Mr. Barnes began training in 1997 under the leadership of Master Laura Zant of Odessa, TX. Always interested in teaching, Mr. Barnes put in over 800 hours as a volunteer instructor before earning his black belt in May of 1999. He went on to become, along with his wife the Trainee instructor of the Year for the Texas Region in 2000. He later opened his first school in 2002, that besides growing to nearly 200 students, produced many trainee instructors, State Champions and World Champion contenders. Mr. Barnes opened a school for the second time in September of 2012 where he continues to train others to be their very best to this day.. Taekwondo Punching,Kicking,Dodging,Jumping,Parrying and Blocking.