Master Bryan Uncapher began his martial arts training in 1985 with the American Taekwondo Association under the guidance of Master Ken Lewis, an 8th Degree Black Belt, and Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee, a 10th Degree Black Belt and the founder of the ATA—who was also notably Chuck Norris’s first instructor during his time in Korea. A 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga,
Master Bryan Uncapher has also studied a wide range of martial arts including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shorin Ryu, both Northern and Southern styles of Wu Shu, Pencak Silat, and Shotokan Karate. A dedicated competitor in his early years, he earned the title of National Champion in 1988, joined Team USA in 1995, and became a World Cup Champion in Australia in 1996.
His accomplishments and influence in the martial arts community have been recognized with a feature in Grand Master Ted Gambordella’s The World’s Greatest Martial Artists, Volume 70. Today, Master Bryan Uncapher serves as the Manager and Head Instructor of Imperial Dragon Martial Arts, continuing to share decades of expertise and passion with students of all ages.
Master Zayda Hernandez
Assistant to Head Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Taekwondo, Weapons, Lil’ Dragons
Master Zayda Hernandez began her martial arts journey in August 2008 through Chuck Norris’s Kick Start program, later transitioning to American Taekwondo in 2010.
In 2011, she began competing as an orange belt in the Sport Martial Arts Regional Texas League, and in June 2014, she earned her first-degree black belt. That same year, she won the Texas Grand Championship in creative weapon forms and began instructing in December. In 2015, she competed at the Europa Games, placing second in both traditional and creative weapon forms, and went on to earn a second-degree black belt in December 2016.
Since 2011, she has developed proficiency in sword and general knowledge in other traditional weapons including nunchaku, escrima sticks, bo staff, sai, and double sword. Over the years, she has broadened her experience in a variety of martial arts styles such as Shotokan Karate, Krav Maga, ATA, WTF Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Pencak Silat,
Eddie Shaw began his martial arts journey in 2007, building a strong foundation rooted in discipline, perseverance, and a passion for continuous self-improvement. He is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a Green Belt in Judo, showcasing proficiency in both striking and grappling arts. A four-time Texas X State Champion,
Eddie Shaw has consistently demonstrated excellence in competition, earning recognition for both skill and sportsmanship. His training also includes extensive weapons practice, with experience in the samurai sword, bo staff, nunchaku, kamas, sai, escrimas, and tonfa.
This well-rounded background reflects Eddie Shaw’s deep respect for martial arts traditions and his ongoing commitment to mastery, growth, and leadership within the martial arts community.
Inmar
Hinojosa
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
Inmar Hinojosa began martial arts training in 2009 under the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). In 2017, at the age of 12, he began studying American Taekwondo. Since then, he has competed in numerous tournaments, earning over 25 awards, including four overall titles from the Bamboo League.
In addition to Taekwondo, he has explored and developed skills in various martial arts disciplines, including Karate, Krav Maga, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, and Kickboxing. Since 2020, he has also trained in a range of traditional and modern weapons, gaining proficiency with Nunchaku, Sword, War Fans, Double Sword, Bo Staff, and Escrima sticks.
He currently holds a second-degree black belt and remains committed to continuous growth and excellence in martial arts.
Rosemary Hernadez-Jara
Dragon Master
1st Degree Black Belt
Rosemary Hernandez-Jara began her martial arts journey in 2010 at the age of 11 through the Chuck Norris Kickstart Kids program. In 2011, she began studying American Taekwondo and soon after entered the competitive circuit as an orange belt in the Sports Martial Arts Regional Texas League.
By 2012, she expanded her skills into competition-style Bo Staff, where her dedication earned her a 1st Place division title. After over a decade of training and experience, she began teaching Taekwondo in September 2023, bringing her passion and knowledge to the next generation of martial artists.
Blaise
Burnham
Assistant to Dragon Master
2nd Degree Brown Belt
Blaise Burnham began his Taekwondo journey in 2021 at the age of 13, quickly demonstrating a strong commitment to the art and its principles. In 2022, he joined the school’s leadership program, where he developed skills in mentorship, discipline, and teamwork. His dedication was recognized in 2024 when he earned first place titles in both traditional forms and sparring within his division. In 2025, Blaise expanded his role by becoming an instructor, sharing his knowledge and passion for Taekwondo with the next generation of students.