Ryan Gillikin
5th Degree Black Belt
Mrs. Gillikin is the owner and chief instructor at United States Taekwondo location in Bay Minette, Alabama. She has been training in Taekwondo since the age of 9 and became a Junior Instructor when she was 13 years old. She attended the University of South Alabama on a full academic scholarship and graduated with honors with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She currently works at several hospitals and medical facilities in the North Baldwin area. Despite her intense medical work schedule, Mrs. Gillikin makes time to operate her martial arts school in the afternoons and evening in Bay Minette. Her strong commitment to traditional training and hard work with no short cuts have allowed her to develop strong martial artists who have gone on to become productive members in their community.
Personal Fact: Mrs. Gillikin used to be a member of a crew that participated in sailing regattas in Mobile Bay and regularly competes in adventure races.