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James Lynch
Jenny Johnson-Blanchard
Jenny Johnson-Blanchard
James has been practicing martial arts for over 30 years. He is a highly experienced Taekwondo and capoeira instructor. He holds a 4th Dan black belt, and holds the level of purple cord and title of Instructor in capoeira.
James has successfully transitioned to virtual teaching, adapting his methods to online platforms and providing students with a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Having taught students of all ages, from young children to adults, James tailors each lesson to meet the unique needs and abilities of individuals, fostering growth, discipline, and confidence at every level.
At Ignite, James teaches the adult taekwondo classes, as well as adult and teen capoeira conditioning classes, and all ages capoeira music classes.
He is a homeschool dad to three children, and in his free time enjoys cooking, hiking and camping.
Jenny Johnson-Blanchard
Jenny Johnson-Blanchard
Jenny Johnson-Blanchard
Jenny Johnson-Blanchard is a dedicated karate and capoeira instructor who brings with her 30+ years of experience in martial arts. She holds the rank of 4th-degree black belt in karate, and holds the level of green-purple cord and title of Instructor in capoeira.
Jenny has over 25 years experience teaching martial arts & fitness in both in-person and virtual formats to all ages. Her teaching philosophy blends traditional techniques with modern approaches, and her passion lies with building a positive community and helping each student grow in their own unique way, while discovering a love for movement and martial arts.
At Ignite, Jenny is the instructor for the Ignite Karate program, as well as the instructor for Ignite Capoeira kids, teen, and adult classes. She also teaches the adult fitness kickboxing classes.
She is a licensed K-12 teacher and is a homeschool mom to three children (who are all martial artists as well!). In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, and painting.