Mark takes us Beyond the Mat teaching us the life lessons of Grit, Grind and Growth.

Head Master Mark Cox Mark Cox started his training in 1983 under Grand Master Dennis Ichikawa in Tarzana. His love for the Martial Arts and teaching even when he was a lower ranking student was evident from the beginning. Mr. Cox was born and raised here in California. He earned his 1st degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do under Dennis Ichikawa in 1987. He now has 4 children: 3 boys and 1 girl. Michael, Gabriel, Daniel, and Ariel). Mr. Cox had very meager beginnings; in 1987 Mr. Cox was a machinist and part time pool man with a mega dream. His dream was to have a martial arts studio that impacted the lives of 1000’s. His goal was to have over 100 Black Belts. Through God’s direction and perseverance Mr. Cox now operate one of largest schools in the San Fernando Valley that presently has over 700 Black Belts. Mr. Cox believed in himself and overcame very trying times and his school now impacts this community in a very positive way. As a former LAPD Reserve Officer, Mr. Cox understands and works hand-in-hand with law enforcement to help keep our officers safe. Chatsworth Karate started in 1987 at the Church at Rocky Peak, after four years teaching the karate ministry Mr. Cox opened on the corner of Lassen and De Soto in 1990. In 1998 he had outgrown his location he then moved to his present location on the corner of Canoga and Devonshire. Mr. Cox is a family man and knows the value of leadership; he instills those values on a daily basis with both the adults and the juniors. His Born to Win slogan is known throughout the valley. www.beyondthematbook.com Facebook Mark Cox