Instructors
Welcome to Progressive Tactics Martial Arts-
My name is Bill Barker. I am the owner of PTMA and happy to have you checking us out! While there are alot of karate places in the Downriver area, and many offer good training- I think you will find we have a top notch program with instructors who truly care about your success, and have means to help you reach your goals!
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Ms. Theresa
theresa@progressivetactics.com Phone: 734-934-6550
is the Administrative manager to the club. She handles everything from new enrollements, to scheduling, payments, attendance and special parties/events. She is even a student in our Modern Arnis and kick boxing programs. She has been training for 4 years with us - and 2 of those years she has had Perfect Attendance!
Ms. Nicole Mulkey
nicole@progressivetactics.com
has been with us 10 years. She is a 3rd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and a 5 year study of Modern Arnis. She teaches primarily our Youth Karate class every Monday- but does several one on one's and small group instructions.
Mr. Dustin Menter 
Dustin@progressivetactics.com
is our Little Dragons instructor. He has been a student at Progressive Tactics for almost 10 years and continues to impress everyone. He has a great repoire with the Little Dragons and the parents as well.
Mr. Nick Bercheni 
nick@progressivetactics.com
is our new enrollement specialist. He handles most of the "Intro programs" and is also very often assisting in the youth karate program. He has been studying with us a few years and is showing great progress. He is good at all aspects of the art, and will be making a fine black belt very soon!
Guro Enoch T. Carlton 
guro@progressivetactics.com
Guro Carlton is my Arnis instructor and a student of Progressive Tactics Martial Arts. He has been in the martial arts for 15+ years and has trained in several arts but his base has always been in Tang Soo Do. For those who have trained with him- you know his passion, talent, and drive for excellence through giving of himself. He is a kind, gentle, and Powerful individual with a great deal of ability, and humility. We are honored to have him with us, and be a part of his Fluid Force Martial arts (located on the links page).
Bill Barker - 
Bill@progressivetactics.com
has been studying martial arts since 1984. He has trained directly in Tang Soo Do (4th dan, 1996), Jujitsu (1st dan- 1991), Kenpo (2nd dan-1991), skki kobudo (1st dan-1989), ba men chun fa, ai mute shoto kan, iaido, and Modern Arnis (1999). He has taught in Flat Rock since 1985 under Master Noah Cadle, before opening his own school in northern Michigan in 1989. Returning back down river in 1991- teaching for master Cadle and continueing to cross train everywhere.
In 1997- he opened "Barker's Tang Soo Do" in Brownstown and in 2000- changed the name to Progressive Tactics Martial Arts. The school has been a part of the Brownstown Community since 1997 and has supported the community not only by offering top quality martial arts- but through community service. From various fund raisers for local citizens, police organizations like DARE and GREAT, to the "Adopt a Highway" program- Progressive Tactics can be seen through out the town!
