Chief Master Dan Dorton is the owner of the Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines.  He is the school's Head Instructor and he brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and leadership to the academy.  Chief Master Dorton leads the Combat Hapkido program and co-leads the Tae Kwon Do program. 

•6th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

•8th Dan Black Belt in Combat Hapkido

•Over 30 years of martial arts experience

•Certified Instructor in International Police Defense Tactics

•Instructor with the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance
        
•USCDKA Black Belt Hall of Fame

•World Kido Federation

•Outstanding Instructor Award