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Our Branch school Staff- Yudansha

 

 Sean Hurst

Shodai Soke

Head instructor Tribe-K Rockledge

 

I started training in the martial arts in 1981. It is a life long process that has taught me more than just      fighting and I hope to continue it for the rest of my life. I have had the privilege to train with some of the best instructors in the world throughout my life, and have had many opportunities to utilize my training. Including: working in loss prevention for Sears and Target, Combat in an elite military unit for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and Iraq and Finally as an instructor training competitors for MMA. These different situations have taught me the difference between Martial Arts for Self-defense, Self-Preservation, and Sport.

It is my goal to share what I have learned with my students. I do not believe in keeping techniques secret, but rather sharing in hopes that as my students get better so will I. It is my Goal to see every one of my students surpass my skill and knowledge in the Martial Arts

Some of the Military units I have trained

  • Trained soldiers for the United States army’s 10th mountain division and members of TF-121  
  • Trained soldiers from the 1215th Military Police company
  • Trained soldiers from ODA 133 (Special Forces Team)

       My Certifications

  • Associate instructor/Guro in Inosanto lacoste Kali and Sifu in JKD-under Guro Kenny Barry. Guro Barry taught me allot about seeing the bigger picture in martial arts and has been a huge influence in how I structure my curriculum.
  • Full instructor in Cruz MMA
  • Nidan in Nihon Jujitsu under Sensei David Parritt
  • Student level 5 in CSW Under Erik Paulson.
  • Brown Belt in Judo
  • Green belt in Shorinryu karate under Robert Scagleone
  • Certified as an amateur boxing coach and judge by United States amateur boxing association
  • Certified by Kimber Hill as an instructor in Century Lil’ dragon program.

 

 

Israel Cruz 

Shihan-Rokudan

Head of Tribe-K, N.Y.

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At the age of 6 I started my training in Boxing & Shotokan karate from my father, after some years my father past away & I continued my training with my uncle who lived in California. He became my instructor and is responsible for introduceing me to JKD. After graduation from college I flew to the states & that was the turning point in my life as a martial artist. I was bless to trained under people like Sifu Dan Inosanto, Sifu kelly Wardon, Sifu Paul Vunak, Sifu Burton Rechardson, Sifu Rick Tucci, Sifu Tony Lopez, Herman Suwanda, Edgar Sulite, Tony Diego, Chino Santiago, John jac Machado, Gracie, Erik Paulson, Roy Dean, Felix Camacho, SBGI. These are just a few of the people that have shaped me as a martial artist and they are responsible for making me the martial artist I am today. I served in the Military for some years, as member of an elite unit, that's when I met a wonderful & deadly person by the name of Sean Hurst .this is  one of the guys that I will serve with again anytime. People that know me know that I am not big into collecting pieces of paper to put on the wall. I do like to train & learn from everybody. I have plenty of certifications.  Certification is only half of the process. Show me what u can do on the mat, not on paper. combat tested, battle proven. Come to Tribe-k  
   

 

 Erika Hurst

Sensei/Coach-sandan

Tribe-k Rockledge

 

I started training in the martial arts in my teen years. Shihan Sean Hurst is the one who introduced me to martial arts back in 1998 and I have been training with him ever since. I have assisted Coach/Guru/Shihan Sean Hurst in many of his teaching endeavors including training soldiers for the United States army’s 10th mountain division as well as soldiers from the 1215th Military Police Company.

 

Currently I teach the fitness classes at Tribe-K, Rockledge. Fitness has been a big passion in my life for a long time; I like to try and show people how much they are capable of doing if they believe in themselves and put effort into achieving their goals.

 

 Certifications

 

  • Sandan in Honshitsu- Budo Jiu Jutsu
  • Certified instructor in Kali
  • Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu and JKD concepts
  • Certified in CSW Student level 5
  • Ikkyu in Nihon Ju-Jitsu
  • Personal Trainer certification

 

 

Anthony Peters

Shihan -Sandan


Anthony Peters has had a combination of 5 years experience in Mixed Martial Arts.  His specialty is stand up fighting, specifically Muay Thai in which he holds a Student Level one (of which there are only 3 levels)but is highly competent in both the ground game and with weapons.  Mr. Peters holds a student level 4 in Combat Submission Wrestling and has competed in national level NAGA tournaments as well as assisting Coach Sean Hurst in training(as a sparring partner)for several Cage fighters. Some of the disciplines that he has paid particular attention to are Muay Thai, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Savate, Kali, Eskrima, Arnis, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling, and Judo.  Recently he has received his apprentice instructorship in Kali and related arts under Guru Sean Hurst. Anthony Peters has also had training under, Khru Tom Burke Rico Chiapparelli, Erik Paulson, and  Grand Master Tom Sipin, Mark Mc fan, Guro Kenny Barry, and Guro Brian Gerona. However, with each teacher came a better understanding of what elements of teaching worked best for the students. With that he has created his own style of teaching that focuses on giving students an understanding of how basics and advanced technique work together to form a complete fighter who is unique unto himself. 

