Ernie Reyes Sr One of the Greatest Martial Arts Masters

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Ernie Reyes Sr.

Ernie Reyes Sr was honored as, “One of the Greatest Martial Arts Masters of the 20th Century”, on national Television (TNT) produced by Wesley Snipes.

Kick Illustrated Magazine bestowed the title of “Master of Creative Karate”, upon Ernie Reyes Sr for his mastery of unique martial arts instruction and creative choreography of martial art performances. Due to his reputation as a pioneer of progressive martial arts training in America, Master Reyes has been featured in every national karate magazine in the world. His record of martial arts accomplishments speaks for itself.

  • Ernie Reyes Sr Founder of the West Coast World Martial Arts Association with Master Tony Thompson.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr inducted into the Black Hall of Fame, Black Belt Magazine, Instructor of the Year.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr (PKA) Professional Karate Association, Instructor of the Year.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr California State Tae Kwon Do Grand Champion, UC Berkeley, (Fighting)
  • Ernie Reyes Sr USA National Tae Kwon Do Champion (Fighting and Forms)
  • Ernie Reyes Sr Bronze medal winner at the 3rd World Tae Kwon Do Championships (Fighting)
  • Ernie Reyes Sr Rated in top 10 in Open Forms Competition in the USA.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr California State Lightweight Champion, (Open Tournament Point Fighting)
  • Ernie Reyes Sr “Trainer of Champions”, accomplished the incredible feat of producing (7) Black Belt National Champions in one year from his West Coast team.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr Coached National Champion Ernie Reyes Jr. the first youngest child in the history of martial arts to be rated in the adults professional forms division.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr Directed and coached the internationally famous West Coast World Action Team. Bushido Magazine in Europe called his team the #1 Martial Arts Demo Team in the World. The team has been performing for more than 25 years nationally and internationally. Ernie Reyes’ creative martial arts genius had led him to Hollywood as a martial art actor, choreographer, and entertainer. He also managed his son Ernie Reyes Jr. in developing his own television series called Sidekicks, a Motown, Disney, Production, for (ABC). Master Reyes also starred in, “Surf Ninjas”, with Ernie Reyes Jr. Leslie Nielsen, Rob Schneider, and Tone Loc, a New Line Production.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr Inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, (EFC) Educational Funding Company as, Professional Martial Arts Business Man, of the year.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr has been featured on every national martial arts magazine in the United States and Europe for his unique, dynamic and creative teaching and story.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr is in high demand as a world martial art motivational speaker. He is also a graduate of San Jose State University.
  • On June 22, 2003 Ernie Reyes Sr was awarded a “Life Time Achievement Award” by the National Association of Professional Martial Artist, for 25 years of excellence.
  • Ernie Reyes Sr is also an co-author of the book, “Little Dragons”, children curriculum for martial arts training, produced by Century Martial Arts.
  • In the community services arena Ernie Reyes Sr has received, “Proclamation Certificates from the State of California”, presented to him by the Lt. Governor himself, Cruz Bustamante. He has been presented certificates by many mayors in the Santa Clara Valley as well as across the United States, Hawaii, Ohio, Reno, for his contribution toward a positive influence to their cities. He has also been given, “The Key To City”, by the mayor of Forest Park in Ohio.

PHILOSOPHY

“I am first and foremost a martial artist, striving to reach the highest level of living, through the martial arts process. The Way – The Do!”

Ernie Reyes Sr.“I am committed to learning, to free my spirit, so I can become the best I can possible be. Only then can I help stimulate, inspire, share powerful ideas and lead others to become the best they can possible be. Giving this unconditional love to my students brings me an overwhelming feeling of self-fulfillment. It taps into my – Spirituality!”

“I believe martial arts is one of the greatest gifts and treasures of life to create positive change in peoples lives. I am totally certain it is my noble calling in life.

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