Every instructor, even those within the same school or art will be different. Look for one that you fit with. I enjoy sharing my love of Aikido with other people. The practice encompasses obvious physical elements, but it also requires and understanding of the technical, spiritual and cultural aspects to be fully appreciated. Our founder wanted the art to primarily be about self-improvement in order to make the world a better place. It is an individual journey that each of us must undertake for ourselves to our own destinations, but at the same time it is wonderful to travel on our quest with companions going in the same direction....

Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Pasadena, established in 1997, offers a comprehensive martial arts education in Pasadena, California. Directed by black belt instructor, Antranig Parseghian, the studio provides a wide range of classes for children and adults, integrating Kenpo karate, mixed martial arts, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Beyond martial arts, they provide an afterschool program featuring tutoring and pick-up services, and host high-energy kickboxing classes and birthday parties. Their aim is to foster confidence, discipline, and a sense of community, making it a beloved choice for martial arts training in the area.

I have years of martial arts training in Kickboxing, Boxing, Jiu-jitsu, and Escrima. I like to focus on teaching students the basic fundamental movements of marital arts.