MASTER-LEVEL INSTRUCTOR & MOVEMENT SPECIALIST

4th Degree Black Belt and Senior Instructor with a distinguished track record in curriculum development, class management, and student mentorship. Extensive experience leading large-group conditioning and technical seminars at the university and academy levels. Combines a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production with elite martial arts expertise to deliver engaging, clear, and motivational instruction. Committed to fostering discipline, safety, and community growth within training environments. 

EXPERIENCE

GUEST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, MOVEMENT & PERFORMANCE SPECIAL TOPICS ESKRIMA;
THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NY (JAN - DEC 2025)

  • Designed and instructed specialized Eskrima modules for an 18-person BFA & MFA Drama cohort, integrating weapon/body mechanics with physical acting techniques. 

  • Collaborated with the Head of Physical Acting to demonstrate how martial rhythm, focus, and intent translate to performance and storytelling.


MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR & FITNESS TRAINER; JERSEY CITY, NJ (FEB 2010 - PRESENT)

  • Develop and execute private training curricula for high-profile clients including law enforcement officers and healthcare professionals.

  • Specializing in functional fitness, tactical self-defense, and technique-over-strength biomechanics (alignment, leverage, power transfer).

  • Created and led youth anti-bullying programs focused on confidence-building, verbal assertiveness, de-escalation, and safe exit/escape skills.


INSTRUCTOR, MASTER LEVEL, LOS ANGELES DOCE PARES ESKRIMA;
LOS ANGELES, CA  (SEPT 2007 - 2018)

  • Served as Senior Instructor to the Founder/Grandmaster, co-managing a class of approximately 25 students across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

  • Mentored intermediate and advanced students through belt promotions and tournament preparation.


SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, PHILIPPINE INTEGRATED MARTIAL ARTS (PIMA) ACADEMY;
JERSEY CITY, NJ (JAN 2004 - MAY 2007)

  • Directed the Beginner Program curriculum, focusing on retention and technical foundation across classes.

  • Served as Skill & Conditioning Trainer for the PIMA competition team, producing multiple regional medalists.

  • Led high-intensity cardio-kickboxing classes for general fitness populations.


INSTRUCTOR, RUFMA (RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS) CLUB;
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (SEPT 2003 - MAY 2004)

  • Chief instructor for RUFMA, leading collegiate training sessions averaging 12–15 students per class.

  • Developed a semester-long syllabus covering conditioning, weapon-based movement mechanics, and cultural history.


PERFORMANCE & MEDIA

  • “Flip the Record” (2017): Stunt Consultant & On-Screen Instructor (Dir. Marie Jamora).

  • The Juilliard School (2025): Movement Specialist & Guest Lecturer.

COMPETITION RECORD (Selected International Titles)

  • 2022 16th WEKAF World Championships (Cebu, Philippines): Silver - Double Stick

  • 2018 15th WEKAF World Championships (Maui, USA):  Gold - Double Stick, Silver - Single Stick

  • 2018 WEKAF USA West Coast Nationals: Gold - Single Stick, Gold - Double Stick

  • 2009 Long Beach Int’l Martial Arts Festival & Competition: Gold Medal - Forms

  • 1998 WEKAF World Championship (Cebu, Philippines): Bronze - Single Stick 


EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

New York University, Tisch School of the Arts -  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and TV Production

International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Fitness Trainer, Continuing Education Programs -  FitStrike Kickboxing Fitness Instructor, Kinetic Anatomy 


MARTIAL ARTS EDUCATION

Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy (Senior Master Level), Began training in 1995 and was awarded Black Belt in 2002. Trained under Supreme Grandmaster Arnulfo Cuesta. Currently 4th Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Multi-Style System of Eskrima.  


Muay Thai Kickboxing (Intermediate Level), Trained at several accredited Muay Thai gyms including Five Points Academy, NY, New York, Muay Thai School USA, North Hollywood, CA, Fight & Fitness, San Francisco, CA.


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Blue Belt), Zenki Dojo (Royce & Rodrigo Gracie) Los Angeles, CA, Corazon Martial Arts, Ithaca NY



CORE COMPETENCIES


  • Instruction: Large Group Seminars, Private Coaching, Youth Mentorship, Curriculum Design, De-escalation & Boundary-Setting

  • Technical: Doce Pares Eskrima, Knife Defense, Muay Thai Pad Holding, BJJ Fundamentals, Technique-over-Strength Biomechanics (Alignment, Leverage, Power Transfer).

  • Cognitive: Bilateral Coordination (Left/Right), Reaction-Time Drills, Decision-Making Under Pressure.

  • Performance: Fight Choreography, Stage Combat, Movement Direction, On-Camera Stunts.