Warrior Servant Martial Arts

08/31/2026

One of the few pictures we have of the Fayette WSMA at the Fayette Community Church. This was 2008. The Church flooded and all the things from the Sunday School room in the basement had to come up to the fellowship Hall (Community Room) . Shortly after I moved classes to Upper Iowa University.

-Soke Tenney.

08/30/2026

This picture is the mood. Its Sunday, go to Church and find rest in the Lord. Trinity Tenney was young, sitting next to her cousin Rayne Adams and a super young Onnie Tenney . I feel ya Trin... I feel ya.

--Soke Tenney

08/29/2026

Digging deep in the Fayette WSMA memory box we find a very young Sensei Andrew Sass and Sensei Jonathan Eichelberger . These two would help keep the dojo going after covid. Sensei Sass also later helped me get the first Maquoketa WSMA dojo going. Sensei Eichelberger was an inviting machine introducing young men to the WSMA like Sensei Joel Zupke, Sensei Jonathan Askren and Sensei Andrew Sass . What a great group of Students.

08/28/2026

Im going to leave this memory right here today. Sensei DC earning his first degree black belt. I tied my own first black belt on him. This was a great day.

--Soke James Tenney

08/28/2026

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I want to give a shout out to a former student, Now Master, Dan Baham, who has a Korea Sword art class,

If you are in Cedar Rapids check out his class.

Kumdo is traditional Korean swordsmanship that builds strength, discipline, and focus. Students of all ages practice forms and sparring with safe equipment, rooted in centuries of tradition. Classes offered in Cedar Rapids for all ages.

08/27/2026

One of my favorite pictures of training in Fayette. Pastor Ray Adams , Sensei Spike Nuss, and I giving some mean mug faces. For a few years we held classes at Upper Iowa University's old wrestling room, before they repurposed it into a weight room for athletes. We lovingly called itbl our Dungeon.

08/26/2026

This was 2019, The last full year I ran the Dojo Full time. This is a great look at the Black Belts and dedicated students that were going. We were there to Test Sensei Sass and Sensei Eichelburger for 2nd Degree Black Belt. For a Sensei, this was a good day. So many memories. If you have great pics or memories please send them to me.

Soke James Tenney

08/25/2026

How Long has Sensei DC (and Sensie Trinity) Tenney, been training in Fayette? 20 Years, This is a picture of me Training in the yard of my Father, Carl Tenney, with DC and Trinity trying to figure this out. DC was 4, Trinity was 2. I love this picture

--Soke Tenney

08/19/2026

Dear Students and Families of Warrior Servant Martial Arts,

It is with mixed emotions that we write to announce the upcoming closure of our Fayette location.
Our final class in Fayette will be held on Tuesday, September 29th.

First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the privilege to teach, train, and serve each and every one of you. Watching our students grow in confidence, discipline, and skill has been an incredible honor. We are truly going to miss training with all of you at this location and will cherish the memories we have shared on the mats here.

Although this chapter in Fayette is coming to an end, your martial arts journey does not have to stop! We strongly encourage all of our students to continue their training at our Oelwein Location:
Evangelical Free Church
225 20th St SE
Oelwein, IA 50662

Friday Night - Kids Class, Tai Chi, Kenpo Jitsu
Tuesday Night Schedule (Starting October 6th)-
Family Kenpo and Advanced Kenpo

If you have any questions about the transition or want to discuss continuing your training, please do not hesitate to reach out to Sensei Matt Janaszak at 319-327-0789.

We deeply appreciate your support of Warrior Servant Martial Arts and hope you keep training in Oelwein!

Respectfully,

Soke James Tenney and Sensei DC Tenney

Warrior Servant Martial Arts of Oelwein

07/20/2026

Due to the weather we will not be having class tonight. Hope everyone stays safe and dry.