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Patrick Schafer’s favorite superhero is the Silver Surfer, and he enjoys the quirky cartoon *Courage the Cowardly Dog*. His top movie pick is *The Empire Strikes Back*, and he can’t resist a good burger. One of the most enjoyable things he’s ever done is teaching, although he admits that heights make him uneasy. Musically, he’s a fan of both Type O Negative and Falamansa. His dream vacation is simply any day not spent in the office for eight hours straight. Growing up, he was nicknamed “Grilo,” and when it comes to cereal, he keeps it simple with plain puffed millet and milk.

Sensei Nathaniel’s favorite superhero is Iron Man, and he enjoys watching SpongeBob SquarePants. His favorite movie is *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3*, and he never says no to tacos. One of the most exciting things he’s ever done is surfing. He admits to being scared of centipedes, but he finds energy in the music of Denzel Curry. If given the chance, his dream vacation would be to Greece. Growing up, he was called “Nate,” and his favorite cereal is Reese’s Puffs.

Superman is a fave superhero because he hid his powers and was humble. Loves Frosted Flakes because they’re GRRREAT! Kraig’s actually scared of the Disney Teacup Ride because spinning makes Sensei sick!

Sensei Jeoffrey the wonder boy" is a skilled karate instructor who draws inspiration from his favorite cartoon Naruto. When he's not teaching, he indulges in his favorite food, pork blood stew, and unwinds with Titanic. He's not a fan of cereal but loves his students' discipline.

Fun fact coming soon for sensei Cory!

Bog as he is sometimes called loves action films from Jackie Chan adventures to the John Wick series. This makes sense because the most fun he’s ever had is when he jumped out of a moving car! His superhero is his dad.

Sensei Richard’s favorite superhero is the Human Torch, and he enjoys the anime *One Piece*. His favorite movie is *Pulp Fiction*, and when it comes to food, he prefers anything he doesn’t have to cook. One of his most memorable experiences was living in Antarctica for a year. He admits to being scared of sharks and enjoys listening to Dave Brubeck’s *Take Five*. His dream vacation is simply one that’s fully paid for. Growing up, his nickname was “Pooh,” and instead of a traditional cereal, he humorously lists cereal malt beverages as his favorite.

When Dougie Fresh (nickname) is in your home sweet home (Motley Crue fan), be sure to serve him some Coco Puffs or Sesame Chicken. But keep bugs and spiders out which gives him the heebie jeebies. If you can’t, he’d rather head to Hawaii to get away from it all.

Loves courage and bravery in movies like Braveheart, The Rock, and Shawshank Redemption. He is a good old hamburger-loving guy, and if you ever forget his name, you can simply yell out his nickname, “Hey You.”

An enthusiast with a penchant for all things superhero, especially the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! However, even a superhero like him can have a quirky moment, like the time he forgot his pants on the way to school! And let's not forget his unique fear - those bushy-tailed critters, squirrels!

An admiration for Batman and Phineas and Ferb are a fun mix for Sierra. She's resilient and four stitches from a slip 'n slide mishap at church, are testament to that, also the fact that her biggest fear are jump scares! Her childhood nickname "Giggles" in her youth, helps her have lightheartedness and joy to her personality.

Tomas is a man of mystery whose favorite superhero is Batman. He loved Alien the movie, but he oddly enough is also afraid of, you guessed it…aliens. He dreams about traveling to Japan to stay at an onsen/ryokan.

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She’s so cool having surfed over at Santorini, Greece. A movie saga maven, she loves Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. She is all about safety but smiles when remembering lecturing someone about being safe only to get hurt herself a few seconds later. You’ll get on her good side if you bring her some BBQ ribs!

Taking cues from his favorite superhero, Spider-Man, Michael infuses his classes with agility and quick reflexes. One of his fondest memories was attending Star Wars in Concert, a testament to his love for epic storytelling and music. Dreaming of the bustling streets of New York, he envisions immersing himself in the energy and culture of the city.

Fun fact coming soon for sensei Alexis!

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Arthur is a martial arts maven who has a soft spot for the witty and irreverent Deadpool! His taste in movies? Anything that offers the perfect opportunity for a nap! As for his most amusing escapade, well, let's just say it's classified. And don't even get him started on nicknames from his childhood!

