Kickboxing & Kali Instructor
Coach David is a multi-skilled instructor and a lifelong student of combative arts. Since 2005, he has dedicated himself to both training and teaching martial arts, sharing his passion and knowledge with others.
A Legacy of Excellence
For almost two decades, Coach David has had the privilege of learning from one of the most influential figures in the martial arts world: Sifu Alan Baker. This experience instilled in him a deep understanding of effective combat techniques, training methods, and the warrior mindset. Coach David has earned multiple rankings under Sifu Baker and continues to apply that knowledge to educate and empower his own students, propelling them toward their personal excellence.
He is a certified instructor in Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do, as well as in the Filipino Martial Arts and Maphilindo Silat under TuDan Inosanto.
A Focus on Practicality and Growth
Throughout his career, Coach David has concentrated his training on several key areas:
- Effective Self-Defense: Teaching practical skills that can be applied in real-world situations.
- Combat Applications: Emphasizing training techniques that are effective across various combat scenarios.
- Developing Individual Expression: Encouraging students to find their unique flow and style within the martial arts.
His dedication to these principles has led him to achieve impressive rankings in various disciplines:
- Instructor – Civilian Tactical Training Program under Alan Baker
- Apprentice Instructor – Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Dan Inosanto
- 2nd Degree Black Belt – AMAC Jun Fan Gung Fu/JKD Concepts under Alan Baker
- Apprentice Instructor – Filipino Martial Arts under Tuhan Dan Inosanto
- Guro Level One – Instructor of Maphilindo Silat and Madjapahit Martial Arts under Tuhan Dan Inosanto
- Black Belt – AMAC Filipino Martial Arts under Alan Baker
- 1st Dan Black Belt – AMAC Shaolin Kung Fu under Alan Baker
- Blue Belt 4th Stripe – Gracie Jiu Jitsu
- Level 3 Handgun Combatives
In addition to these formal achievements, Sifu David has invested extensive training in other disciplines such as Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Wing Chun, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Silat. This diverse training background enables him to offer his students a comprehensive and well-rounded martial arts education.