About the TMA Instructors

Sabum Anna began studying Tae Kwon Do in New Mexico at Gallup Martial Arts under Sabum Jim and Judy Christian when she was just six years old. She was an assistant instructor for some time at Gallup Martial Arts before moving to Idaho Falls and opening Teton Martial Arts. 

 

Sabum Anna has a passion for martial arts and strives to make a positive impact on our community. Her goals for Teton Martial Arts are to create an environment for students of all ages to express themselves, better themselves, and to grow a network of people to support and encourage them.

Aaron Kays joined the Marine Corps when he was only 17 years old. He served two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Aaron began studying Tae Kwon Do in 2012 with Sabum Anna at Gallup Martial Arts, under Sabum Jim and Judy Christian. 

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Aaron and Anna Kays moved to Idaho Falls in 2014 and continued to study Tae Kwon Do until opening Teton Martial Arts in 2017. 

Aaron is a wonderful instructor, he’s often goofy, and makes classes lots of fun!

Coach Joseph began his journey in the martial arts world at a very young age. From age 4 to 7 he studied Kung Fu and Boxing. He later started learning Kickboxing and Muay Thai training with legend and 5x World Muay Thai Champion, Kru William “The Bull” Sriyapai at what became known as the Ultimate Fighting Center in Hesperia, CA. Joseph became an assistant Boxing Coach in 1998 and in 2010 became certified as Assistant Kickboxing and Muay Thai Instructor by Gilbert Corral Jr. a World Champion with over 200 fights and only 8 losses. Joseph Puga is an ISSA-Certified Fitness Coach, Kickboxing Instructor, Muay Thai instructor, and personal trainer.

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Coach Joseph continued both learning and teaching for several years, obtaining multiple certifications under different Kru in Muay Thai. Then in 2020 Coach Joseph decided to become a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach, and Nutritionist through International Sports Sciences Association.

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Anna Kays began studying with Coach Joseph in 2019 and they quickly became friends over their common love of martial arts, and desire to be a positive influence on our community. 

 

Whatever fitness or martial arts related goal you have, Coach Joseph can help you accomplish it!