We're passionate about one thing... Your success!

Our Instructors are experienced, knowlegeable, and accessible. They create safe sanctuary spaces that are inclusive, equitable, and focused on each student's individual path.

Meet the Team

Our Founders

Established in August of 2013 and officially opened February 2014, The Fitzgeralds have been serving the Nashville Community through KSA for the last 10 years.

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Lissette E. Brassac-Fitzgerald, Owner, Founder & Co-Chief Instructor
Aikido, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Tae Kwon Do, ASSERT Empowerment Self Defense, Resistance Flexibility and Conditioning

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James Cat Fitzgerald, Founder & Co-Chief Instructor
Aikido, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, ASSERT Empowerment Self Defense, Resistance Flexibility and Conditioning

KSA Instructors

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Master Tina Lynn Mead

Youth Tae Kwon Do

CW HKD HS KSA

Master Craig Williams

Hapkido

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Sarah Stephens

Assistant Instructor Tae Kwon Do and Jeet Kune Do

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