Inspiration is proudly serving Payson

Inspiration Martial Arts has Classes in Payson, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.

Who we Are And why You Should Train Here

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in . We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..

Get To Know Our World Class Instructors

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Sr. Master Jessiah Rueckert

Jessiah Rueckert is a 7th degree Black Belt and Certified Senior Master Instructor with Inspiration, and has been training in the martial arts for 30 Years. He has been instructing for 25 years. He is a 2017 World Champion in Creative Forms in addition to several state titles. Master Jessiah Rueckert is certified in 10 different weapons, Krav Maga, Warrior X-fit, Disruptive Student Management, Knife Defense 1 and 2, Gun Defense 1 and 2, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harrassment And Rape Prevention), Fight Like a GIrl Self Defense, along with holding black belts in several styles. He is passionate about teaching safety and self-defense to all age groups. In addition to his responsibilities with Inspiration Kids Glendale Az, he also holds the position of Regional Tournament Team Lead for the Arizona Region.

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Sharon Rueckert

Sharon Rueckert is a 3rd degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor with Inspiration. She has been training for 18 years all with Inspiration. She is the currentArizona state champion for 2020 in Traditional weapons, and has held several titles over the years. She hopes to test for her 4th Degree Black Belt in the near future. Mrs. Rueckert has a BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas with 2 years of post graduate work in Law and Social Work. She holds several certifications in continued education courses such as Warrior X-fit, Disruptive Student Management, Knife Defense, Gun Defense, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harrassment And Rape Prevention), Fight Like a GIrl Self Defense, along with holding black belts in several styles.

Mrs. Rueckert is passionate about making sure all of the Inspiration students reach their fullest potential both in martial arts and in life.

Master Jessiah Rueckert

Master Jessiah Rueckert

Jessiah Rueckert is a 7th degree Black Belt and Certified Senior Master Instructor with Inspiration, and has been training in the martial arts for 30 Years. He has been instructing for 25 years. He is a 2017 World Champion in Creative Forms in addition to several state titles. Master Jessiah Rueckert is certified in 10 different weapons, Krav Maga, Warrior X-fit, Disruptive Student Management, Knife Defense 1 and 2, Gun Defense 1 and 2, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harrassment And Rape Prevention), Fight Like a GIrl Self Defense, along with holding black belts in several styles. He is passionate about teaching safety and self-defense to all age groups. In addition to his responsibilities with Inspiration Kids Glendale Az, he also holds the position of Regional Tournament Team Lead for the Arizona Region.

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Sharon Rueckert

Sharon Rueckert is a 3rd degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor with Inspiration. She has been training for 18 years all with Inspiration. She is the currentArizona state champion for 2020 in Traditional weapons, and has held several titles over the years. She hopes to test for her 4th Degree Black Belt in the near future. Mrs. Rueckert has a BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas with 2 years of post graduate work in Law and Social Work. She holds several certifications in continued education courses such as Warrior X-fit, Disruptive Student Management, Knife Defense, Gun Defense, S.H.A.R.P. (Sexual Harrassment And Rape Prevention), Fight Like a GIrl Self Defense, along with holding black belts in several styles.
Mrs. Rueckert is passionate about making sure all of the Inspiration students reach their fullest potential both in martial arts and in life.

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Justin Blankenbaker

Student Doctor Justin Blankenbaker is a 5th Degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor with Inspiration, and has been training in the martial arts for almost 20 years–the last 10 of those being with Inspiration. He is the Arizona 2014 State Champion for Traditional Weapons, and the Arizona 2018 State Champion for Creative Weapons. He hopes to one day attain the title of Master Instructor. Outside of the martial arts, he is a first year Medical Student at Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ. He aspires to be an Emergency Medicine physician upon completion of his degree and residency. He currently holds a B.S. in Biochemistry (with a concentration in Medicinal Chemistry) and a minor in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University, and graduated with this degree in 2017.

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Jonathan Franco

In 2012 Mr. Franco became the first 15-17 year old ATA World Champion in Combat sparring, in addition to being Arizona State Sparring champion for 5 years. He has also received the Junior training instructor of the year in Arizona before the age of 18. Mr. Franco is currently a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo and a Certified Instructor with ATA.

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Bryan Goad

Bryan Goad is currently a 5th degree black belt in Taekwondo. He is a Certified Instructor and has been with Martial Arts for over 15 years.

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Lucas Dodson

Lucas Dodson is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo and a Multiple year Champion.

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Sergei Zdrale

Sergei Zdrale is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo and a Multiple year Champion.

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