Instructor Spotlight: Mr. Ethan

 

Mr. Ethan is AWESOME! 

He has been training with us ever since he was a little guy! And although he took a break in middle school we are grateful to have this talented Warrior on our team helping lead the way for a new generation of Little Warriors!

Mr. Ethan strives to teach our Little Warriors:

"To know when the good time to use martial arts is."

The kiddos love Mr. Ethan because:

      He is so patient and easy to work with. All those leadership reps as a Junior Black Belt assisting in classes has really made him an asset in helping our students learn and grow. He is also an exemplary martial artist so seeing him perform techniques helps them envision their goals and what it should look like. 

A few of Mr. Ethan's favorite things:

     Mr. Ethan's favorite movie is aptly the Karate Kid (original version of course). He also has a great love of archery and has been working on that and competing in archery tournaments for several years. Deadliness and skill aside, Mr. Ethan has a smile that is contagious and loves to laugh. When he steps onto the mat you know it's going to be an amazing fun and lighthearted day. 

A little bit more about Mr. Ethan:

     Mr. Ethan is very social and it definitely shows in his interactions with the kiddos. They love working with him and so do our staff. This kind and caring young man is a great friend and leader who isn't afraid to lead by example and stand up for what's right. We love the fact that his hero is his dad. He truly is an awesome example for our current Warrior's and we can't wait to see him continue to progress in our teens class while studying not 1, but 4 different styles of martial arts in the adult curriculum!

Mr. Ethan we have loved watching you grow up and can't wait to see all the incredible things you continue to do! Keep being an outstanding leader in everything you do

Baby Mr. Ethan at age 4-5ish in the Little Dragon's classes

Mr. Ethan at his Junior Black Belt Test August 2017

Mr. Ethan has always had great kicks!

Mr. Ethan with his awesome parents

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Instructor Spotlight: Miss Aubrianna

 

Miss Aurbianna is AWESOME! 

She has been training with us for several years and is preparing to take her Junior Black Belt Test in a few short weeks! We love her can do attitude and that her love of learning is infectious.

Miss Aubrianna strives to teach our Little Warriors:

"To have confidence that you're your own person and nobody else should tell you who or what you are."

The kiddos love Miss Aubrianna because:

      She is super sassy and so fun to work with! She is high energy and never one to skimp on praise or a quick high five. She is genuinely interested in our student's and her favorite part of her job is seeing the kids get happy and excited to see her. That attitude is contagious and she is a spot of joyful light on the mat during class time.

A few of Miss Aubrianna's favorite things:

     Miss Aubrianna or Miss Aubri as our student's know her is a big fan of the Twilight movies. This 15 year old is a student at Rider High School and loved working us over the summer so much that she decided to continue helping during a very busy school year. She loves playing soccer and is looking forward to the start of another season later this semester. She also loves to learn and is so inquisitive. We love that her curious attitude is infectious and forces our students and other staff to think outside the box. Never lose that love of learning new things girly!

A little bit more about Miss Aubrianna:

     Miss Aubri loves animals (especially cute baby cows) and has two very fat boxers named Zeus and Rhea who she loves very much. She dreams of traveling the world and although she isn't sure what she wants to be when she grows up yet this hard working and kind hearted young lady has the power to succeed. Miss Aubri's hero is her grandpa. And we especially love that she says one of the most important lessons he taught her was the power of self worth. We can definitely see that in action when she's on the mat. Miss Aubri is every student's biggest cheerleader and she is always there to pump them up on those harder days.

Miss Aubrianna we can't wait to see how far you go and are so grateful to have you on our team! You're going to crush your upcoming Junior Black Belt Test and be a stronger leader for it.

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Instructor Spotlight: Mr. Bryton

    

Mr. Bryton is AWESOME! 

He is married to our lovely Mrs. Vashni and is now helping our family business raise the next generation of Warrior's. He is a regular student in our adult classes and loves sharing his passion for training and working out with our young students. 

Mr. Bryton strives to teach our Little Warriors:

"That confidence allows you to face things that are tough and awkward."

The kiddos love Mr. Bryton because:

      He is high energy, as hyper as the kiddos and always down to train. He connects so well with our ADD and ADHD students (having grown up learning how to cope with it himself) and is a huge asset to our team because of this. Our students love working with him and never know what to expect with his upbeat energy and shenanigans.

A few of Mr. Bryton's favorite things:

     Mr. Bryton loves to train and work out. He is so hard working that he always makes sure to get at least one of those two in no matter how busy life gets. He loves Anime shows (if you couldn't tell take a peek at his tattoos next time) and video games so there is always something for him to talk about with the kiddos. And he also really loves animals and has three doggos who he loves very much. Mr. Bryton also enjoys dabbling in making drink ware from horns.

A little bit more about Mr. Bryton:

     Mr. Bryton is about to be a dad! He and Mrs. Vashni are expecting a Little Warrior of their own next year and we can't wait to meet the little guy! One of the first 2nd generation Little Warrior's to be welcomed into our tribe!

Mr. Bryton thank you for being so willing to help and such an awesome energy on the mat. We're grateful for you!

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