Our INstructors.
Shihan Sterling Pace
Pace Shihan is a Battojutsu instructor and active student at CCC Martial Arts. He has over 30 years martial arts experience in various disciplines believing that “to be a better and complete martial artist you have to be able to walk many different paths until you find the one that will take you to your ultimate destination.”
Pace Shihan has remained true to his philosophy and because of his unwavering commitment, focus and discipline to his practice, he has high rankings in multiple arts. Having studied under Sensei Rodriguez, he has achieved the rank of Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt in Enshin Itto-ryu Battojutsu.
He also has his 4th Dan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Tae Kwon Do, 2nd Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Sil Lum Kung Fu (Shaolin Discipline), 2nd Dan(2nd Degree Black Belt) in Modern Arnis (Filipino Stick Art) and Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Seibukan Jojutsu. He has Level III rankings in Close Quarters Combat and Filipino Combat Systems Kali. He has rankings in Sanshinkai Karate, Hapkido, Balinawak Escrima, Palis Palis Escrima, Doce Pares Esckrima and Tai Chi.
Pace Shihan became an instructor at CCC Martial Arts as a way to share the knowledge that he has attained so as to assist others on their journey. He has an innate ability to tap into what a student needs to improve their practice and can assist others to see the path from one technique to another. He believes that helping others improve themselves is a practice in self improvement.
Shihan teresa rodriguez
Teresa Shihan is a certified instructor and active student at CCC Martial Arts. She has been training in Martial Arts for over 15 years. She began training in martial arts as a fun way to learn self-defense, stretch out the body, and relax the mind. She followed her dream of becoming a martial arts instructor by taking the Seibukan Jujutsu instructor's course. She lives by the Seibukan fundamental principles and concepts. She is a warrior both on and off the mat, proudly serving our country.
Teresa Shihan is a Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt) in Seibukan Jujutsu, Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Isshinryu Karate, Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Eshin Itto-ryu Battojutsu, Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Seibukan Jojutsu and Army Combatives Level 1 certified.
Dai-Shihan Joel Everett
Dai-Shihan Joel Everett has been training in martial arts for over 35 years. Studying Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Tae Kwon do, Okinawa Te, Wing Chun, Fencing, Battojutsu, and Jujutsu.
Joel has over 50 trips over the last 20+ years to Japan to personally train under Soke Maasaki Hatsumi. 34 generation grandmaster of the 9 Ryu( linages) of the Bujinkan.
Joel focuses on not only the teachings of the lineages, but also the practical application in how to use our training in everyday life. He teaches Through biomechanics, philosophy, psychology, and history.
Dai-Shihan Everett has taught all over the world and is available for group, private and virtual lessons.