Meet The Master

Bio

Began Martial Arts in September 2007 in Kaiserlautern, Germany under the direction of Master Michael Loveless.

I started martial arts as my son, Frankie, considered quitting martial arts because of his desire to play college basketball. I asked him if I joined him in martial arts would he stick with it?  He said yes. Second, I joined martial arts because I saw the benefits of maintaining a healthy exercise routine, improving balance, strength, stamina and overall health. I have been performing martial arts for 17 years and obtained 5th Degree Black Belt in August 2024.

I practice and teach GoJuRyu Karate which is a Japanese style of martial arts. I currently own the Jaguar Dojo located in San Antonio, Texas where I also teach self-defense, sparring and traditional Japanese martial arts Bo kata.

As a Certified Tai Chi Instructor, I have been teaching Tai Chi for 4 years. My classes focus on falls prevention, increasing stability and balance. I provide constant movement to students in order for them to maintain a healthy life balance.  I also conduct chair movement exercises as well, always keeping in mind the lifestyle of older adults.

I am also a lifetime member of the Black Knight Karate Association (BKKA). BKKA is a group of diverse martial artists who teach different styles of karate, TaeKwon Do and self-defense.

I teach kids ages 5yo through adults.

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