About Kicks Martial Arts

My name is Melanie Strauss and I was born and raised in Cooper City.  I started training in Tae Kwon Do when I was 4 years old and have had the opportunity to train with Steve, of Steve's House of Karate, for more than 20 years.  I was proud to test for my black belt at 10 and achieved my 2nd degree at 16!  While attending the University of South Florida, I trained for 2 years in Krav Maga and Tae Kwon Do.  After graduation, I moved to Israel to continue my study of martial arts.  I had the opportunity to volunteer in the army and other organizations and studied Karate, Judo and Krav Maga.  After returning to South Florida, I continued teaching at Steve's House of karate and tested for my 3rd degree black belt at 24.  

After over 30 years as an instructor and my personal mentor, Steve Rosenthal has decided to retire.  I am pleased to continue his teaching of traditional martial arts under our new name Kicks Martial Arts!