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Who's Behind LSTA

Four masters.
The credentials behind the system.

Co-Principals
Sifu Edward Armstrong
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

Sifu Julliana Armstrong
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
Sijo Nathan Young
Hawaii
Sijo Nathan Young
Founding Master · Technical Director

2× World Champion · 2004 Olympics Performer · Black Belt Magazine Feature · 2nd-Gen JKD, Bruce Lee lineage

Sifu Nick Benseman
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