ABOUT

At Clarke Martial Arts, we are dedicated to providing confidence-building martial arts classes in Chippewa, PA. Our experienced team is committed to helping our students develop not only physical strength and self-defense skills but also mental discipline and focus. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. Our story began with a passion for martial arts and a vision to empower individuals of all ages through our unique training approach. What sets us apart is our emphasis on holistic development and personalized attention for each student. Join us at Clarke Martial Arts and embark on a journey of self-improvement and empowerment.

Brian Bain has trained at several jiu jitsu schools, earning his blue belt under Danilo Cherman and his purple belt under Tyler Ellis and Jason Thoman. He also completed his graduate work with a research focus on bullying prevention.
When working with kids, he emphasizes helping young students to develop jiu jitsu skills that can control an aggressor and social skills for navigating normal conflicts of childhood.

Brian prioritizes the biblical value of treating others as we want to be treated in conflict to resolve it in friendship whenever possible. He trains adults who want to develop ground fighting skills for self defense, sport, or a great workout.

Sifu Douglas Stopp- Sifu Douglas has been training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi for 20 Years. He has been Teaching both for about 12 Years. Sifu Douglas learned Northern Praying Mantis under Sifu David Clarkson for over 10 Years and tested and passed the advanced Kung Fu Level test under his instruction.

Over The years Sifu has taught for for Community College of Beaver County Continuing Education Department for both Kung Fu and Tai Chi. For the last 6 years he has taught Tai Chi and The Beaver County YMCA and MEKO Yoga and Wellness. For the last 3 years Sifu has also started and successfully continued The First AquaTai Chi class in the YMCA Therapy Pool for all ages.

Sifu is a three time Gold Medalist in competing in The Arnold Classic in Columbus. During the Day Sifu Works for Fr. Kim Schreck and St Augustine Parish in Chippewa Twp working on Maintenance and grounds crew.

Sifu Douglas loves teaching and learning how to teach something differently every class. He values teaching his students discipline, hard work, fellowship and respect.

Sadie Clarke trained in 2 nationally recognized taekwondo organizations earning both her first and second degree black belts under Master Dawn Detz. She is currently training to earn her 3rd Black Belt under Grand Master Robert Zang of
Zang’s Tae Kwon Do. She recently competed nationally earning 1st Place in Board Breaking and 1st Place in Women’s Sparring.

She is an apprentice in the Bricklayers Local #9 Union and a volunteer fire fighter for Chippewa Township VFD. Sadie teaches both adults and kids to embrace discipline, hard work, and endurance in order to achieve the best quality outcome in both taekwondo and life.