Our Instructors
Our Instructor Team is hear to serve our Students. We are proud to present our Team to the community. They are constantly training on the newest teaching techniques and certifications. They are eager to teach and we are proud to have them on our Leadership Team.
Kyoshi Robert Torres; Master Instructor
6th Degree Black Belt Instructor
Kyoshi Torres began training under Hanshi Rick Herbster, the founder and Master Instructor of RSKA (Rising Sun Karate Association). Kyoshii Torres is dedicated to his students and the Martial Arts; motivating and challenging both children and adults to become better people and reach Black Belt Excellence.
Promotion & Achievements
2016 - Promoted to Kyoshi; 6th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor
2015 - Promoted to BJJ Purple Belt Under Prof. Alberto Crane, GB Burbank
2012 - Sensei Of theYear; Hall of Fame by Don Nagle AOKA Inc.
2012 - Voted one of The Best Schools in LA, LA PARENT magazine
2011 - Promoted to BJJ Blue Belt Under Prof. Alberto Crane, GB Burbank
2011 - Promoted to Renshi; 5th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor
2008 - Promoted to Master; 4th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor
2004 - Promoted to Sensei; 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor
2000 - Promoted to Senpai; 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor
1998 - Earned 1st Degree Black Belt Under Hanshi Rick Herbster
1998 - Earned Eagle Scout Award; BSA Toms River NJ, Troop 62
1996 - 2005: Sgt. E5 Army National Guard; New Jersey & California
1993 - Began Karate training under Hanshi Rick Herbster (RSKA)
Sempai Johnny Beano
2nd Degree Black Belt
Sempai Beano Joined Crescent Moon Karate Academy in September 2008. Since that time, he has been dedicated toward being his best in all aspects of his life. Sempai Beano is one of our most dedicated instructors. Teaching and training almost daily, he is an excellent example of a martial artist.
Sempai Beano Achieved his 1st Degree Black Belt under Renshi Robert Torres; Crescent Moon Karate Academy in September 2012. He has completed the CMK leadership training course and is a great leader and friend at the School. Students look to Sempai for his kindness and leadership.
Mr. Ricardo
1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Ricardo is a great asset to our Academy. He motivates all our students and teaches classes when he can. Mr. Enrique is an excellent example of perseverance. During his training he suffered a major medical set back. But that did not detur him from acheiving his goal of Black Belt. He hopes someday to become a Master instructor.
Mr. Miles
1st Degree Black Belt
BIO COMMING SOON!