Infinity Martial Arts & Self Defense

From 2005-2012 Infinity Martial Arts operated as Kickin’ It Martial Arts with Melinda Wilson as the owner and only instructor. During this time, the school only enrolled children as students. In 2012, Thomas began his martial arts training career. It was at this time, that adult student enrollment began. Both Thomas and Melinda felt that a new name was needed for the school. A name that would reflect their joint venture together, their unique and combined personalities, and their faith as Christians. As a result, Infinity Martial Arts and Self-Defense became the new name in 2013.

Melinda is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and Tulsa Community College. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and an Associate’s degree in Business Computer Applications. Her martial arts career started when she was a freshmen attending OSU. She is currently a 4th Dan Black belt in Youn Wha Ryu and is a Blue belt Instructor in Vanguard Krav Maga.

Thomas is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and East Central University. He has a Master’s degree in Biostatistics and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. His martial arts degree began after marrying Melinda. He is currently a 2nd Dan Black belt in Youn Wha Ryu and is a Blue belt Instructor in Vanguard Krav Maga. He is also an NRA certified handgun instructor.

Thomas and Melinda married on March 14, 2009 (National Pi Day). They are active members of Sunnybrook Christian Church.

What is Youn Wha Ryu Tae Kwon Do.

Youn Wha Ryu Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It was developed by Grandmaster Man He Han and was brought to the United States in the 1970’s. Youn Wha combines multiple disciplines, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Hapkido, and Aikido. The desire was to have a martial art system that incorporates kicking and punching techniques, with joint locks and self-defense.

What is Krav Maga

Krav Maga is an Israeli military self-defense system. It was developed by Imi Lichtenfeld for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli security forces (Shin Bet and Mossad). Krav Maga has influences from multiple sources: boxing, wrestling, aikid, judo, and karate. While it does have influences from the martial arts, Krav Maga is not considered a martial art. Krav Maga trains individuals in how to decisively end a threat using whatever means necessary. Classes are very physically intense, yet enjoyable.