Master Chris Turnquist
Kids Karate Instructor
Master Chris Turnquist began training in Taekwondo in 2000 and started teaching Martial Arts since 2001. Throughout his 20 year Martial Arts career, he has acquired knowledge in many arts including, Combat Hapkido, BJJ, Muay Thai and NOW Tang Soo Do!
Master Turnquist is a proponent of practical Self-Defense and is a Certified Trainer in F.A.S.T. Defense, one of very few recognized systems for Adrenal Response training. In addition to being a Master in Taekwondo, Chris Turnquist also works as a Master level Educator at a local school district. To top it off, he’s also a Husband and Father, with 2 sons and a daughter!
Colorado Martial Arts Academy welcomed Chris in 2017 as one of our Head Instructors. We’re so happy to have him as part of our community!