"Practicing a thousand days is said to be a discipline, and practicing ten thousand days is said to be refining."

-Miyamoto Mussashi




Our Instructors

 

Casey Chang

Shodan

(1st degree black belt)



Casey began his martial arts training in Shotokan Karate with Sensei Ty Aponte at the age of six. He has been assisting Sensei Ty in teaching since 2003. Casey earned his 1stDan Black Belt in December 2008 at age 14. Casey also holds a 1st Dan Black Belt in traditional Okinawan Kobudo (Weapons) and is the assistant instructor in the United States Karate League's Kobudo program.

In his martial arts career, Casey has also trained in Okinawan Kobudo, Wing Chun Kung Fu and Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing).