CHIEF INSTRUCTOR/ OWNER
At SASDA, Sensei Donnie merges street-fighting styles with traditional American Kenpō and classical Shaolin principles, to provide his students with a uniquely effective approach to martial arts that adapts to each student's body type and personality.
HEAD INSTRUCTOR/ MANAGER
"As I progress through my own martial arts journey, I hope to spread my knowledge and love of the art to each student as they find their own path. In an art where mind, body and spirit come together as one, each student has the opportunity to make this art their own."
KIDS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
“The Martials Arts have allowed me to transform myself and my life. It contains virtues and skills that reach beyond combat and can bring peace of mind, critical thinking, and physical health to affect a more positive and balanced life. The opportunity to instruct and train in an open, safe, practical, and creative environment is what makes SASDA my home in LA.”
INSTRUCTOR
"I've been studying martial arts almost all my life, I just hope to spread the love and knowledge that I have to every student that I teach. Being equipped with this skill is something that everyone should learn to enhance their lives."
Assistant Instructor
"For me, martial arts has been a journey of personal growth, empowerment, and confidence. It’s brought me a community of supportive individuals who encourage me to become the best version of myself. Taking what I learn on the mats and applying it to my daily life I embody more mindfulness, strength, patience, focus, commitment, perseverance, resilience, and so much more."