Sydney is our district manager and our head instructor under Luis Sensei at Empire Dojo. She has a deep passion for helping others to achieve their personal goals when stepping through our doors.
Official Rankings:
2nd Degree Black Belt Ninpo Taijutsu (Unarmed)
2nd Degree Black Belt Jujutsu (Unarmed)
2nd Degree Black Belt Japanese Sword
Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodo-Kai 6th Kyu
Next Level Krav Maga Instructor
Daiwado Jujutsu - Shoden Menkyo
Phenomenal program that teaches kids discipline and respect all while building quality character, strength, and endurance. Highly recommend for children with social and discipline issues. What a difference the Ninja martial arts team makes in kids lives.
I am a former student of this school. I have since moved away, but I thought I would share my experience anyway. My wife, and I were robbed at knife point in a parking lot leaving a friends house. Despite the fact I have trained in another art for years it was Sensei Luis's teachings that came back to me when I needed it. Due to one of the forms I learned training with him I was able to disarm our attacker, which lead to him fleeing. I did not turn around in time initially so I was cut, however I was still prepared through training to defend myself. A huge thanks to Ninja Abingdon, and Sensei Luis.
I've trained and worked with Sensei Luis Martinez for a long time. He is a wealth of information, cares deeply for his students, and upholds true, traditional martial arts values in his daily personal life and in the school. His skills as a martial artist are on par with his ability to teach and raise phenomenal students. Highly recommend his classes for anyone serious about instilling discipline in their children in a fun and educational environment, and for adults who want to learn realistic self-defense.
