Meet The Team

OUR SENSEIS

Ranked, decorated and relentlessly invested in your progress. Our instructors don't just demonstrate technique — they build students into disciplined, confident martial artists.

The Black Belts

THE KURO ROSTER

Each sensei leads their discipline and is available for private lessons and gradings.

Portrait of Sensei Kenji Tanaka, head karate instructor Karate

Kenji Tanaka

Head Sensei · 6th Dan

Founder of KURO and a lifelong Shotokan practitioner, Kenji trained in Okinawa for over a decade. His classes are precise, traditional and deeply rooted in dojo etiquette.

6th Dan Black 28 Yrs Exp
Portrait of Coach Rafael Souza, BJJ black belt BJJ

Rafael Souza

BJJ · 3rd Degree Black Belt

A Rio-trained black belt and multiple-time national medallist, Rafael teaches a smooth, leverage-first game. He's known for making complex grappling feel simple.

Black Belt 19 Yrs Exp
Portrait of Master Ji-woo Park, taekwondo instructor Taekwondo

Ji-woo Park

Taekwondo · 5th Dan

A former national team competitor, Ji-woo brings Olympic-level kicking technique to the dojo. Her classes are explosive, athletic and meticulously detailed.

5th Dan 16 Yrs Exp
Portrait of Coach Aaliyah Reed, head MMA coach MMA

Aaliyah Reed

MMA · Head Coach

A professional fighter and certified strength coach, Aaliyah blends striking, wrestling and submissions into a cohesive, fight-tested system for every level.

Pro Record 9–2 12 Yrs Exp
Portrait of Coach Marco Bianchi, kids program lead Kids

Marco Bianchi

Kids Program · 2nd Dan

A qualified teacher and karate black belt, Marco leads our youth program. He's a master at turning energetic kids into focused, respectful young martial artists.

2nd Dan 10 Yrs Exp
Portrait of Coach Lena Fischer, women's self-defense instructor Women's

Lena Fischer

Self-Defense · Lead Instructor

A Krav Maga and BJJ specialist, Lena designs our women's program around real-world scenarios, building practical skill and lasting confidence in every student.

Krav Maga G5 14 Yrs Exp
The Standard

COACHES YOU CAN TRUST

We hire for character as much as credentials — then we never stop developing them.

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Certified & Ranked

Every instructor holds recognised black-belt ranks and active coaching and first-aid certifications.

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Safety First

Controlled drilling, clear etiquette and progressive intensity keep every student training injury-free.

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In Your Corner

From your first white belt to your black, our senseis track your progress and push you to earn it.

TRAIN UNDER A MASTER

Book a free trial and meet the sensei who'll guide your journey from your very first class.