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Our Staff
Our Staff
1285 Manheim Pike * Lancaster, PA 17601 * (717) 299-1077
2285 West Harrisburg Pike * Middletown, PA 17057 * (717) 944-3700
4 South Market Street, Suite 101 * Elizabethtown, Pa 17022 * (717) 361-9788
Administrative Staff
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Master Keith Wilkes |
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With a B.S. in Broadcast Communications and a minor in psychology, Master Wilkes has an extensive sales and managerial background. As the Major Account Representative to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with IKON Office Solutions, he was the Major Account Rep. of the Year in 1998. A member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists, Master Wilkes is a published author, speaker and the Pennsylvania School Support Network Representative. Since opening FEAR KNOT in 1998, his goal has been to expose as many as possible to the life-changing benefits of martial arts training. |
Denise joined FEAR KNOT after spending 20 years with Piercing Pagoda and Zales Corporation. Originally a part-time, seasonal employee with P.P., she earned every major sales and managerial award offered by Piercing Pagoda on her way to her regional director's position. Denise was responsible for 125 stores in 5 states and more than 750 employees. She enjoys being with FEAR KNOT because of the members and the family atmosphere in the schools. Denise is an avid scrapbooker and enjoys spending time with the grandchildren. Denise and Keith met when she joined the Elizabethtown school in 2002. |
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Administrative
Assistant Elizabethtown Jennifer Parsons |
Administrative
Assistant Middletown Yvette Keefer |
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Joining FEAR KNOT in 2003, Jennifer attended Mount Joy Vocational School after graduating from Donegal High School. She enjoys working with the parents and students because she’s a social animal. She’s all about it. In her spare time Jen enjoys her 3 children (most of the time), scrapbooking and going to the beach. |
An Administrative Assistant with Highmark Blue Shield, Yvette Decided to join FEAR KNOT's staff in 2007, a year after enrolling her son in our Karate Kidz program. A graduate of Central Dauphin High School, she enjoys working with people and says its a pleasure to hear the kids come off the floor and tell their parents what they did during class. In her off time, Yvette spends time with her family, reads and is a puzzle junkie. |
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Assistant Lancaster Kristy Musser |
Director of
Youth Developmental Programs Franklin Menges, III |
| Currently a junior at Millersville University, Kristy is working toward a B.S. in Psychology. She says the part she likes about working at FEAR KNOT the most is that the people really want to make a difference and that she’s making a difference as well. Her interests outside FEAR KNOT include reading, drawing and listening to music. | With a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Franklin began his martial arts training in 2000 and earned his blackbelt in 2002. He joined FEAR KNOT Martial Arts in 2003. Franklin was promoted to his position as Youth Developmental Programs Director in 2005 and has oversight of the Little Ninjas and Karate Kidz Programs |
Martial
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Youth Developmental Programs Director Holding a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Franklin began his martial arts training in 2000 and earned his blackbelt in 2002. He joined FEAR KNOT Martial Arts in 2003. Franklin was promoted to his position as Youth Developmental Programs Director in 2005 and has oversight of the Little Ninjas and Karate Kidz Programs. He also aspires to become a career martial artist and school owner. |
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Spotts, 2nd Dan(2nd Dan Kukkiwon) Martial Arts Instructor A full-time member of our staff, Gregg joined FEAR KNOT in 2007 after studying Taekwondo in the area for several years. Overseeing FEAR KNOT's Middletown school, he says its exciting to have the opportunity to help our younger students along in their martial arts journey. Having a life-long passion for the martial arts and the ultimate goal to become a professional instructor, this is “his thing”. |
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Martial Arts Instructor Mike began his martial arts training in 1997 and earned his blackbelt in 1999. Joining FEAR KNOT in 2006, he enjoys studying the philosophical aspects of the martial arts. Mike's greatest satisfaction in teaching is passing his knowledge down to his students. He is an avid outdoorsman. |
Assistant Youth Martial Arts Instructor A freshman at Donegal High School, Tim has been with FEAR KNOT since 2002. As a student, he enjoys learning new techniques. As an instructor, Tim likes working with the younger students and passing his skills along. Besides his training at FEAR KNOT, he looks for activities that challenge his strengths as well as his mind, like learning to play golf. |
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Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
A Sophomore at Elizabethtown
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Assistant Martial Arts Instructor With a B.S. in Clinical
