REACH OUT
One conversation.
Clear fit or honest no.
We identify the right fit for your facility, confirm deployment details, and give you a clear answer, whether that answer is yes or no. Select the path below that matches your situation.
Who's Behind LSTA
Four masters.
Four masters.
The credentials behind the system.
Co-Principals
Norfolk, VA
Sifu Edward Armstrong
Co-Founder & Co-Principal
Built a landmark U.S. light sword academy · Entrepreneur of the Year · Featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox · Parks & Recreation Contract
Langley AFB, Virginia
Sifu Julliana Armstrong
Co-Principal · First American Int'l Referee
3× WEKAF National Champion · NASM-Certified Trainer · Former U.S. military contractor, Langley AFB & Fort Eustis
Team USA, 2X GSBA World Champion, Germany 2026
Founding Masters & Technical Directors
Hawaii
Sijo Nathan Young
Founding Master · Technical Director
2× World Champion · 2004 Olympics Performer · Black Belt Magazine Feature · 2nd-Gen JKD, Bruce Lee lineage
Los Angeles, CA
Sifu Nick Benseman
Founding Master · Choreography Director
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 · Tenet · The 5th Wave · 101 Stunt Credits on IMDb · JKD · Capoeira · Kempo · Judo