ABOUT STEPHEN

Stephen is 21 years old. He is a 3rd degree black belt in Shorei-ryu (Okinawan) and a 1st degree black belt in Tang Soo Do (Korean). He is a well rounded martial artist also trained in the underground sport, Tricking. Tricking is a combination of martial arts kicking, acrobatics, gymnastics, and breakdancing. Stephen has also been chosen to perform for the U.S. troops at Hawaii and Guam as a SIDESWIPE performer. SIDESWIPE is a martial arts based performance team that has been performing for the troops for many years. Here is some words from Stephen himself...

"The martial arts has been in my life for more than half of it. I started when I was ten years old. I was a victim to bullying, my family decided that martial arts was the way to go. I have been training in the martial arts ever since; winning multiple championship titles across the country. I joined a professional martial arts competition team, Team AKA, in 2015 and was appointed a Co-Captain in 2019. One of my most prized moments was when I was able to perform for the U.S. troops overseas, it was an honor to entertain those that put their lives on the line for us.  I have been teaching at karate schools since 2010, when I became eligible to teach ranks below mine. Over the years, I have learned that I enjoy teaching kids the values and skills that the martial arts provides."

I love teaching the martial arts because you teach people life lessons that stick with them forever.