Kristina Farkasova
Position: Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 1st Degree Black Belt (AI3)
Reason You Started Martial Arts: I was inspired after watching a family friends testing. I have loved Martial Arts ever since my first intro lesson. I defiantly feel at my best when I am training.
Words to Live By: “Your mind is stronger than your body. Even when the body wants to give up, the mind never gives up.”
Other Hobbies: Running, Singing, Travelling & spending time with my family and dogs.
Favorite Technique: Side Kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: I get to work alongside some of my best friends and mentors. There are always new things to learn.
Matthew Cotton
Position: Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: Blue Belt, 6 Years training in Mauy Thai Kickboxing & Pankration. 3 Years Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Reason You Started Martial Arts: Ninja Turtles
Words to Live By: “Be careful of your thoughts when you are alone & be careful of your words when you are with people”
“All you need is love”.
Favorite Technique: Cross Collar Choke
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: It’s a sanctuary, Everything outside, problems/ stresses Disappear and I find peace of mind, fun & good people.
Sean Lindsay
Position: Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: Purple Belt, Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association
Reason You Started Martial Arts: To improve my health and better myself as a person
Words to Live By: “it doesn’t matter if you are a champion on the mats if you are not a champion in your life.” -Saulo Ribeiro
Other Hobbies: Travelling, Cycling
Favorite Technique: Bow and Arrow Choke
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: It is nothing short of a privilege to be able to share jiu-jitsu with people.
Sensei Steve Read
Position: Sparring Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 2nd Degree Black Belt, 15 Years of experience. 3x Gold medalist SKF 1x Gold Medalist Sport Jujitsu
Reason You Started Martial Arts: To stay fit and have fun competing in competitive sport.
Words to Live By: “Do anything with passion and amazing results will follow”.
Other Hobbies: Playing with my 2 beautiful girls and watching superhero movies
Favorite Technique: Superman Punch, spinning hook kick is a close second
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: Fun and exciting to see each student make amazing strides in their training.
Sir Irveen Estrella
Position: Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 1st Degree Black Belt
Reason You Started Martial Arts: Change myself and push beyond my limits.
Words to Live By: “Trust the journey”.
Other Hobbies: Basketball
Favorite Technique: Jump Spinning Hook Kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School:I have to opportunity to see our students grow daily. whether if they want to be more confident, stronger, or even become a better individual. Is always a pleasure to see people grow.
Sensei Tonya Wheatley
Position: Cardio Instructor
Martial Arts Credentials: 2nd Degree Black Belt
Reason You Started Martial Arts: Originally I came for share the art week with a friend, then I was instantly hooked on the idea of being a 2nd degree black belt like the instructors. I never thought of just being a black belt…2nd degree was always my main goal.
Words to Live By: “You are only as strong as you allow yourself to be, never get discouraged, never give up, because consistency & dedication are the keys to success and your courage will fight your fears”.
Other Hobbies: Hiking, running, traveling, doing anything I haven’t done before.
Favorite Technique: Spinning back kick
What It’s Like Working In A Martial Arts School: It’s amazing to be surrounded by surrounded by like-minded motivated people…This isn’t a place of work though its my home away from and people here are my second family.