Johnny is all about bats. Batman, Batman the Animated Series, spelunking in caves, and jamming out to his favorite band, you guessed it, Batusis. He is afraid of bats, unless he can enjoy them in a breakfast cereal, Reese’s Puff’s-Bats.

Meet Matthew "RAG" Stuckey. His top movie pick is Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Off the mat, he savors a juicy steak and has even turned a tournament mishap into a captivating performance that won him first place. He has a fear of snakes but finds peace in the rhythms of his favorite musical group, RUSH. Known as "RAG" since childhood, his initials have become a symbol of his unique identity.

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Master Michael loves the classics, The Beatles, Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon, and To Kill a Mockingbird. If you don’t know what those are, come take a class and ask him. He’s not afraid of anything (like when he once kissed a goat), but death itself. His cereal of choice is Honey Nut Cheerios and his favorite food is steak.

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He tears it up with his fave cereal Frosted Shredded Mini Wheats as well as doing a move in Hyung class which split his boxers…good thing it was at the end of class. Who needs superheroes when his real life ones are his brother Alex and his cousin Leonard.

Got rice? If so, Master Brandon is there! Some of his favorite trips have been to Dublin and Galway, Ireland and he looks forward to going a little farther east to Korea and Japan someday. A fan of the Finnish symphonic metal band, Nightwish, which would be the perfect theme music for this favorite cape crusader, Batman.

Cole Kloos has a fun mix of favorites and unique quirks. His favorite superhero is Spider-Man, and he grew up enjoying the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. He’s a fan of the movie *Bloodsport* and loves a good plate of BBQ chicken. While adventurous, he’s not a fan of snakes or bull riding. Cole’s favorite band is Sublime, and his dream vacation would take him to Korea or Japan. As a kid, he was affectionately nicknamed “Coley Son,” and when it comes to breakfast, nothing beats a bowl of Frosted Flakes.

Meet Dylan Knoll "DK", a martial arts instructor who draws inspiration from the mystical world of Dr. Strange. He has a love for the intergalactic battles of Star Wars, the superhuman adventures of Marvel, and the action-packed thrill of John Wick. He has a diverse palate for Chinese. Dylan's fear of wasted time drives him to instill a sense of purpose and dedication in his students.

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An admirer of the ingenuity and determination of Iron Man, Sensei Alex infuses his classes with a touch of genius and ambition. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant world of Orange, he injects creativity and energy into his teachings. One of his most amusing experiences was tripping and falling during an awards night, reminding him to embrace lightheartedness and resilience.

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Sensei Ashton Lovitt’s fun facts reveal a mix of adventurous spirit and unique interests. His favorite superhero is Kamen Rider, and he enjoys watching Kamen Rider or Pokémon. His top movie pick is *Heisei Generations Forever*, and when it comes to food, he loves curry and ramen. One of his favorite experiences was playing school-wide tag, though he admits he’s scared of needles. He’s a fan of the band Five Finger Death Punch and dreams of one day climbing Mount Fuji. Growing up, his childhood nickname was “Giraffe Man,” and his go-to cereal is Frosted Flakes.

Fun fact coming soon for sensei Tim!

I not only love teaching Taekwondo but also life lessons of respect, perseverance, mental and physical growth.

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Sean (aka Colonel Flag) once taught a cheer routine using kata which is so cool like his favorite hero, Leonardo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He scared of spiders but loves the Beatles. A rare non-sugar cereal Chex eater, he dreams of taking a chill Alaskan Cruise.

I love Superman, Looney Tunes cartoons, and my favorite movie is The Outlaw Josey Wales (love Clint Eastwood). Tacos are my weakness, and the craziest, most fun thing I’ve ever done was throwing a football between two driving cars. If I had to choose a favorite cereal, Crunch Berries would be up there!

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Sensei Carl's favorite superhero is Spiderman. Much like the friendly neighborhood web slinger, he embraces agility and quick thinking in his teaching style. He enjoys the humor and wit of The Simpsons. Sensei Carl's sense of adventure extends beyond the dojo. Learning to surf in the waves of Hawaii is just one example of his fearless spirit and determination to conquer new challenges.