 

Daniel Hurst

Sensei/Coach-Nidan

Assistant instructor Tribe-K Rockledge, FL

I was introduced to Karate and Boxing around 6 years old.  Most of my knowledge came from training with my father and brother.  My introduction to structured martial arts came in 1999 under Guru/Coach/Shihan Sean Hurst and Daniel Marini.  I studied Filipino martial arts under their tutelage, along with CSW and JKD. 

 

I am currently an assistant instructor under Shihan Sean Hurst at the Tribe-K, Rockledge location.  I am working on obtaining my black belt in Honshitsu- Budo Jiu Jutsu.  I enjoy both the physical and mental challenges of martial arts.  I have spent a large part of my life competing in different sports and now enjoy the fulfillment of training. 

 

Certifications

 

  • Full instructor in Kali
  • Apprentice instructor in JKD
  • Instructor in Cruz MMA
  • Student level 5 in CSW
  • Nidan in Honshitsu Budo Ju-Jitsu
  • Ikkyu in Nihon Ju-jitsu

 

Shihan

Shihan is a Japanese term, often used in Japanese martial arts as an honorific title for expert or senior instructors. The term is frequently used in interchangeably with English terms such as "master instructor."

Various martial arts orgnizations have different requirements for the usage of the title, but in general it is a high title, 6th dan or above, that takes many years to achieve. It is sometimes associated with certain rights, such as the right to give out black belt (dan) ranks in the name of the organization, as it is with Tribe-K branch schools. however, the title is generally distinct from the black belt ranking system (dan).

At Tribe-K, we regard our Shihan (the permission to issue dan rank) to be a very prestigious position. We start accepting candidates after our senior yudansha vote 100% unanimously in favor of the promotion. We do not base it on a certain rank. So at a Tribe-K school, it is rare but possible for a canidate with rank lower than Rokudan to hold the position of Shinan. * It is also important to understand that yudansha who holds the title of shian does not carry a higher rank than other yudansha (instructors). Shihan is the Title which gives permission to issue Shodan or higher. Shihan is not to be confused with the title of Sensei. Sensei have the right to operate a school even if they dont carry shihan rank (they cannot issue above Ikkyu (senior brown belt)

Autrelle Holland

Sensei -Nidan

Head of AHSOTA and Tribe-K Jacksonville

Autrelle Holland has been studying Martial Arts since 1989, beginning with T'ang Soo Do under Song Ki Pak. In 1993, he started training in Aikido under Chris Rozett. Autrelle is currently graded as a 2-Dan black belt holder under Takashi Ishikawa's Misasagi Kai federation, which is recognized by the Aikikai Headquarters. Over the years he has continued to add to his knowledge by studying Jiu Jitsu under Thomas Asher, Wing Chun Kung Fu under Travis Taylor, and Kali under Joe Stores. Autrelle has trained with and attended seminars by a number of different instructors in various arts over the years. Most notable are Peter Bernath, Penny Bernath, Grady Lane, Thomas Huffman, Troy Ferguson, T.J. Cooper, Mike Sands, Perry Lambert, Katrina Reti, Ward Wilson, Patricia Hendricks, Stephanie Yap, and Anthony Arnett. His current practice emphasizes the high technical skill of throwing and receiving throws, realistic application and practice of Aikido techniques, and integrated weapons practice. He continues to study Kali and under the direct tutelage of Guru Sean Hurst, and currently holds the grade of Taga Pagsanay, or Assistant Instructor, in Kali. In addition to teaching Martial Arts, he has also taught several self defense classes for the Jacksonville community. Autrelle has also given free private instruction to members of the Jacksonville's Sheriff Office.

 

Cameron Smith
Sensei-shodan

Head of Tribe-K Hudson, FL


Cameron Smith began his martial arts training begining with Greco-Roman wrestling at the age of 14, and the art of Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido at age 15(and attained the rank of purple belt before moving to North Carolina). At the age of 18 he joined Revolution Martial Arts, a school taught by Coach Sean Hurst, and studied the arts of Muay Thai, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Eskrima, Arnis, and CSW. While at Revolution, Cameron had the added priviledge to train with and be taught by men such as Guro Marcelas, Guru Brian Gerona, Joseph Turner and Anthony Peters. Cameron has been operating the Tribe-k Hudson, Florida school since July of 2007, and has a passion to share with others the gift of self defense that Coach Sean Hurst has graciously taught him.