Meet the
Coaches
Black Belt
Armand Panganiban
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Armand Panganiban holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the esteemed Brazilian Top Team, awarded to him by Marcelo Bergo in 2022 in Jacksonville Florida @BTTJax. With over two decades of grappling expertise, Armand has had the privilege of training alongside world champions and professional fighters. Armand’s dedication to instruction and meticulous attention to detail are where he excels.
Black Belt
Kim John Carl Malake
Taekwondo
Kim John Carl Malake brings a blend of competitive success and instructional expertise to coaching. His competitive achievements are highlighted by winning the Bronze Medal at the Vietnam 2024 Asian Open Taekwondo Police Championship. Furthermore, his deep commitment to the discipline is underscored by his certification as a Black Belt through the official Kukkiwon Taekwondo Promotion Test. Malake has translated this high-level skill and knowledge into effective teaching roles, serving as an esteemed Taekwondo Instructor at several institutions, including Rainbow Connection Child Learning Center, Barum Taekwondo International, and K Taekwondo, where he has guided students of various levels.