Meet Our Instructors

Robert Chisenhall

Owner & Head Instructor

Mr. Chisenhall began his martial arts career at the age of 7 under the instruction of Master David Blevins in January 1995 and earned his first-degree black belt in September 1999.

At the age of 14, he began assisting Master Blevins in the children’s classes as an instructor.

Where he continued to work through high school. At the age of 16, he worked with Mrs. Eleanor Kurtz and three other instructors running a martial arts day camp for children ages 5-12.

In March 2006, a year after graduating high school, Mr. Chisenhall earned his second-degree black belt.

He attended college at Lindenwood University. And dual enrolled in the St. Louis County police Academy graduating in May 2009. And served as a police officer in the City of Pagedale. In September 2011, he enlisted in the Missouri National Guard as a Military Police Soldier. Mr. Chisenhall graduated from training and began work with the Department of Corrections as a Probation and Parole Officer working specifically with at-risk gang members.

In March 2014, he earned his third-degree black belt.

In November 2019, he earned his fourth-degree black belt. Mr. Chisenhall currently works full-time for the Missouri National Guard as a recruiter and is a proud instructor at Blue Wave Life Martial Arts in Brentwood.

Doug Flora

In Memoriam

Doug Flora was absolutely instrumental in the creation of Blue Wave Life. His enthusiasm for Tae Kwon Do training (and life in general) was infectious. Doug was one of the world’s best ambassadors for the art. Doug passed away on October 1, 2017, at 59.

“I started training Chung Do Kwan style Tae Kwon Do in January 1999 under Master David L. Blevins. But it is fair to say I started “learning” CDK TKD in 1995 when our son started training and I spent many hours observing many classes, tournaments, and TKD related activities. I received my Cho Dan Black Belt from Great Grand Master Yong Taek (Paul) Chung in Kansas City, MO, in October 2004.

Shortly after I began teaching CDK TKD outside the main school.

I’ve taught in many venues, community clubs, schools, churches, area parks, our yard and in our St. Louis area CDK branch locations.

Last year, in addition to our branch school Crossroads Blue Wave Wentzville, I founded our storefront location in University City, MO. Where I’ve realized a very special dream of teaching and training with three generations of my own family CDK TKD.

I love teaching and training. It makes me happy and brings me great joy and gratification.

I personally approach it as my ministry and see many spiritual parallels. I’m drawn to the fairness and honesty of CDK TKD. Everyone meets the same training goals to advance, and advancement comes with the promise of more hard work and challenges.

I’m a 3rd Degree Sam Dan Black Belt now and can say I’ve learned a lot not only from teaching students but from the students as well. It has amplified my advanced Black Belt training with Master Blevins.

I encourage anyone (and especially families as mine has) to come experience CDK TKD and discover what it holds for you.”

Julie Nowakowski

Assistant Instructor

In January of 2005 Miss Julie Nowakowski enrolled her 3 children in a three week introductory session of Tae Kwon Do with Master David Blevins at Blue Wave Martial Arts and Fitness. Three weeks later only one child remained in the class and by then Miss Julie had joined him. She and her son trained together for a year and a half.

Her son moved on to a new activity and Miss Julie continued her Martial Arts journey.

The road to being a martial artist begins the moment you step on the training floor. Like so many students she works with today, she began as a parent observing her kids. Now nearly 20 years later, she continues to train at Blue Wave main school with Master Blevins as a 2nd degree black belt. Over her 20 year journey Miss Julie has assisted in teaching at several programs.

She was invited to be an assistant instructor at Blue Wave Life in November of 2023. And enjoys sharing her love of the martial arts with students of all ages.

Martial Art is for everyone and at Blue Wave Life she continues to encourage families to begin their journey together. Tae Kwon Do is for all ages, body types and people- take a leap of faith and step out onto the training floor.