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Main
School
USK
Karate Academy
8210
Wiles Rd.
Coral Springs, FL 33067
(954) 340-5425
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Arthur Pryor, Sa Bom Nim
Rank - 7th Dan
Tenured Master Instructor/Director
USK Karate Academy at Coral Springs
USK Karate Academy at Davie
Master Pryor started studying Soo Bahk Do in 1966 when he was 21 years old. When Founder Hwang Kee decided to start a formal organization in the U.S. in 1974 he selected Master Pryor to represent his interests in the formation of the organization. Master Pryor, along with others, created the structure and operating procedures for the Federation; served on the Board of Directors for 18 years; was the first treasurer; served as secretary, chairman, and chairman of the executive committee. He holds one of the few Letters of Commendation from founder Hwang Kee for his work. Master Pryor is a 7th Degree Midnight Blue Belt and is one of the most senior practitioners of this art in the U.S. In addition, he served as a Regional Examiner, placing him in charge of overseeing the quality of education in all Moo Duk Kwan schools in the southeast. In 2005 he was asked to serve on a senior advisory council whose pupose is to insure that proper Moo Duk Kwan values are demonstrated in all areas of the organizaiton.
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Master David Alvas
Rank - 4th Dan
Senior Certified Instructor/Manager
USK Karate Academy at Coral Springs
USK Karate Academy at Davie
David Alvas began training in Soo Bahk Do when he was four years old. He received his 1st degree Midnight Blue Belt at the age of thirteen, when he began assisting teaching. His dedication to the art led him to become a professional full-time instructor and manager for Master Pryor in late 2003, one year after he received his 3rd degree. Because of his dedication to the growth of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan in South Florida, the Grand Master, H.C. Hwang, recognized his achievements with a National award at the 2006 National Championships. He tested and passed for the rank of 4th Dan (Master) in January 2007.
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Master Jillian Alvas
Rank - 4th Dan
M.A.S.S.T.E.R. Program Director
USK Karate Academy at Coral Springs
Master Alvas has been training in Soo Bahk Do since she was 11 years old. She has been teaching martial arts since 1998 and recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in ESE. She is currently a teacher at a Broward County Elementary School and is the Director of our M.A.S.S.T.E.R. Program. Jillian and David Alvas were married in December of 2007.
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Chris Bellaflores, Jo Kyo Nim
Rank - 1st Dan
Certified Assistant Instructor
USK Karate Academy at Coral Springs
Chris Bellaflores has been training for over 4 years now, has recently earned his Midnight Blue belt, and he is also a certified assistant instructor. Because of his accomplishments and dedication to the art, he has been accepted into the team at USK Karate Academy.
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Hans Elie, Jo Kyo Nim
Rank - 1st Dan
Certified Assistant Instructor
USK Karate Academy at Coral Springs
Hans Elie has been training for over 4 years now, has recently earned his Midnight Blue belt, and he is also a certified assistant instructor. Because of his accomplishments and dedication to the art, he has been accepted into the team at USK Karate Academy.
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David Posnack Jewish Community Center
5850 South Pine Island Rd.
Davie, FL 33361
(954) 618-0900
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Benjamin LaMasters, Kyo Sa Nim
Rank - 3rd Dan
Instructor/Program Director
USK Karate Academy at Davie
Benjamin LaMasters has been training in Soo Bahk Do since 1992. He received his 1st Degree Midnight Blue Belt in October of 1998, and began assistant teaching. When the Coral Springs Gymnasium opened, he was selected to teach there with Ms. Gluck. Mr. LaMasters tested for 3rd Dan in October 2003, and recently was appointed by Master Pryor to assist in running our newest studio in Davie, Fl.
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