Mr.Carlos Martinez
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Carlos was born in Puerto Rico in 1966. He finished high school in 1985 and moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1990, He got his first degree black belt in USA Oyama Karate under Senpai Alfred DiGrazia( now Shihan). While in this journey, he participated in semi-knockdown and knockdown tournaments. The same year he graduated from Boricua College with a Bachelor's Degree in science ( elementary education). While attending college, he worked in the Green point YMCA in gym and swim programs and pre-school. Carlos also got married that same year.
From 1991-2002, Carlos worked for NYC Board of Education as an adaptive physical education and crisis teacher intervention in special education. Carlos earned 38 credits towards a Master's in learning disabilities. In 2002, Carlos moved to Russellville, Arkansas, where he met Mr. John Hubbard at Russellville Martial Arts America. Carlos then began training in Taekwondo and earned his 1st Degree Black Belt. He is currently working towards earning his 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. |