Dietetics from Syracuse
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Assistant Martial Arts Instructor A freshman at Steel High Middle School, Tyler is a graduate of our Karate Kidz Program. A member since 2005, he started teaching at FEAR KNOT because it looked like a fun thing to do. The Little Ninjas Program is his favorite because he knows that what he's teaching will help them as they get older. Tyler is into football and basketball. He also likes to go to the races |
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A marketing and sales rep for Lancaster County Woman, Yvonne earned her blackbelt in 2007. She is a certified yoga instructor and is currently studying to become a holistic health practitioner. Yvonne decided to become a member of FEAR KNOT's staff because this is her passion. Her other passions include spending time with her 3 children, her dog Winston, running, weight training and reading. |
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Assistant Martial Arts Instructor A project manager with Berry Plastics Corporation, Brian has an A.A.S. in Automotive Engineering and a B.S. in Plastics and Polymer Engineering from The PA College of Technology. He decided to bring his varied martial arts experience to FEAR KNOT in 2007 because the schools are focused on growth in the martial arts as well as everyday life. Brian likes that each program is tailored toward specific age groups and their needs as well as their specific abilities to learn. It’s not a “one size fits all” program. Brian’s interests include golf, muscle cars and drag racing. Vroom-Vroom-Vroom! |
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor A management consultant with the Department of Defense, Ryan’s martial arts background includes training in Moo Duk Kwan and Tang Soo Do. Currently completing a B.S. in Organization Leadership at Duquesne University, he originally came to FEAR KNOT in 2006 when he enrolled his daughter in our Karate Kidz Program. Ryan finds it gratifying to impart knowledge to others in a way that has a long-lasting positive impact on their lives. Skiing, swimming, soccer and golf are his other interests. |
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Youth Developmental Programs Instructor A psychology major at Millersville University, Kristy started her training in 2006 in Master Wilkes' H.A.C.C. self defense course. Since then, she's taken on the role of instructor in the Lancaster school's Little Ninjas program. When she's not "playing" with the Ninjas, Kristy's activities include reading, drawing and listening to music. |
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor With an Associate of Science from Western International University, Jess is a Phlembotomist at the Lancaster General Health Campus (look it up). Jess decided to begin training and teaching in 2007 after watching her daughter prosper in FEAR KNOT's Little Ninjas and Karate Kidz programs. She says she really enjoys playing and watching the kids develop. When she isn't running around with the Ninjas, Jess home schools her daughter, does some arts and crafts, spends time with the family and practices yoga. |
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Assistant Youth Developmental Programs Instructor A 7th grader at Manheim Central Middle School and a member of our Leadership team, Dillon is a Karate Kidz Program graduate. Helping with our Little Ninjas classes, he says he decided to join FEAR KNOT's staff because he knew it would be a great learning experience and would give him more responsibility. When he's not playing with the 5 & 6 year olds, Dillon enjoys hunting, fishing and restoring muscle cars. |
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor A free-lance video editor and graphic designer, Mike has an Associate in Specialized Technology-Multimedia from ITT Tech. He has been very interested in working in the martial arts and says that its extremely rewarding to be able to teach the skills he's learned to others. Mike's other passions beside his training are ultimate frisbee, street hockey and snowboarding. Burr!
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To take a free class, call us between 11 am - 7 pm at:
Lancaster: 299-1077
Middletown: 944-3700
Elizabethtown: 361-9788
Or email us at:
If you'd like to contact the
head of our school,
Master Keith Wilkes, email him at:
MasterWilkes@fearknot-martialarts.com
When emailing or leaving a
message on our answering machine, please include your name, the class(es)
and location you're interested in, your phone number clearly and the best times to
reach you.
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| Our school is a
member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists.
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FEAR
KNOT is a member of the a group of the top 20 school owners in the National Association of Professional Martial Artists that are dedicated to excellence in school operations. |
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| Master Keith
Wilkes was named as the NAPMA School Support Network Representative for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2003. The NSSN provides school operations advice and mentorship to NAPMA members. |
Master Keith
Wilkes received Instructor Certification by The American Council on Martial Arts in June, 2000.
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