Also has been called Monkey, Erica can laugh at herself, like the time she made a hot air balloon out of a box and big bag. After launching it, the wind caught it and it flew back smacking her in the face. Some other fun things about Erica is that she loves listening to Bug Hunter, is scared of snakes, and loves Philly Cheesesteaks and Fruity Pebbles.

You’d understand why Honey Nut Cheerios is Ian’s favorite cereal when you learn that he once drove to Texas just to fire machine guns and ride in a tank…pretty nutty. When not so crazy, he enjoys curling up to with his favorite movie, The Princess Bride.

Fun fact coming soon for sensei Malcolm!

Meet Sheridan "Ace" Saint-Michel. Inspired by the heartwarming adventures of Bluey, he infuses his classes with a sense of camaraderie. Sheridan loves sushi and the funnest thing he's done is witness his daughter earn her black belt. He dreams of exploring the rich traditions of Japan. Known as "Ace" in his youth, Sheridan brings that same sense of confidence and determination to his classes.

Fun fact coming soon for sensei Kamal!

Loves the cat and mouse high jinks of the Tom & Jerry cartoons and the Bruce Lee biopic in the Last Dragon. A Biggie Smalls rapper fan who enjoys a classic hamburger. He dreams about visiting Turkey and Greece in the Mediterranean.

His most fun moment was winning a Halloween contest on his kick-ball team dressed as a fairy princess! That’s just as crazy as his nickname which was Kamikaze Kid. A Wutang/Dave Mathews fan, his dream vacation would be to Tokyo and Okinawa, Japan.

A Black Panther fan, Keith likes a whole bunch of things including John Wick movies, chicken and spinach, Cap’n Crunch, and the ripcord ride at Worlds of Fun. Never wanting to miss an opportunity, “Keedy Kat” as he is sometimes called, will one day visit Asia (Japan, China, Korea).

Master Logan loves Japan, from listening to his favorite band The Sixth Lie (Japanese electronic rock band) to taking a dream cultural and historical vacation to the country. He even loves busting out Karaoke tunes with his crackly voice. His favorite movie is Dead Poet Society, so Carpe Diem and seize the day!

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Meet James Swindle, a dynamic martial arts instructor fan of Spider-Man and SpongeBob SquarePants. With a love for the intense action of Predator, he instills a focus on determination in his students. James savors the disciplined pursuit of martial arts. His childhood nickname is "Beans," but that's not his favorite food, that would be chicken! He dreams of exploring Japan.

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Sensei Peng Tee’s fun facts paint a colorful picture of his personality and interests. His favorite superhero is Spiderman, and he enjoys the classic cartoon *Voltes V*. A fan of timeless cinema, his favorite movie is *The Godfather*, and when it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a warm bowl of wonton noodle soup. Despite his martial arts skills, he admits to being scared of spiders. He enjoys listening to The Eagles, and his dream vacation would be spending a week relaxing on a beautiful beach in Asia. Growing up, he was affectionately nicknamed “Penga,” and his go-to cereal is the classic Rice Krispies.

A Marvel Universe aficionado of the Avengers-Endgame, Jon is a kid at heart who loves chicken nuggets, vacations with his family, and Pokémon cartoons. He likes Spiderman but not spiders. A down to earth guy who enjoys country music (Rascal Flatts), he thinks it would be cool to one day climb the Great Pyramids of Egypt.

Heather’s favorite superhero is Thor, but she also enjoys watching Winnie the Pooh and the Princess Diaries. Make no mistake about it though, Master “Yabi” is one tough cookie despite her fear of snakes. She’s snorkeled with turtles and also enjoys listening to country music (Reba Mcentire). She dreams about having a gelato in Italy one day.

Master “Markie” is a Fruit Loops cereal man and loves Billy Joel the Piano Man. He’s all things scuba and can’t wait to explore ruins on his next dive. He likes the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars sagas and relaxing to Scooby Doo cartoons while munching on Tacos! Can you say, Taco/Toon Tuesdays!

Just like his favorite cartoon, Teen Titans, Sensei Zach knows the power of teamwork and camaraderie. However, his playful side knows no bounds! Picture Sensei Zach, towel draped as a cape, running around belting out the Batman theme. Ironically for this karate master, he has a kryptonite: heights! The ground may be his domain, but ask him to scale a ladder, and you'll see a different side of this fearless instructor.

