Grand Master Instructor

​Jerry is a Certified Master Instructor, and Founder of the International Christian Martial Arts Association. Master Wiles is a certified Master Instructor with the International Tang Soo Do Association, the Korean Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, and a member of the Masters Martial Arts Union in Seoul, Korea. He is the Senior Master Instructor of Tri-Star Karate Schools of South Florida, and is the Director of the Champions for Christ Karate / Drama Demo Team. Master Wiles holds 12 world records breaking boards and bricks as well as receiving numerous awards from America and Korea, including the Kukiwan.

Adult Class Instructors

Ed is a 3rd Don Certified Instructor at Tri-Star Karate who teaches in our Adult Classes. When Ed came to the US from Brazil in 1997 everything was new, new lifestyle and new language. Joining Tri-Star gave him a place to learn as an individual and achieve goals. He received his first degree black belt in 2007. Ed is working towards the goal of becoming a Certified 4th Don Master Instructor and believes that you should always be getting better than you were yesterday both physically and mentally. 

Andres is a Certified Tang Soo Do Instructor at Tri-Star Karate who teaches in our Adult Classes. He is a full time draftsman who likes Ice Hockey, Art, and Video Games. His favorite part of Tang Soo Do is board breaking, “It's the ultimate stress reliever!”.  Ever since he was a teenager he had the idea of becoming a Martial Artist. As an Adult he has finally been able to accomplish that goal.
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Youth Class Instructor

Patrick is a Certified Tang Soo Do Instructor at Tri-Star Karate who teaches in our Youth Classes. He works full time with the Coral Springs Police Department where he has been recognized with numerous achievements including the Life Saving Award and the Meritorious Police Duty Commendation. Patrick joined Tri-Star after seeing how much fun his son was having in class. He enjoys the challenges and the continued learning of the art while also being a great way to keep fit and relieve stress.

JR Kids Class Instructors

​Dawn is a Certified Tang Soo Do Instructor at Tri-Star Karate who teaches in our JR Kids Classes. She is a full time Wife, Mom, and Office Administrator. Dawn has over 15 years of teaching experience including Pre-K at Calvary Christian Academy and running her own Science Based after school program. Her favorite part of Tang Soo Do is being able to use her gifts to teach our Jr Kids to love and excel at Karate!

​Keith is a Certified Tang Soo Do Instructor at Tri-Star Karate who teaches in our JR Kids Classes. For the past 15+ years Keith has worked in the IT Department at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. His favorite part of Tang Soo Do is being able to learn new things while spending time with his Family. Keith, Dawn, and their two kids are all part of Tri-Star Karate.

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