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Charles If Charles looks familiar, you may have seen him on television shows and commercials. Charles, who played football for Granada Hills High School and was recruited by UCLA, holds the distinction of being our school's first student. He trained on concrete floors before construction was complete. You can see him in national ad campaigns and TV shows like Bones, General Hospital and The Event. In class, Charles exemplifies controlled strength and unending endurance. He lives in Tarzana with his wife and two children. |
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Shaun Shaun has directed, starred in and consulted on feature films, television series and video games. Current projects include directing Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior and motion capture (mo-cap) for video games like the Call of Duty franchise. Shaun is known for his weapons proficiency, speed and incredible acrobatic skills, with seemingly limitless attacks from all directions. Shaun lives in Woodland Hills with his wife and two children. |
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Trenton Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, Trenton graduated from Mesa State College, then moved to California about 4 years ago. He currently lives in Encino, CA. "Life can be challenging at times but nothing will stop me. I want to enjoy life as much as possible. I see beauty and enjoyment in the smallest things. Life is awesome!" |
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Ralf A former Green Beret, Ralf now serves as an attorney in the San Fernando Valley and has been a member of the California Bar since 1998. He and his two children are dedicated to training Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu. Ralf's son is on the path to becoming an instructor at the Academy and often assists in classes for kids. |
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Jack Jack served in the United States Navy before finding his career in the Aviation & Aerospace industry. He resides in Woodland Hills, CA with his wife and newborn daughter. "I love Kung Fu. Whenever I am lost I can find myself within Kung Fu. Just train hard and focus on the moment. Everythng else will melt away and your true path will be shown to you." |
master steve pisa
Master Instructor / Owner







