About Our Martial Arts School
Founded in 1994 By Jason Ross and was originally  located in Anoka, Mn  in the four years
since its inception Mr. Ross had trained over 200 students, Developed  programs  for
Students with special needs including children with Down Syndrome and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) ,

Mr. Ross also provided presentations to children at both the elementary and secondary
levels, focusing on self confidence, discipline and the martial arts. Mr. Ross also worked
closely with many aspects of the law enforcement and the private security community
providing defensive tactics training.

In 1997 Mr. Ross closed down his school to pursue a career with the LAPD, but in turn
signed on as the Deputy Chief of Public housing officers for Mastershield Security. In his time
with Mastershield Mr. Ross was the recipient of commendations from Mastershield for the
arrest of a felony murder suspect from Chicago and the Minneapolis Police Department for
promoting positive community awareness of public housing. with over thirteen years of
experience in the public service sector ( Health care, law enforcement, professional security
and the martial arts ) RIMA is a great  place to receive “true tested” skills Tae Kwon Do has to
offer.

Mr. Ross also works full time in the health care field as a Regional Logistics Manager

Mrs. Ross
Nicole Ross graduated from Saint Cloud State, MN with a
Bachelor of Social Work in 2000, and received my
Master of Science in 2002 from Saint Cloud State, MN.  Since my
graduation I have actively worked in the mental health field.  I began
my career as a Therapist in a residential treatment center and was
promoted to a Clinical Supervisor.  During the five years I worked in
residential treatment, I continuously worked to develop and
implement new and innovative therapy techniques into the
treatment  milieu.  I have developed and compiled various
treatment curriculum's including curriculum's that focus on healing
from trauma, social skills, and sex education.


Mrs. Ross is a professional member of the Association for Play Therapy
and the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy.  I serve as the
Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Association
for Play Therapy, and chair the Grant Writing/Fundraising
Committee.  I serve on the Sherburne County Safe Child Council,
and am a member of the Lodestone Networking Group in Elk
River, MN.    

Nicole R. Ross, M.S.

Work relocations brought us to Foley, MN in 2006 and we are very excited to
begin teaching new students

Mr.  & Mrs. Ross’ true love is teaching the Martial way to students and we look forward to
working with you and your family to help you achieve all the goals you have set forth.

Welcome to Ross’ Institute of Martial Arts — Lets begin
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