Our School Location

USK Karate Academy
5697 Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33076
(954) 340-5425

Master David Alvas
Rank - 4th Dan
Owner, Director & Master Instructor
Staff Member

David Alvas began training in Tang Soo 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. Master Alvas is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Conditioning Coach. He tested and passed for the rank of 4th Dan (Master) in January 2007. Masters David & Jillian Alvas run USK Karate Academy together to better promote a family environment.

Master Jillian Alvas
Rank - 4th Dan
M.A.S.S.T.E.R.® Program Director & School Manager
Staff Member

Master Alvas has been training in Tang Soo Do since she was 11 years old. She has been teaching martial arts since 1998 and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in ESE. She was previously a teacher at a Broward County Elementary School and is now the Director of our M.A.S.S.T.E.R. Program and studio manager. Jillian and David Alvas were married in December of 2007.

Master Chris Podolsky
Rank - 4th Dan

Chris Podolsky has been an executive in the cruise industry for over 25 years and has been training in Tang Soo Do for over 17 years.

He tested and passed in January 2010 for 4th Dan (Master). .

Master Michael Fritts
Rank - 4rd Dan

Jen-Michael Miron, Kyo Sa Nim
Rank - 3rd Dan
Certified Instructor
Staff Member

Jen-Michael Miron has been a student of USK Karate since he was 7 years old. He is now in his early twenties and is a very gifted practitioner and instructor. He has a particularly unique energy that our children students enjoy. He is a certified instructor and a 3rd Dan.

Rose Sheehan, Jo Kyo Nim
Rank - 3rd Dan
Certified Assistant Instructor

Rose has been an active member of the Florida Bar for 23 years, and is currently in the field of executive management for the Title Insurance Division of Prudential Florida Realty and WCI Communities. She has been a student at USK Karate since 1999 and is a third degree midnight blue belt as well as the Director of Development for USK Karate Academy. Rose lives in Parkland, Florida and is married with one daughter. Her passions include personal and spiritual growth, family, friends, and servant leadership.

Patrick Sheehan
Rank - 2nd Dan

Patrick has over fifteen years of experience in both the title insurance and mortgage industry and is currently the Director of Sales for Florida Home & General Lines Insurance, a division of Prudential Florida Realty. He started training at USK Karate in 1999, along with his wife and daughter. He and his daughter are currently 2nd Dans and his wife is a 3rd Dan.

Chris Bellaflores, Jo Kyo Nim
Rank - 2nd Dan
Certified Assistant Instructor

Chris Bellaflores has been training for over 6 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.

Robert Bellaflores
Rank - 2nd Dan

Juan Carlos Martinez
Rank - 1st Dan

Shelby Sanders, Jo Kyo Nim
Rank - 1st Dan
Certified Assistant Instructor
Staff Member

Shelby Sanders has been training in Tang Soo Do for over 5 years and is very passionate about helping others through teaching martial arts. She is a very gifted young lady with a special ability for working with young children. Ms. Sanders was hired as an assistant instructor in August of 2009 and has a very bright future in the martial arts.