Our Instructors
Master Sam Forsythe
Lead Instructor
Master Forsythe has a passion for working with youth of all ages and has done so over the past 20 years. Aside from teaching Tae Kwon Do, he has provided one-on-one and group counseling to youth and adults, and continues to provide ABA therapy to special needs children.
He is committed to helping youth develop into positive adults, achieve academic success, and encouraging students to find their passion in life.
Master Forsythe has been studying martial arts for the past 20 yrs and is a fifth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He continues to compete in sparring competitions from the local to national level.
A strong proponent for safety, he teaches self-defense using techniques from Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and boxing.
San Diego Martial Arts Association TKD Champion in 2011 & 2012
World Tae Kwon Do Federation California State Champion 2001
World Tae Kwon Do Federation California State Champion 1998
World Tae Kwon Do Federation National Champion 1998
Master Forsythe sees martial arts as a vehicle to change oneself, and to inspire others. To him, martial arts are not a sport; they are a lifelong commitment to self improvement. The belts that students earn should not be the ultimate goal but are benchmarks that track their progress. He believes that martial arts are like any other relationships; you get out of it what you put into it.
Bryant Lamar
Charter Schools Lead Instructor
Mr. Lamar is a 1st-degree black belt in Karate and a 2nd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do with over 10 years of martial arts training. Outside of martial arts, he works in ministry as a worship pastor.
Samaji Akili
DMA Assistant Instructor
Mr. Akili is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and an orange belt in Krav Maga. He has 8 years of martial arts training. Outside of martial arts, Mr. Akili has a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA.
Audric De Castro
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Mr. Audric is a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with over 13 years of martial arts experience. He is a collegiate wrestler. Outside of martial arts, he is pursuing a college degree.
Amir Harrison
Charter Schools Assistant Instructor
Mr. Harrison is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and an orange belt in Krav Maga. He has experience in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Outside of martial arts, he has a bachelor’s degree.
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