Tyler "Makoto" Muscha - Sempai is a certified Assistant Instructor or Sempai at Reis Martial Arts. Tyler has the distinction of being our Dojo Cho (Facilities Manager) and has accumulated more training hours (1600+ hours) than any other Sempai produced by Master Reis. Tyler is also the 1st person to be promoted to Black Belt in Master Reis' Shura Shiyou Aikido and Reis-Ryu Aiki-Kempo MMA systems and Brown Belt in Go Rin JuJitsu. In addition to his duties as Sempai and Dojo Cho, Tyler is the Student Leader Program Manager, Sempai Supervisor and is in line to be our first full time paid staff instructor. Tyler's other accomplishments include: being an Iraqi War veteran of the US Army, an accomplished NAGA Grappling competitor and an undefeated MMA cage fighter. Currently, Tyler Sempai assists with the Juniors and Adult programs.
Steve Rogalla - Senior Student Leader is a certified Senior Student Leader in our dojo leadership program. Steve is an integral part of our staff and is the primary backup to Tyler Sempai as Dojo Cho. Steve holds a Green Belt rank in Shura Shiyou Aikido and a Blue Belt rank in Reis-Ryu Aiki-Kempo. Steve is currently assisting Master Reis with the Lil' Dragons, Little Ninjas, Juniors and Adult programs. Steve's other accomplishments include being a veteran of the US Air Force, devoted husband and father, an officer with the state corrections department and Steve's son Jason, is Master Reis' longest running student.
Master Tomas Reis "Kyoshi" is the founder of the Reis-Ryu Aiki-Kempo method of self defense and is the Chief Instructor at Reis Martial Arts. He is the founder co-owner of Reis Extreme Mixed Martial Arts and the Aiki Kempo Kai Association. Master Reis began his training in 1974 in Japanese JuJitsu and has continued through nearly 4 decades of training to obtain multiple Black Belts. To date, Master Reis has trained in: Japanese & Brazilian JuJitsu, Aiki Jitsu, Aikido, Shotokan & Isshinryu Karate, Kenpo & Kajukenbo Karate, Small Circle JuJitsu, Kyushu Jitsu, Military Combat Tactics, Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics and much more. Master Reis is a veteran operator of the USAF Emergency Services Teams with combat experience, as well as, a retired California Police Officer & Deputy Sheriff with S.W.A.T. & Youth Gang unit experience. Click here to see a full martial arts resume for Master Reis.
Mrs. Roxanne Reis "Miss Roxanne" is the co-owner of Reis Martial Arts and is the Executive Program Director. She is also the Chief Administrative Officer of Tomas Reis Enterprises LLC., and owner & CEO of Reis Financial LLC. Miss Roxanne is the dojo's personal trainer, nutritionist, flexibility and strengthening coach and assistant instructor. Miss Roxanne is also the Executive Sales Director for our pro shop. Miss Roxanne has over 23 years of coaching experience in gymnastics and fitness. She was the manager for Kips Gymnastics in Southern California, as well as, the Elite Competitive team coach - turning out Pre-Olympic level gymnasts. In addition to all of Miss Roxanne's talents, she is also a professional Interior Designer by trade and has been a Financial Planner and Annuity Investments Broker while also selling Long Term Care Insurance for over 11 years.