Fun Facts:

Age started martial arts: 15

Favorite kick: wheel kick

Teaching philosophy: Demand more from my students 

Can't have too many: BJJ uniforms

Won't leave home without: cell phone

Drink of choice: fruit tea with boba

Favorite book these days: any Tom Clancy

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be: a: blueberry

Where I go when I need to be alone: fishing

Most people don't know this about me:, but: I was in the Marine Corps.

My mantra of the moment: Be the best version of yourself.

Fun Facts:

Age started martial arts: 5

Favorite kick: front kick

Teaching philosophy: Being respectful can earn you respect

Can't have too many: sweatshirt leggings

Won't leave home without: my phone

Drink of choice:  water

Favorite book these days:  The Crucible

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be:  a watermelon

Where I go when I need to be alone: on drive

Most people don't know this about me: I'm allergic to foods I don't like

My mantra of the moment: Peace

Fun Facts:

Age started martial arts:  8

Favorite kick: hook round

Teaching philosophy:  Be patient

Can't have too many:  gadgets 

Won't leave home without:  wallet, phone & keys

Drink of choice:  kombacha

Favorite book these days:  Avatar

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be:  mango

Where I go when I need to be alone: My Happy Place

Most people don't know this about me:  I'm an introvert

My mantra of the moment: Keep getting better and improving as a person every single day.

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Fun Facts:

Age started martial arts: 6

Favorite kick: running jump side kick

Teaching philosophy: Teach with respect and see everyone as equal. 

Can't have too many: coffee beans

Won't leave home without: wallet, phone & keys

Drink of choice:  mango lassi

Favorite book these days:  Courage to be Disliked

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be:  a mango

Where I go when I need to be alone:  in my room

Most people don't know this about me:  I like to draw especially eye studies and tree studies.

My mantra of the moment:  Be in the present.

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Fun Facts:

Age started martial arts: 11

Favorite kick: fake front kick rouhdhouse

Teaching philosophy: Hard work beats talent

Can't have too many: video games

Won't leave home without: flip flops

Drink of choice:  mango juice

Favorite book these days:  4 Hour Work Week

If I were a fruit or vegetable, I'd be a: kiwi

Where I go when I need to be alone: woods

Most people don't know this about me:  I'm an introvert

My mantra of the moment: 30/60/90 Repeat

Fun Facts:

Age started martial arts: 12

Favorite kick:  hook kick

Teaching philosophy: Only the strong survive.

Can't have too many:  sparring sessions 

Won't leave home without:  skateboard

Drink of choice:  Cherry Coke

Favorite book these days:  Bones

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be:  a mango

Where I go when I need to be alone: my room

Most people don't know this about me:  I’m part Irish

My mantra of the moment: Live life to the fullest.

Age started martial arts: 41

Favorite kick: ax kick

Teaching philosophy: Karate teaches more than just self-defense, it builds character.

Can't have too many:  shoes 

Won't leave home without: dental floss and phone

Drink of choice:  ice water

Favorite book these days:  Start with your why

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be:  a guava

Where I go when I need to be alone:  the beach

Most people don't know this about me:  trained for the toughest marathon in North America

My mantra of the moment:  I am enough, just as I am.

Age started martial arts: 3

Favorite kick: ax kick

Teaching philosophy: My philosophy is rooted in principles of respect, discipline and perseverance

Can't have too many:  bobbi pins

Won't leave home without: necklace

Drink of choice:  Dr Pepper

Favorite book these days:  The Obstacle is the Way

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be:  mango

Where I go when I need to be alone:  my room

Most people don't know this about me: like collecting records

My mantra of the moment:  I choose happiness and positivity.

Fun facts:

Age started martial arts: 8

Favorite kick:  hook kick

Teaching philosophy: Always give 100% effort.

Can't have too many:  earrings

Won't leave home without:  phone and airpods

Drink of choice:  mango fruit with boba

Favorite book these days:  The Giver

If I were a fruit or vegetable I'd be a: strawberry

Where I go when I need to be alone: my room

Most people don't know this about me:  I’m an extrovert

My mantra of the moment: Be yourself and don't change into people's standards.