About Us

Head Instructors

Cheeseman Martial Arts is owned by 7th Degree Black Belt Kyoshi R.A. Cheeseman, who previously served in the Marine Corps as a Hand-to-Hand Combat instructor during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He also served in the Army National Guard as a Riot Baton instructor and Military Police Officer during Noble Eagle, as a 14 MIC Stinger Missiles operator, 19 Delta Scouts and as an Army Combative Instructor. 

Kyoshi R.A. Cheeseman is a 3rd generation student of 10th Dan Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato. He started his training under the tutelage of Sensei A. Hudgins 3rd Dan student of Frank Hargrove 8th Dan before moving to the Hombo Dojo. He now currently trains under the tutelage of Eddie Bethea 8th Dan of the Shorin Ryu Shorinkan and in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under the tutelage of Professor Nestor Bayot 5th Degree Black Belt.

Kyoshi R. A. Cheeseman is a dedicated instructor and is committed to helping others reach their full potential and achieve their personal goals.

He gives great thanks to his wife, Kimberly L. Cheeseman and to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Cheeseman Sr., who made all of this possible

KYOSHI R.A. CHEESEMAN
KYOSHI CHEESEMAN, Serving His Country and Community for 40+ years