Our Team
Our Team is dedicated towards bringing the highest amount of energy and support to any student. We are hands on, charismatic, and informative with our teaching. We like to break down details into their rawest sense and make them relevant to everyday situations. Martial Arts and self-defense can bring confidence into your life knowing that reactions are wired into your reflexes if ever confronted with a situation. It is important to know how to control and defuse a situation, while still having the ability to deliver a strike if necessary. Knowing how to defend oneself is a lifelong investment that will last you a lifetime.
Grandmaster Luciano Medina
Founder & CEO
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Certified Master Instructor 8th Dan Black Belt
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Former USAT National Coach and Director
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Former USAT IL State President
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Former Costa Rica National Team Head Coach
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Former AAU District Sport Chair
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Former AAU National Team Coach AAU/USA
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Appointer Kukkiwon International Advisory Board Member
Instructor Maria Medina
Office Manager
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Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon Certified Cardio Kick boxing Instructor
Master Nedra Medina
Head Instructor
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Certified 6th Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon
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3 times alternative U.S. Junior National Team Member
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2008 International Bronze Medal US Open
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Graduated from Saint Xavier University in Psychology
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Winner of National and International Tournaments
Master Christian Medina
Head Instructor
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Certified 5th Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon
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4 times US National Team Member
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Multiple Time International Gold Medalist
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Associates degree in Psychology from Roosevelt University
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Licensed Real Estate Professional in Illinois and Indiana
Master Michelle Silva
Head Instructor
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Certified 4th Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon
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Youth Olympic Team Member and Jr. National Team Member
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2013 USA National Champion
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Winner of National and International Tournaments
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Graduated with child education from St. Xavier University
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Chicago Public School Teacher
Ms. Felima Estrada
Front Desk Manager
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2023 USAT National Champion Gold Medalist
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Winner of National and International tournaments
Ms. Marinuvia Navarro
Assistant Instructor
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Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon
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Certified Assistant Instructor