John C. Graybeal holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. He is a former F-16 pilot who graduated number one in his pilot training class. Currently he fly’s C-130s for the Peoria Air National Guard. He is a 4th degree Black Belt Master Instructor and a former United States Tae Kwon Do Champion. In 1993 he opened a martial arts school in Bloomington, Illinois and began teaching full time. He enjoys working with children and adults through his unique martial arts programs. He can be seen on his own local martial arts television show, Twin City Martial Arts. He is very active in children’s issues, organizing and raising money to sponsor children in physically empowering programs.
He is a contributing writer to Martial Arts Professional and Martial Arts Business Information Magazine. As an amateur magician Mr. Graybeal has performed in venues nationwide, including the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas.