Meet Our Instructors
Our instructors share over 100 years of collective martial arts teaching experience that we pass along to our members every single class. We also share stories of how martial arts shaped our lives and set us up for success. Check out those stories below.
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Manny Acosta-Robles
Sensei Manny was one of those kids who should’ve quit, but he didn’t. Through martial arts, he learned discipline, accountability, and how to push through challenges even when progress felt out of reach. That journey changed his life, and today he’s committed to inspiring others and helping his students experience the same transformation, proving that with consistency and grit, anything is possible.
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Matt DeNoncour
At one point, Sensei Matt nearly gave up on school. What pulled him through wasn’t luck. It was the discipline, resilience, and perseverance he developed on the path to becoming a black belt. Those same qualities shaped his success as an attorney and business owner. Now, Matt is dedicated to passing those lessons on, helping his students push through challenges and achieve amazing goals that were once thought to be out of reach.
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Tim Hagan
Sensei Tim found focus and purpose through martial arts at a young age, giving him structure and direction when he needed it most. Over time, it became more than just training. It built the perseverance he relies on to navigate life’s challenges while staying physically and mentally strong. Today, Tim brings that same energy and mindset to his classes, helping his members stay grounded, build resilience, and enjoy the process along the way.
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Christopher Marine
Sensei Chris found direction, discipline, and confidence through martial arts growing up in New York. Over more than 25 years of training across multiple disciplines, including earning his black belt and training internationally in Japan, those lessons became the foundation of who he is today. Now, Sensei Chris is passionate about helping his members experience that same transformation: building resilience, confidence, and strength both on and off the mat.
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Aashna Narang
Coach Aashna discovered martial arts in early adulthood as a form of physical exercise. What began as a simple pursuit of fitness quickly became an immersive practice, eventually leading her to compete as a fighter. Through the demanding process of fight camps, physical training evolved into training the mind, building resilience, and cultivating a true fighter’s spirit. Aashna brings this connection between physical and mental well-being to every class, with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way.