Mercer Island Martial Arts, Islander-owned and -operated, has been offering a variety of martial arts instruction since 1997. Black-belt master instructors MeLisa Turcott Strongheart and Krista Wells also hold degrees in psychology, enabling them to incorporate positive psychology and recreation therapy into a mix of traditional and modern martial arts. The school offers a variety of classes for preschool-age children to adult, women's self-defense, anti-bullying, special needs and anger management.