Our Instructor

Ali Jafari, a 7th dan black belt in Shotokan Karate for nearly 40 years, is an instructor at Martial Arts and Fitness Center based in Cypress, California. Presently, there are many members actively participating in his Karate program at the center. Prior to opening his Dojo in November 2004, he spent approximately thirteen years teaching Martial Arts at the Sequoia Athletic Club in Buena Park and another five years teaching at his own karate studios in Hawaiian Gradens, Anaheim and Cypress. In his teaching career, he has taught thousands of students, many of whom achieved their black belts while under his guidance. Sensei Jafari is multilingual, beside English he is fluent in Farsi and Spanish which he frequently employs when teaching martial arts to his Persian and Latin American students. In addition to his teaching experience, he has competed in numerous karate tournaments and championships, from which he attained valuable insight in the world of martial arts.

He hopes through his teachings, he can make an impact on people's lives and their future success.