AARON HENSLEY + RISE NATION
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4616 NE 4th St · Renton WA 98059
MEET Grand Master HENKEL
Head Instructor & Grand Master — Success Martial Arts
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Grand Master Henkel has dedicated his life to helping students grow through martial arts. With nearly four decades of teaching experience, he has guided thousands of students while building a community centered on confidence, character, discipline, and personal growth.
8th
Degree Black Belt
38+
Years of Teaching
8
Seattle Area Locations
1996
Success Martial Arts Founded
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Grand Master Henkel began his martial arts journey in 1984. What started as a personal pursuit quickly became a lifelong passion for learning, teaching, and helping others discover their potential through martial arts training.
In 1988, he began teaching students and developing an approach that balanced high standards with encouragement, mentorship, and genuine care. His philosophy has always centered on helping students become stronger people—not just better martial artists.
As his experience and leadership grew, so did his impact. In 1989, he opened his first school and continued expanding opportunities for students and families throughout Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue and Issaquah area. Today, the organization includes seven schools serving communities across the region.
In 1996, Grand Master Henkel established the Renton location, creating a place where students of all ages could build confidence, develop life skills, and become part of a supportive community. Over the years, he has helped guide thousands of students through their martial arts journey.
His vision remains the same today as it was when he first stepped onto the mat: to use martial arts as a vehicle for positive change, helping students develop the character, discipline, and resilience needed to succeed in every area of life.
Experience & Expertise
Credentials &
Achievements
A lifetime of training, teaching, and building a global martial arts organization — these are the milestones that defineour founder's legacy.
8th Degree Black Belt
Grand Master Henkel holds the rank of 8th Dan, representing decades of dedicated training, teaching, and leadership.
Founder of Multiple Schools
He has helped grow a network of seven martial arts schools serving families throughout Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue and Issaquah area.
38 Years of Teaching Experience
Since beginning his teaching career in 1988, he has spent nearly four decades developing students and instructors.
Thousands of Students Taught
Over the course of his career, he has guided and mentored thousands of students of all ages and backgrounds.
Renton School Leader Since 1996
For nearly three decades, he has led the Renton community through martial arts education and character development.
The Journey
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1984
Began training in martial arts and started a lifelong journey of learning and personal growth.
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1988
Started teaching students and developing his philosophy of leadership through martial arts.
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1989
Opened his first martial arts school and began serving a growing student community.
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1996
Established the Renton school, bringing traditional martial arts training to local families.
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today
Continues leading students, instructors, and seven schools throughout Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue and Issaquah area.
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๐ด Leadership and instruction across seven martial arts schools in Renton, Newcastle, Bellevue and Issaquah area
๐ด Community-focused martial arts programs serving thousands of students and families
๐ด Traditional Taekwondo instruction and black belt development programs
๐ด Youth character development and leadership training initiatives
๐ด Decades of martial arts education, mentorship, and instructor development
The Foundation of SUCCESS
What We Believe
At Success Martial Arts, we believe martial arts should develop the whole person — not just physical ability.
discipline
Progress comes from consistency, effort, and respect for the process. We don't rush development — we build it step by step. Every milestone achieved is a reflection of hard work, dedication, and growth.
Structure
Clear systems create real improvement and measurable results. Our structured curriculum gives students a clear path forward, helping them understand where they are, what they're working toward, and how to keep progressing.
Confidence Through Achievement
Results are earned through commitment and perseverance — not shortcuts or participation trophies. The confidence developed through that process extends far beyond training and positively impacts school, work, and everyday life.
positive training
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A supportive and encouraging environment helps students stay motivated and reach their potential. Here, you're never just a student — you're part of a community that supports, challenges, and celebrates each other's success.
We don't chase hype. We build real skill.
our team
8th dan, Grand Master Henkel
renton
7th Dan, Mrs. Master Henkel
Renton
7th Dan, Master Ahn
Queen Anne, Rainier Valley
6th Dan, Master Dacuan
Burien
5th Dan, Master Gow
Renton
5th Dan, Master Greivell
Kent YMCA
4th Dan, Mr. Jury
Puyallup
4th Dan, Mr. Orellana
Renton
3rd Dan, Mr. Ahearn
Matt Griffin YMCA, Renton
3rd Dan, Mr. Orellana
Sammamish YMCA, Renton
3rd Dan, Mrs. Eames
Coal Creek YMCA
More Than Techniques
We Develop the
Martial Artist.
At Success Martial Arts, we carry the founder's original mission into every single class — no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just real structured martial arts training that changes lives.
โ World-class curriculum
โ Certified, background-checked instructors at every class
โ A respectful, disciplined academy culture
โ Emphasis on character, focus, and self-control — not just kicks
โ No gimmicks — traditional martial arts values, modern delivery
Train Under a System Built on Decades of Excellence
Work With Our Team.
Train under a system built by our head instructor and led by our directors. Your trial is the best way to experience the difference.
Success Martial Arts Renton WA
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4616 NE 4th St · Renton WA 98059
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Root-cause healing that restores the body through nervous system regulation, detox pathways, and metabolism. Not symptom-chasing. Not another bandaid.
Hi, I'm Dr. Kourtney
Three pillars of real,
๏ปฟlasting results
Energy & Fatigue Recovery
Nervous system and detox support that addresses why your body is stuck in survival mode — not just masking exhaustion with caffeine and supplements.
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Metabolism & Weight Loss Resistance
If you're eating right and exercising but nothing moves, there's a deeper reason. We find it — and fix it — using functional labs and a personalized protocol.
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Hormone Balance
Hormone issues are signals of something deeper — drainage, nervous system dysregulation, or metabolic burden. I help you address the root, not just the numbers.
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MY APPROACH
Why clients get results when
nothing else worked
I combine 20+ years as a pharmacist with a root-cause, whole-body approach — bridging conventional medicine with the deeper healing most practitioners never address.
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Regulate before you detox
Nervous system and drainage are the non-negotiable foundation. Skip this step and nothing else sticks.
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Healing is low and slow
Real detox doesn't happen overnight. Sustainable results come from doing it right — at the pace your body can actually handle.
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Symptoms are signals, not diagnoses
Hormone imbalances, weight gain, fatigue — your body is communicating. We listen, then address what they're pointing to.
"I get it, because I've been there — and I know exactly where conventional medicine stops and real healing begins."
โ Pharmacist-level fluency in your labs, medications, and diagnostics
โ Functional medicine lens that asks why , not just what
โ Whole-body protocols — nervous system, detox, and metabolism together
โ 1:1 consultations using the Root Cause Method, not cookie-cutter plans
โ Internationally accredited certification teaching practitioners the same method
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