamin Salas.  She is a certified iKali instructor under Tuhon Apolo Ladra and oversees our Kali4Kids program. She also holds a Ph.D in philosophy, and when not teaching or training in martial arts, or wrangling her three teenagers, she teaches full time at the university level.

“If anyone had told me on the day I began martial arts training that I would go on to earn a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo, own a school, and compete at the National and World level, I would have laughed, literally. I started because a doctor had recommended it might be helpful for my young son to do family martial arts. I am not particularly naturally athletically gifted, barely coordinated, had no martial arts background, and was in my 30s with young children.  Martial arts training has molded me into a person who is unafraid to take on new challenges, imagines new possibilities, and realized and continues to realize successes that were unimaginable in my past.

It is my belief that we are happier, stronger, and enjoy a deeper peace of mind when we know we have equipped ourselves with the basic physical competencies we need to be safe and to assist others in need. It means a lot to me to see how empowering it is when students begin to realize the strength and skill they possess and can develop.”

Eli earned her Black Belt in Taekwondo in 2019 after starting her training with her family at the age of 5.  Although she took a break for a couple of years, she returned to the sport she loves. She’s a Sophomore at UW Waukesha studying statistics and psychology.  In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors and theatre. Teaching at LCMA is gaining her experience in communicating effectively with others. 

Tyler holds a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo, with 11 years of experience at Lake Country Martial Arts. He enjoys not only teaching, but learning new techniques and competing in tournaments. When he is not training, Tyler enjoys playing guitar, creative writing, and practicing outside of class.