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Testimonial1 I really enjoy coming to Crescent Moon Karate under the leadership of Master Torres and Ms. Gray. CMK teaches each student the art of Karate (Modified form of Wado-Ryu) with compassion and dedication unlike some other Martial Arts programs. The teaching I received from Crescent Moon Karate has created a hunger and a desire more each week I go. Other programs simply teach you some, and leave you on your own, but at CMK you are taught with focus on the students becoming the very best and also reaching your individual goals." - Johnny Beano, Student

Testimonial2 "Thank you so much, Master Torres, not only for being a phenomenal teacher, but for caring so much about our kids. I appreciate that you are always thinking about how to motivate and support Benji in his development. You strike a great balance between requiring respect and discipline, and making karate fun." Rachel Timoner, Parent

Testimonial3 Master Robert Torres' enthusiasm for Karate is contagious! My daughter loves the classes at Crescent Moon and can't stop talking about them. The sessions offer the right amount of fun and variety for the children in training and Master Torres' caring and energetic teaching style is a breath of fresh air! I highly recommend them. - Lisa F. , Parent

Testimonial4 “Robert Torres has instilled confidence in my son. He has taught him the true meaning of what it is to be a Martial Artist. With his help and support, we have taken a wonderful child and turned him into a confident young man. Robert Torres only gives 100% in all he does! Anyone who trains under him, and sticks with it, will be a better person for it.” Ellen McGilloway, Parent

Crescent Moon Karate is a Black Belt School established by 5th Degree Black Belt Robert Torres. We specialize in Karate including weapons and self defense. What makes us unique is that our style of Karate is unlike any other popular styles out there. We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of instruction to our students. We are the best at what we do because our training and experience never stops growing. This experience carries on to our junior students and assistant instructors.

Instructors

"Our Goal is to teach quality Traditional Karate, Motivating both children and adults to become better members of the community on their path toward Black Belt Excellence." ~ Renshi Robert Torres

RENSHI Robert Torres 5th Degree Black Belt

Renshi began training under Hanshi Rick Herbster, the founder and Master Instructor of RSKA (Rising Sun Karate Association). Renshi 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.Renshi Torres has always believed in the concept of giving back and selfless service to both the community and his country. In 1989, he began giving back to his community as a Member of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1996, Renshi Torres started his journey of selfless service to his country with the NJ Army National Guard. During his time of service in the guard, Renshi Torres achieved the rank of Sgt. After the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, he played an active role in the protection of vital communication and transportation divisions of New York and New Jersey.In 1998, Renshi Torres achieved the rank Eagle Scout, which is the Highest Honor in Scouting. In the same year, he achieved the rank of Black Belt under Hanshi Herbster.Renshi Torres is a graduate of Rowan University and while attending Rowan, he continued his training and teachings at the University. He began an 8-week self-defense course open to all students as well as teaching a Cardio Kickboxing class for two years at Rowan. Many of his students have said how caring and respectful he was, and were impressed with his teaching skills and martial arts ability.In 2004, Renshi Torres relocated to California finding warmer weather and more training. He trained with mixed martial artists while in California, and learned to blend traditional martial arts with modern martial arts.Through Hanshi Herbster, Renshi Torres was able to meet and train with Hanshi James Henry, the Chief instructor of Mojo Dojo Karate Located in Mill Valley, Ca. and train with Hanshi Carroll Pegeron. Hanshi Pegeron is a 49 time undefeated Karate champion in professional full contact karate. As well as having competed and won hundreds of point fighting Grand Championships.Renshi Torres began teaching his own students in 2006 and Crescent Moon Karate is quickly becoming one of the new and exciting Karate schools in Southern California. Renshi has recently been continuing his Martial Arts training with the Gracie Barra Family in Burbank, Ca. Renshi is a proud Blue Belt under the instruction of Professor Alberto Crane and Coach Boris Yee.

SENSEI Nita Gray 3rd Degree Black Belt

Sensei Gray was first introduced to Karate through Hanshi James R. Henry in the early 1980’s. She had since continued to train on and off at BKG Karate Dojo in Long Branch, NJ under Shihan Isaac Henry. In the mid 1990’s Sempai Gray decided to seriously train and earn the rank of Black Belt. It was a long endeavor which took 6 years (white belt to black).During this time with BKG she had competed in many tournaments, participated in demonstrations and taught classes. Working with Shihan, she learned Japanese Jiu Jitsu and was able to help teach beginners in his class.In 2001 she moved to California and has since reconnected with her Karate brother; Robert Torres in Los Angeles at Crescent Moon Karate Academy and Hanshi James R. Henry in Mill Valley, CA at Mojo Dojo Karate.Sensei Gray is currently training under Renshi Torres and is an excellent instructor and a good friend. She has great energy and is always excited to be working with students at both Crescent Moon Karate and Mojo Dojo Karate.

Renshi Robert Torres
Sempai Nita Gray
Concentration
Focu
Japanese Ju Jitsu
Self Defense

Certified Black Belts

Renshi and Jason David Frank

Renshi and Chuck Liddel

Classes

Little Ninjas

LITTLE NINJAS

Little Ninja's are our 4 & 5 year old students. Little NinjasThey come to us just like any other students who are eager to learn and absorb all the benefits of our Karate Program.

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Kids Karate

KIDS KARATE

We teach children how to defend themselves both physically and mentally. Your child will develop self discipline enabling them to conquer their own fears, and transfer that discipline to all areas of life. There is no other activity that can develop these life skills.

Your children will learn to put our priceless Black Belt principles into practical application in the real world.

Adult Karate

ADULT KARATE

Learn self-defense, we provide a total body workout adaptable to any age. At our training facility, we offer the most effective martial arts, self defense and fitness program available for men and women of all ages.

Adult Beginner Class

The physical benefits will be obvious. You will see changes in your physical appearance, cardiovascular condition, and overall strength as you develop power and technique to defend yourself and the lives of your loved ones.

More importantly, the mental benefits will be “seen” in your attitude and character. When you look great, you feel great… resulting in a level of confidence that makes you unstoppable!

Self Defense

JAPANESE JU JITSU

adult self defense

This course has been developed to train Adult individuals in Actual self defense. Utilizing the Combative art of Karate & Japanese Jujitsu, the student will learn how to effectively subdue their attacker in any situation. The student will gain confidence in knowing that they will be prepared in the unlikely event that they are attacked.

Students will be evaluated by their instructor in all aspects of self defense including, Techniques, skills & Drills, Physical Fitness and attitude.

Please be advised that there will be non violent contact during this course.

Non appropriate contact is prohibited.

Japanese Ju Jitsu

MMA FITNESS

This Class Blends traditional american kickboxing with Ground and pound fighing and Traditional Karate together for a Fun and safe workout. This non contact full body workout will give you an official MMA Sweat!

KARATE - Kickboxing - Jiu Jitsu.

work hard and train hard and have fun

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5280 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles California 90019 Phone: (310) 621 0165 Email: Info_crescentmoonkarate.com

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