Expert Instructors
Meet our team
Meet our dedicated team of martial arts instructors! Each member of our staff brings a unique set of skills and a deep passion for martial arts, committed to providing exceptional training and fostering a supportive, empowering community for all our students.
Master Roderick 6th Degree Black Belt
Senior Rank of Hero Martial Arts
Senior Rank of Hero Martial Arts
Master D. Leopard 6th Degree BeltChief Instructor of the Mandarin location
Master C. Leopard 6th Degree Black BeltProgram Director of the Mandarin location
Mr. Kristofer Southerland 5th Degree Black Belt
Chief Instructor of Oakleaf Phase 1
Chief Instructor of Oakleaf Phase 1
Mr. Adrian Ordaz 5th Degree Black Belt
Guardian Instructor of Orange Park
Guardian Instructor of Orange Park
Ms. Deidre Woodard 4th Degree Black Belt
Chief Instructor of Oakleaf Phase 2
Chief Instructor of Oakleaf Phase 2
Mr. Alfred Greenwood 4th Degree Black Belt
Chief Instructor of our St. Augustine location
Chief Instructor of our St. Augustine location
Mr. Centeno 4th Degree Black Belt
Lead Instructor at Orange Park
Lead Instructor at Orange Park
Mr. Jaelon Smotherman 3rd Degree Black Belt
Chief Instructor of Bartram Springs
Chief Instructor of Bartram Springs
Ms. Amelia Symonds 3rd Degree Black Belt
Program Director of Bartram Springs
Program Director of Bartram Springs
Ms. Janele Castillo 2nd Degree Black Belt
Program Director of Oakleaf Phase 2
Program Director of Oakleaf Phase 2