Sensei Anita Katzberg
Position: Head Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 3rd Degree Black Belt
Reason You Started Martial Arts: I chaperoned my little sister to Japan for her fight. I was so impressed when she walked out, I saw so much determination in a powerful, strong and skilled woman. At the same time, she was such kind and soft lady, I was truly inspired. I also joined for fitness and to lose weight.
Words to Live By: Integrity, Courage, Loyalty, Discipline.
“you have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you!!” -John Bunyan
Other Hobbies: Reading, movies, tennis, music, spending time with pets, sewing, dancing
Favorite Technique: Spinning Back Kick, Side Kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: Rewarding and empowering. One can change peoples lives by educating them on attitude, confidence and setting goals.
Sensei Chris Hanna
Position: Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 3rd Degree Black Belt
Reason You Started Martial Arts:To train and motivate my children. Inspired by Bruce Lee.
Words to Live By: “Feed it and it will grow”.
Other Hobbies: Boating and skiing
Favorite Technique: Spinning back kick, sweeps
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: It’s very cool, you get to meet lots of people, all ages. As an instructor you become a mentor to some, a role model to others, you draw inspiration from everyone and share with all. It makes me a better person. Being fit is a great feeling.
Sensei Joel Zapata
Position: Instructor / Fight Team Coach
Martial Arts Credentials: 3rd Degree Black Belt
Reason You Started Martial Arts:3rd Degree Black Belt.
Words to Live By: Respect, Love, Honesty, Humility, Integrity, Courage.
Other Hobbies: Soccer, Basketball
Favorite Technique: Spinning back kick, Round kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: Great environment, Friendly people. It’s great to train after a long day of work.
Sensei Sia Kaskamanidis
Position: Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 3rd Degree Black Belt. Been Training for almost 20 years, teaching for 13 years. Competed in 8 tournaments. Competed in 5 ring fights.
Reason You Started Martial Arts: To be less shy. To challenge myself. To learn that I am worthy.
Words to Live By: “Seek your purpose to live and never stop. In the process you will motivate others to do the same”.
Other Hobbies: Reading books that are inspiring. Road trips that are adventurous. Renovations. Spending time and walking my new dog.
Favorite Technique: Jump Spinning Hook Kicks, Leading Jump Spinning Hook Kicks, Helicopter Kicks
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: It does not feel like work. It is like getting paid doing a hobby. Seeing the positive impact, it has on people inspires me to never stop working. Serving the public to empower them through our program is so rewarding I feel complete. I cannot imagine not doing this.
Sensei Shirin Dordar
Position: Instructor, Personal Trainer, Cardio Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 3rd Degree Black Belt, she has earned multiple gold medals from full contact Karate fights. She is the representative for all female SKF martial artists in Iran.
Reason You Started Martial Arts: When we are young our visions are quite different from wen we are older. Though I have been on an amazing journey from the age of 15, I haven’t put faith in number when it comes to age. I am very much deeply involved in my journey and this has made me very confident in who I am and what I have to share with everyone. As in most sports, I believe that there is a championship in life. Considering how frequently we encounter obstacles that require courage, self-discipline, self confidence, knowledge and will power, it is a process of victories and defeats. We all want victories in our lives, so we should learn to face the obstacles that lay before us without hesitation. Of course I started martial arts at the age of 15 under the influence and instruction of my brothers, Grand Master Farhad Dordar and Master Farid Dordar!
Words to Live By: “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream. Not only plan, but also dream”.
Other Hobbies: Weight lifting, rock climbing, professional make up artist and hair dresser, salsa dancing, playing musical instrument’s, hiking, bicycling, swimming.
Favorite Technique: Jump Side Kick, Spinning Hook Kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: Every day I get to meet fantastic kids and adults who are seeking something. Its different for everyone to improve their lives. I keep track of student’s attendance and every individuals progress in their training. Everyone here is like family to me.
Angela Oldknow
Position: Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: Low-Black Belt
Reason You Started Martial Arts: I wanted my (at the time) 6-year-old son in martial arts. I found both my 3-year-old and I could also train at the same time.
Words to Live By: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!”.
Other Hobbies: Soccer, Gaelic Football, Cycling, Trail running
Favorite Technique: Helicopter Kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: Energizing! No matter what kind of day I’ve had, as soon as I walk in the door, I’m excited to see everyone here, see their improvements, see what their goals are and what they want to work on.
Sharon Taylor
Position: Cardio Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 2nd Degree Black Belt, Champions student for 17 years
Reason You Started Martial Arts: Fitness
Words to Live By: “kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” -Mark Twain
Other Hobbies: Music, Running, Reading, Pina Coladas, getting caught in the rain.
Favorite Technique: Spinning Hook Kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: You make great friends and are inspired by many students & peers.