Instructors
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.
Jeoffrey Abitong Sr.
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!
Steven Brown
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.
Sierra Buyatt
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.
Michael DeBerry
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!
Arthur Gildehaus
Master Michael loves the classics, The Beatles, Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon, and To Kill a Mockingbird. If you donāt know what those are, come take a class and ask him. Heās 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.
Michael Howley
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.
Brandon Lee Kim
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.
Dylan Knoll
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.
Alexander Leith
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.
Sean Milligan
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 Iāve ever done was throwing a football between two driving cars. If I had to choose a favorite cereal, Crunch Berries would be up there!
Joseph Mowery
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.
Carl Perry
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.
Erica Phillippe
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.
Sheridan Saint Michel
A Black Panther fan, Keith likes a whole bunch of things including John Wick movies, chicken and spinach, Capān Crunch, and the ripcord ride at Worlds of Fun. Never wanting to miss an opportunity, āKeedy Katā as he is sometimes called, will one day visit Asia (Japan, China, Korea).
Keith Smith
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!
Logan Smotherman
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.
James Swindle
Sheās 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. Youāll get on her good side if you bring her some BBQ ribs!
Tanya Corrales
A Marvel Universe aficionado of the Avengers-Endgame, Jon is a kid at heart who loves chicken nuggets, vacations with his family, and PokƩmon 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.
Jonathan Theiss
Heatherās favorite superhero is Thor, but she also enjoys watching Winnie the Pooh and the Princess Diaries. Make no mistake about it though, Master āYabiā is one tough cookie despite her fear of snakes. Sheās snorkeled with turtles and also enjoys listening to country music (Reba Mcentire). She dreams about having a gelato in Italy one day.
Heather Theiss
Master āMarkieā is a Fruit Loops cereal man and loves Billy Joel the Piano Man. Heās all things scuba and canāt 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!
Mark Theiss
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.
Zach Theiss
Riley has so many favorites we donāt have enough room to list them all. Youāll 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 Steakā¦doesnāt get any better than that!
Riley Thompson
I am Iron Man or Toper as he is more commonly called. Mike is an 80ās 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.
Mike Tope
Juanaldās favorite food is street tacos, but he hasnāt had a bowl of cereal for 10 years. Heās a Superman fan, but also loves Spidey in No Way Home. The most fun thing heās done is skydivingā¦maybe because snakes, which heās afraid of, canāt fly. He jams to The Weekend.
Juan Valenzuela
Steveās so tall heās scared of heights, but thatās Life (cereal of choice). He believes Batman is a true superhero because, without any superpowers, heās 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 PokĆ©mon with his kids.
Steve Wagner
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.
Clarke Walker
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 Pebblesā¦not mixed although that sounds like a Reeseās. Sheās scared of heights but that didnāt stop her from jumping off 180 floors at the Stratosphere in Las Vegasā¦a big believer of overcoming your fears for sure!
Kris Wells
Cowboy as he is sometimes known as ideal superhero is a combination of Captain America, Wolverine, and Batman. The funniest thing heās ever done is attempted to run for exercise so he sticks to teaching martial arts. His taste for music is as mixed as his martial arts from the heavy metal band Neurosis, to Japanese composer Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts which lays down anime type tracks.
Cody White
What does Wonder Woman, Futurama, Surf Ninjas, and Twiztids have in common? They happen to be some of Monkeyās (Treyās nickname) favorite things (superhero, cartoon, movie, and music group). Heās also a fan of Hunan Canton Dishes and spending time in Okinawa. But donāt mention robots, not a fan.