A Captain America fan he can eat Asian food all day…so yummy. Nothing really scares him except fear itself, but he would just chill getting his groove on watching his favorite movie, Emperor’s New Groove. Europe is his dream vacation.

Riley has so many favorites we don’t have enough room to list them all. You’ll have to just ask him. He is an expert of cartoons from the classic Bugs Bunny to Anime with One Punch Man being a current favorite. If you have 12 hours to spare, join him in an extended cut marathon of the epic Lord of the Rings with Teriyaki Thin-Cut Flank Steak…doesn’t get any better than that!

I am Iron Man or Toper as he is more commonly called. Mike is an 80’s guy grooving to the smooth tunes of Earth, Wind, and Fire or Chicago (Hey, at least Peter Cetera had a theme song for Karate Kid). His favorite food is a Jack Stack Ham & Beef Sandwich, which he accompanies with a nice portion of his favorite cartoon, Veggie Tales.

El Torrito (Little Bull) as he is known amongst friends enjoys homemade tacos. He dreams about vacationing in Spain one day and he is a fan of the jazz band Hiroshima. Like Kraig, he also things Frosted Flakes are GRRREAT!

Hanshi Cris Valenzuela Sr. is a true Batman fan—both as his favorite superhero and in “Batman: The Animated Series.” He loves the movie *The Three Amigos*, enjoys a perfectly seared ribeye steak, and says the funnest thing he’s ever done is play with his kids. While he claims to fear only “rational fears,” his music of choice is Metallica, and his dream vacation spot is the sci-fi paradise Fhloston Paradise. As a kid, he was nicknamed “Seabass,” and when it comes to cereal, Magic Spoon is his go-to.

Be careful if you ever go off-roading with Cris because he’s gotten lost in the mountains overnight before doing so. Daredevil is his favorite superhero and Cap’n Crunch his favorite cereal.

Juanald’s favorite food is street tacos, but he hasn’t had a bowl of cereal for 10 years. He’s a Superman fan, but also loves Spidey in No Way Home. The most fun thing he’s done is skydiving…maybe because snakes, which he’s afraid of, can’t fly. He jams to The Weekend.

Steve’s so tall he’s scared of heights, but that’s Life (cereal of choice). He believes Batman is a true superhero because, without any superpowers, he’s still able to make a difference through martial arts. Steve once got lost in Florence, Italy, with a group of friends and had a Rush (favorite band) of an adventure. Enjoys watching Pokémon with his kids.

Fun fact coming soon for sensei Jeff!

Meet Clarke "Superman" Walker. Clarke's mischievous side comes to light as he recalls spiking his dad's coke with whiskey, showing that he values audacity and a sense of humor. He admits his fear of claustrophobia and teaches his students the importance of mental fortitude. Dreaming of an enchanting European cruise, he envisions exploring the rich history and cultures of the continent.

Kris loves all things kids from watching the Flintstones, Jetsons, Bugs Bunny, and Elmer Fudd to eating her fave cereals Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and Cocoa Pebbles…not mixed although that sounds like a Reese’s. She’s scared of heights but that didn’t stop her from jumping off 180 floors at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas…a big believer of overcoming your fears for sure!

What does Wonder Woman, Futurama, Surf Ninjas, and Twiztids have in common? They happen to be some of Monkey’s (Trey’s nickname) favorite things (superhero, cartoon, movie, and music group). He’s also a fan of Hunan Canton Dishes and spending time in Okinawa. But don’t mention robots, not a fan.

Aaron believes you can overcome any fear through effort, like being able to eat his favorite food, which is eggs in a blanket! He loves having fun and 80’s music, especially Prince.

Jason’s a Supersayan kind of instructor who loves watching Dragonball Z and eating steak. He once had so much fun dressed as a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day, but ironically, his favorite cereal is Coco Puffs and not Lucky Charms.

I love Jackie Chan movies like Shanghai Noon. Tex-Mex food is so delicioso y’all and you gotta try solo skydiving which is a thrill! When I’m not teaching, I enjoy jamming out to the Rolling Stones and having a cereal fix with some Special K with strawberries.

Austin Boston thinks Frosted Flakes are GRRREAT as well as Tacos. He’s done a 24-hour movie marathon with his family mostly likely binging on Star Wars. His favorite color has gotta be black since he too enjoys the adventures of the cape crusader, Batman!