Founder and Chief Instructor for High Reaches. Leslie has instructor credentials from the Shinsei Hapkido Federation and the Polished Arrow Christian Martial Arts Network. She completed a B.S. in Education from Baldwin-Wallace College. Leslie holds earned rank in Kempo Karate, Shorinji Ryu Kenpo and 3rd Degree in her primary style of Shinsei Hapkido. Leslie has been teaching martial arts to children and adults since 2000.

Assistant Instructor for High Reaches. Kim has 14 years as an Ohio Park Ranger under her belt and she is a former R.A.D. Instructor (Rape Aggression Defense). Kim is the founder of the Chicks With Kicks S.T.A.N.C.E. Women's Assault Prevention program. She holds rank in Taekwondo and 3rd degree in her primary style of Shinsei Hapkido. Kim has fought and trained with full contact fighters and has over 20 years experience in the martial arts.