Who am I

Dr. James Runyon started his martial arts training in his teens. Spending time in Tae Kwon Do, he moved to Judo in his 20’s where he enjoyed the wrestling aspect of that discipline. However, after years of training and desiring to defend himself and not just practice a sport, this student went back to Tae Kwon Do because of its fighting nature and capacity to defend against multiple aggressors.
Continuing to study under Grandmasters, James has multiple black belts and has begun concentrating on Hapkido and its instinctive defensive physical characteristics.
Dr. Runyon has many interests. He is a multi-engine flight instructor, an accomplished pianist, has written five books, plays several brass instruments, has two grandchildren, has been married to his wife Cindi for 30+ years and became owner of Impact Martial Arts and Fitness in 2024.
Dr. James T. Runyon is also the full-time Pastor at First Baptist Los Lunas and a City Councilor for the Village of Los Lunas.

Education  & Credentials

Train Like a Warrior.