
West Coast Fremont
510-713-1862
Meet The Team

Master Instructor
KJN Richard
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.

Front Desk/Instructor
KJN Carista
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

Instructor
KJN Jeff
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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Instructor
KJN Manjot
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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Instructor
KJN Lamar
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

Instructor
BKJN Kyle
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.

Program Director/Instructor
KJN Daphne
Fun Facts:
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.

Front Desk/Instructor
BKJN Zoe
Fun Facts:
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.

Instructor
SBN Khushi
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.