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Sensei Bryan has enveloped himself in the study, the practice, and the sharing of Tai-Jutsu for over a decade. He began teaching after receiving his Shodan Level (1st Degree Black Belt) from Kancho Chadwick Minge in 2012. Shortly after, Sensei Bryan was honored as Dojo – Cho (Head Instructor) at Studio City Martial Arts for both Junior and Adult programs. Bryan was announced as Shibu-Cho and became the owner of the Studio City Martial Arts Dojo in 2018. By 2015, he was awarded Chuden Menkyo (2nd Degree Instructors License / 4th Degree Black Belt) by Kancho Minge and the Ten-Chi-Wa Certified Instructor Training Program. Sensei Bryan continues his studies of the martial arts and other Japanese art forms. In 2018 he received his Yon Dan (4th Degree Black Belt) from Shihan David Keith Heald of the Bujinkan FuRai Dojo. Sensei Bryan is a certified Jikiden Reiki Zenki Practitioner from the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai in Kyoto, Japan. He is also CPR and First-Aid certified. Sensei continues to share his knowledge and passion of the Arts with his students.
Lead Instructor
Keelia is a dedicated teaching artist who has been enriching art education throughout Los Angeles since 2007. Keelia earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from CSUF Fullerton, and has shared her passion for art education across various school and city programs throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Orange County over the past 12 years.
Keelia brings her years of experience working with children and teaching movement to the S.C.M.A. community as our Program Director. Keelia is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and First Shodan level Certified Japanese Reiki Practitioner. She incorporates her knowledge and skills into the Tai-Jutsu practice, helping students refine their physical awareness and expand their consciousness. She contributes her extensive teaching experience to the S.C.M.A. Certified Instructor Training Program and Junior Senpai Leadership Program to help future instructors cultivate their own voice. Students appreciate Keelia’s honest teaching style and her ability to break down complex movements to make them more approachable.
Keelia is an actress, union member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, and company member of The Road Theatre here in Los Angeles. She continues to share her love for the arts throughout the community and enjoys volunteering to help others in need. Keelia loves dancing through life and eating guacamole.
Program Director
Dojo Manager / Instructor
Senpai Jeffrey Han started his martial arts journey when he was 5 years old after being inspired by Jackie Chan films. His first art was Taekwondo, where he earned a black belt. His training continued at California State University Fullerton’s Kung Fu club learning a modern kung fu system, Lai Chung Chu’an Fa. While earning a BA in Theatre Arts, he assisted and did substitute teaching for the Martial Arts Fitness class at the college’s recreation center. He continued his formal education at the Savannah College of Art and Design earning an MFA in Performing Arts. After college, he landed in Los Angeles where he continues to train in various styles including Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Kali, and Tiga Tactics combatives.
Senpai Jeffrey is excited to bring his experience in martial arts and performance to S.C.M.A. He believes that martial arts are a great vehicle for anyone to gain confidence, aquire physical and mental awareness, and learn personal development skills. When he is not training, he enjoys writing poetry and listening to country music while stuck in LA traffic.
Assistant Instructor
Senpai Dan trained in various martial arts since he was a child. In 2016 he joined the S.C.M.A. community and continues to love the depth of the Art and how it continuously builds upon itself. In 2019 Dan joined the Certified Instructor Training Program and is working toward his first Instructors License. He enjoys gaining a greater knowledge of the Art while learning how to pass the skills onto others. Senpai Dan is CPR and First-Aid Certified. His favorite weapon is the Jo, and he loves practicing his throws on the mat. When Dan isn’t training at the Dojo, he enjoys hiking with his dog and long walks on the beach.
Junior Senpai Instructor
Junior Senpai Instructor
Ben Rosegard started training at Studio City Martial Arts when he was 6 years old. He has been training for over 7 years and now holds the rank of Brown Belt Black Stripe. Junior Senpai Ben enjoys learning different wrist grabs. Ben joined the Junior Senpai Leadership Program to help younger students and refine his leadership skills. Ben is also a certified scuba diver and has his boating license. When Ben isn’t training at the Dojo, he loves to go fishing, skiing and being on the water. Ben also enjoys hanging out with his friends and playing video games.
Junior Senpai Instructor
Junior Senpai Instructor
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