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.
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.
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
3rd 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.