About Us

Our beginnings

Our school began as a dream while Master Terence Lee, our owner, taught at ATA Martial Arts in Bentonville, Arkansas. After an opportunity arose for Master Lee to open a school of his own, our team officially assembled as GSH Elite Martial Arts under GTMA (Global Traditional Martial Arts).  We aim to bring the art of GSHIM Taekwondo to Northwest Arkansas and provide opportunities for our community to learn this art in whatever ways we can.

Our Goal

At GSH Elite Martial Arts, we believe that martial arts wasn't designed to fight, but to stop fights. With honesty, passion, and respect, we aim to change lives and promote this belief, one black belt at a time. 

Meet our Team!

Terence Lee
Founder & Chief instructor
6th Degree Black Belt

Terence began his martial arts journey in 2008 at 35 years old when he enrolled his children. He earned his black belt in 2010 and began assisting classes in 2011. He earned his first World Championship title in that same year. Terence's passion lies in building better citizens. He currently works for Sam's Club as a Merchant for tropical fruits, as well as serving as owner and Chief Instructor of GSH Elite Martial Arts as a sixth degree black belt and Master Instructor.

15+ years of teaching
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3x NASKA Grand Champion
Sport Karate Open
Traditional Forms
Traditional Weapons

2x GTMA Grand Champion
best all-around
martial artist

6x Global Champion
Traditional Forms
Traditional Weapons
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​5x ATA world champion
traditional forms
​traditional weapons

Jasmine Lee
Program Director &
​Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt

Jasmine began her martial arts journey in 2008 at four years old. She earned her first GTMA Global Championship title in 2022 and her Instructor Certification under Master Lee in 2023. Alongside her role on the mat, Jasmine's main responsibility lies in maintaining GSH's everyday operations—communication, event planning, and procurement. She also doubles as a licensed REALTOR®​ under Serviam Real Estate.

5+ years of teaching

1x GTMA Grand Champion
best all-around
martial artist

​4x GTMA Global Champion
Traditional Forms
Traditional Weapons​

​2x ATA virtual national champion
​traditional forms
​traditional weapons

Adrian Lopez
instructor
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​4th Degree Black Belt

Adrian began his martial arts journey in 2012 at 13 years old. He earned his ATA World Championship title in 2019, his Instructor Certification under Senior Master Jason McCranie at ATA in 2020, and all three of his GTMA Global Championship titles in 2022. His passion lies in creating strong, independent competitors. Outside of martial arts, Adrian works as a Logistics Specialist at Uber Freight.

5+ Years of Teaching
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​3x GTMA Global Champion
Traditional Forms
Traditional Weapons
Stick Sparring

1x ATA world champion
traditional weapons

Holden Betz
instructor
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3rd Degree Black Belt

Holden began his martial arts journey in 2013 at four years old. He met Master Lee at age seven and has trained under him ever since. Holden earned his first GTMA Global Championship title in 2022 and his Instructor Certification under Master Lee in 2025. Outside of martial arts, he attends NWACC as a post-secondary student with a goal to pursue a degree in ecology.

Certified Instructor
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1x GTMA Grand Champion
best all-around
martial artist
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​7x GTMA Global Champion
Traditional Forms
Traditional Weapons
Stick Sparring

Heidi Lopez
instructor
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3rd Degree Black Belt

Heidi began her martial arts journey in 2018 at nine years old. She earned her first GTMA Global Championship title in 2025 and her Instructor Certification under Master Lee in 2026. Outside of martial arts, Heidi attends both Bentonville West High School and NWACC with a goal to pursue a degree in animal science.

Certified Instructor
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​2x GTMA Global Champion
Traditional Weapons

what does "GSH" stand for?

"top"

"skill"

"group"

Mandarin Chinese doesn't translate to English one hundred percent, so the direct translation of "高手會" doesn't make much sense. The "true" meaning of this phrase roughly translates to "elite group", which is where Elite Martial Arts comes from!