Our Instructors
Master Christopher Vedda (6th Dan)
Martial Arts and fitness training have been a life-long journey and passion for Mr. Vedda. His journey began with a fitness-focused upbringing and a strong commitment to Martial Arts training as a young boy. Later, working as an instructor for Master Dewey Sutton, he began seeking an education in the healing arts and achieved a degree of Kinesiology from Texas Christian University. His goal was to better understand the bio-mechanics and physiology behind these things for which he had such great passion in order to improve the quality of his art and instruction. Mr. Vedda now holds a Rokudan (6th Degree) under Master Sutton and Grand Master J. Pat Burleson and a Sandan (3rd Degree) under Master John Atkinson and Grandmaster Army Rizzo. His training has continued to expand into disciplines such as Modern Arnis, GoJoShori, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Boxing and many more.
Mr. Richard Allen (4th Dan)
Mr. Allen began his martial arts training at TKO Karate under Master Dewey Sutton at the age of 11. Later earning his Black Belt and becoming a lead instructor, teaching for four years. Duriung that time he eared two 1st Place titles at the AOK State Championship for Team Kata and Self Defense with Mr. Cody Stephens. Mr. Allen finds simplicity and depth in his favorite martial arts subjects; Katas and Bo Staff forms, as he is very particular regarding details. Mr. Allen expanded his knowledge further working for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office From 2012 to 2021, which has given hima unique prosepective that he now brings to Trinity MAFA. He hold a Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt) under Master Sutton and continues to train with us here, furthering his passion to learn, teach, and mentor.
Mr. Jeremy Carrier (3rd Dan)
Mr. Carrier began his American Karate training in 2010, joining his son who had been training for several years prior. The desire to simply share this activity with his son quickly turned into a passion that has driven him forward since. Mr. Carrier cites his American Karate training as a major contributor to both mental and physical health and improved quality of life. While training under Master Dewey Sutton, Mr. Carrier found a particular interest in "power breaking" wood and concrete with hand and elbow techniques. Since early 2014, Mr. Carrier has served as an assistant instructor with Trinity Martial Arts and recently was promoted to full instructor status following earning his Sandan (3rd Degree). In addition to American Karate, Mr. Carrier has trained in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mr. Gabriel Vedda (2nd Dan)
Mr. Vedda has been training in martial arts since 2013. He earned the rank of Shodan (1st Degree) in July of 2021 and the rank of Nidan (2nd Degree) in July of 2023. He has continued to expand his knowledge cross training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In the summer of 2022, Mr. Vedda traveled to Vegas for the MAIA Super show and was able to train with martial arts legends like Bill Superfoot Wallace, Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida and Carlos Machado. Mr. Vedda played competative Soccer and Football in school, but how now shifted his focus to his true passion of martial arts. As he finishes his Senior Year, he plans to pursue a Degree in Criminal Justice and a career in either Military Special Forces or Law Enforcement. He is a great leader and example for our students, Mr. Vedda personifies our Black Belt Principles.Mr. Gabriel Vedda (2nd Dan)
Ms. Gueniviere Rogers (2nd Dan)
Mrs. Gullahorn (1st Dan)
Mrs. Gullahorn began her martial arts journey in 1990, discovering early on that martial arts is not just about physical skill, but about perseverance, discipline, and personal growth. While life created periods where she had to step away from training, the lessons and passion she gained from martial arts always brought her back to the mat. She returned to training in 2010 and continued until an injury during a tournament required time away for recovery. Determined to keep moving forward, she returned again in 2018 and has remained committed ever since. Ms. Gullahorn currently holds the rank of 1st Dan and is preparing to test for her 2nd Dan in August 2026. Her training is in American Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of Grand Master Dewey Sutton, Grand Master J. Pat Burleson, and Master Christopher Vedda. One of the highlights of her martial arts journey was meeting her early inspiration, Cynthia Rothrock. Through her own experiences, Ms. Gullahorn understands that the martial arts path is not always a straight line. She enjoys teaching self-defense, especially women’s self-defense, and encourages students of all ages to stay committed to their journey. Her goal is to help students build confidence, discipline, and perseverance both on and off the mat.
Ms. Sophia Vedda (1st Dan)
Ms. Vedda has been training in martial arts since she was 4 years old. Along with her journey in the martial arts, Ms. Vedda did competitive dance, theater and musical theater. After tearing her ACL and meniscus during athletics in 2022, she had to undergo surgery and rehab. But as a true testament to her warrior spirit, she fought through all of this and returned to the activities she loves. She earned the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in August of 2024. She has earned her letterman jacket with the Varsity Drill team. She has been cast in several plays and musicals at the High School as well as in the Casa Mañana summer program. She juggles her studies, early morning drill team practices, after school theater and musical theater rehearsal and instructing at the dojo. After High School, her goal is to go to college to study Theater/Musical and Teaching so that one day she will become a school teacher, leading her students with the same black belt principles that have given her success.
Our Lineage
The American Taekwondo System was brought to the United States by Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, the "Father Of American TaeKwonDo", in the 1950s. Master trained under Master Dewey Sutton. Master Sutton started training in American Karate in 1976 under the Grand Master J. Pat Burleson system. Master Sutton earned the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt in August of 2009. Our system has been passed down and refined over the years to become what it is today. We constantly re-evaluate our training so we always remain relevant in today's society and provide the best physical and mental training for our students.
Our Lineage
Grand Master Jhonn Ree - 10th Degree
Grand Master Allen Steen - 10th Degree
Grand Master J. Pat Burleson - 10th Degree
Grand Master Dewey Sutton - 10th Degree
Master Christopher Vedda - 6th Degree (Owner/Chief Instructor)
Mr. Richard Allen - 4th Degree
Mr. Christopher Courtney- 4th Degree
Mr. Jeremy Carrier - 3rd Degree
Mr. Gabriel Vedda - 2nd Degree (Lead Instructor)
Ms. Gueniviere Rogers - 2nd Degree
Mrs. Sharla Gullahorn - 1st Degree
Ms. Sophia Vedda - 1st Degree
