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| Name: Benjamin Moriniere Background: Raised in Central Texas, a former Army Captain stationed on Okinawa since 2004. He began teaching martial arts on Okinawa in 2005, and recently became a permanent resident of Japan in 2008. He is an entrepreneur and a graphic artist. Martial Arts Background: Boxing, Kickboxing, Arnis/Kali/Escrima, Judo, Jujitsu, Submission Wrestling and Capoeira. Performance Background: 2004 to Present - Capoeira Academy Okinawa Performance Team - Capoeira Zoador Academy Performer - Tokyo, Japan - S3T Teen Dance Team; Okinawa, Japan - Contenporary Christian Band (Percussionist) 2001 to 2004 - SUBMITTED Dance Team; Whiteman AFB, Missouri - Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Dance Team - University of Central Missouri 1997 to 2001 - BLG Dance / Drama Team; Killeen, Texas. Education: - A.A.; General Studies, Wentworth Military Academy - B.S.; Architectural Engineering Technology, University of Central Missouri - M.S.; International Management, University of Phoenix |
| Name: Yesenia Washington Background: Raised in McAllen, Texas, she is a former Fitness Competitor and personal trainer with over 10 years of experience in both disciplines throughout Southern California and in Okinawa, Japan. She has also been heavily involved in the performing arts for many years, and is a gifted dance instructor. Martial Arts Background: Boxing, Kickboxing, Arnis/Kali/Escrima and Capoeira. Fitness Background: Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Tae Bo; Circuit Weight Trainer; Resist-A-Ball Instructor; Spin Class Instructor. Performance Background: - Ballet Folklorico - Head Instructor; Okinawa, Japan |
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| Name: Jerry Washington Background: Born in Hutchinson, KS. He has been a martial artist since the age of five. He was also a member of the Junior Olympics martial arts team as a teenager, as well as a weightlifter. He is currently a GySgt with the USMC Engineers stationed on Okinawa, Japan. He has a gift for teaching and performing. Martial Arts Background: Go Ju Ryu Karate, Arnis/Kali/Escrima, American Kickboxing, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, and Capoeira. Performance Background: Capoeira Academy Okinawa perfomance team |
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