Master Paul Schroder
Born in Oneida, New York and raised in Moreno Valley, California, Paul Schroder began training in the martial arts at age 9 in Hung Gar Kung Fu. At age 13, Paul began his lifelong commitment to Kung Fu San Soo. Martial Arts has always been a deep passion of his, and teaching Martial Arts is born out of his desire to share that passion. His charismatic and deeply personal approach to teaching keeps people motivated and engaged. He is deeply committed to the growth and development of his students, both in and out of the academy. He sees and treats each student as a member of his own family.

• 8th Degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo
• Certified Instructor and proud member of the Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo Association
• Began a Kung Fu San Soo school in Baja, Hungary that is now operated by 4 Black Belt Instructors
• Purple Belt in brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• 12 years Wing Chun Experience
• Extensive Training experience in Aikido, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.

Veronica Schroder
Patience underlies Veronica’s incredible effective teaching techniques that have made her an unequalled teacher to the young and older alike. Her warm and consistent teaching style creates a welcoming atmosphere where children flourish. She teaches the Little Dragons program, designed specifically for kids age 3 – 6. She also adds valuable administrative and teaching experience to the other children’s programs at the Academy.

Veronica holds a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo Discipline.

Juan Tiscareno
Juan Tiscareno has been with Master Paul since the school began 9 years ago. He teaches the Adult white belt beginner’s class, introducing new students to the art in a systematic way. His consistent and thorough approach offers valued teaching experience to the Academy.

Juan holds a 7th degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Enrique Lopez
Enrique’s experience in many forms of martial arts as well as real world experience as a Federal Probation Officer provides sound, technical teaching experience to our academy. He is also involved in developing and implementing a defensive tactics program for the Federal Probation Dept.

Enrique holds a Black Belt Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Shawn Pretat
Shawn has been training in Martial Arts since 1996. While serving with the Army, Shawn competed and trained all over the world including Germany, France and even with Russia Sambo Practitioners while deployed to Kosovo. Since 2004 Shawn has instructed Army soldiers in hand to hand combat, earning his Level 4 Instructor Certification and has progressed into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under the training of Black Belt Jason Keaton who was trained by well-known International world Champion Black Belt Renato Tavares. While earning his belts in Jiu-Jitsu, Shawn trained in Judo and Krav Maga under Master Roberts Peters of Combat Defense USA, also earning his Level 1 Instructor Status.

Matthew Cuellar
Matt is a lifelong student of the martial arts, beginning his training at age 6. He holds a brown belt in Shotokan Karate, and has also trained extensively in Bujinkun – Ryu Ninjitsu. Matt spent time as an Infantry – rifleman in the Marines, and has a passion for understanding the psychology of sudden violence encounters. He is tenaciously dedicated to San Soo and to the Academy, offering highly valued teaching experience to the school.

Matt holds a 1st degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Amanda Emler
Amanda has been training in Kung Fu San Soo for 5 ½ years. Her diligent training has paid off, giving her advanced skills and talents in the Martial Arts. Amanda’s warm and caring approach with kids gives her the ability to communicate and coach effectively when she teaches. Amanda is also involved in administrating and directing the Academy’s programs. She offers valued teaching and administrative experience to the school.

Amanda holds a 3rd degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Zhara Smith
Zhara has been training in Kung Fu San Soo for over 4 years, and is fiercely dedicated to the Art of Kung Fu San Soo. She helps in all of our kids programs, helping develop young people through the practice of Martial Arts. Zhara has a contagious love for San Soo, and offers highly valued teaching experience to the school.

Daniel L. Montoya
Daniel has been practicing the Martial Arts for most of his life. He trained for 8 years in Karate, 2 years in Tae Quon Do, and continually trains in brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is deeply passionate about Kung Fu San Soo, expressing it with enthusiasm. His talents and abilities inspire our kids and adults alike to work hard and refine their skills. He is a pillar of the academy, offering valued teaching experience to the school.

Daniel holds a 1st degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Erick Perez
Erick has been training in Kung Fu San Soo for over 3 years now. He loves the art, training with a great deal of serious intensity. His passion for Kung Fu translates well to not only the way he trains, but also to the way he teaches the kids. Erick offers highly valued teaching experience to our children’s program.

Erick holds a Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Osvaldo A. Broesicke
Osvaldo began his training in Ninjitsu, training for 3 years and obtaining his blue belt. He is deeply committed to Kung Fu San Soo and the Academy, approaching his practice with patience and enthusiasm. Osvaldo is a great teacher, giving careful attention to the children’s programs he is involved with. He is a great Martial Artist, and offers valued teaching experience to the school.

Osvaldo holds a Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Valerie Lozano
Valerie is a Jr. Instructor, helping out in all Kid’s Classes. She is warm and patient, and extremely dedicated to Kung Fu San Soo. Her helpful and kind hearted approach gives support and structure to each of the kids classes she teaches in. She is dedicated and gifted, offering valued teaching experience to the school.

Valerie is currently a brown belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Kristi Jasso
Kristi began training in Kung Fu San Soo at the age of 19. She has taken it seriously from the beginning. She is a strong and dedicated practitioner, offering valued experience to our children’s program.

Kristi is currently a Green Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Eliana Melendez
Eliana took to the art immediately, dedicating herself to it right away. Her warm approach makes her accessable to our younger students. She is a serious practitioner and a patient instructor, offering valued teaching experience to our children’s program.

Eliana is currently a Green Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Jay Gomez
Jay has a passion for the art that is contagious. His love for the arts as a whole makes him a great addition to our team, offering valued teaching experience to our children’s program.

Jay is currently a Green Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.

Roy Calvo
Roy has a natural ability to express San Soo that is obvious to all who watch him work out. He is enthusiastic about learning the art, making every effort to understand and apply San Soo correctly. He offers valued teaching experience to our children’s program.

Roy is currently a Green Belt in Kung Fu San Soo.