Master Curtis Barnett

Master Barnett obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University while in the pursuit of trying to make the U.S. Olympic Taekwondo Team, an accomplishment he highly credits to the discipline and structure that Taekwondo has taught him over the years.

After making AAU National Team for a Fourth and Final time, Master Barnett retired from as a competitive athlete and began to focus more on teaching. Refining his skills as an instructor and eventually taking over the family business. Master Barnett became the Head Instructor and owner of Barnett Taekwondo Academy. Over his life and career as a martial artist and instructor, Master Barnett has had the opportunity to work with and instruct thousands of students and athletes. It is his personal goal to help as many people as he can, and to continue the lineage and legacy of Barnett Taekwondo Academy on to the next generation.

Aside from Taekwondo, Master Barnett had the privilege and honor to serve the communities of DeKalb and Clarke County as a Sheriff Deputy for eight years. This experience and insight in Law Enforcement greatly influenced Master Barnett’s approach to teaching “TRUE” self-defense. Master Barnett can frequently be heard saying “My time as a Law Enforcement Officer provided me with one of the best educations I could ever receive when it comes down to one truly having to protect themselves.”