BEYOND KICKING & PUNCHING
FOCUS. DETAILS. RESULTS.
Mr. Steve Allison
Owner & Chief Instructor
5TH DEGREE BLACK BELT

Mr. Steve Allison is the owner of ATA Madison West and he has been involved with martial arts since Spring 1990, studying ATA Taekwondo since Fall 1992, and instructing since Spring 1995. He is a 5th Degree Black Belt, Internationally Certified Instructor, and Level 3 tournament judge.
Mr. Allison was awarded the rank of 5th degree Black Belt in August of 2015. Mr. Allison holds certifications for Disruptive Student Management, P.P.C.T. (Pressure Point Control Tactics), Joint Locks and Throws, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention), and several ProTech weapons including: Bahng Mahng Ee, Ssahng Jeol Bong, Oh Sung Do, Jahng Bong, Gum Do, Ssahng Nat, Jee Pahng Ee, and Sam Dan Bong.
Mr. Allison has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Optics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN and currently works as the Client Support Center Manager in the Commercial HVAC Controls Department of Master Building Solutions in Madison, WI.
CURRENT TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Certified by the ATA to teach Songahm Taekwondo
WEAPON CERTIFICATIONS
Mr. Allison holds current ATA certifications in the following weapons:
- Single & Double Stick
- Single & Double Nunchuck
- Kama
- Chinese Broad Sword
- Korean Sword
- Single & Double Combat Weapons
- Mid & Long Range Staff
- Cane
- Tri Sectional Staff
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
Mr. Allison also holds the following credentials:
- P.P.C.T - Pressure Point Control Tactics
- Disruptive Student Management
- S.H.A.R.P. - Sexual Harassment And Rape Prevention
- Joint Locks & Throws
