The Crescent Moon Karate instructor team with a student

Meet our instructors

Mentors First. Martial Artists Always.

Every child who walks through our doors is guided by people who care as much about who they become as what they can do.

Founder & Head Master Instructor · 8th Degree Black Belt

Hanshi Robert Torres

Discipline. Confidence. Leadership.

Hanshi Torres founded Crescent Moon Karate in 2008 and leads the school's standards, curriculum and leadership culture — helping students build discipline, confidence, respect and character beyond the mat. He trained for decades under accomplished masters and earned black belts across four martial arts systems.

Discipline: Do the work.
Confidence: Stand tall.
Leadership: Set the example.

“Where other academies teach moves, we mold futures.”

Senior Martial Arts Mentor

Renshi Beano

Experience. Standards. Character.

Renshi Beano represents the depth of tradition and mentorship behind the CMK journey — helping students understand that martial arts is not just about technique, but discipline, respect and personal growth.

Respect: Honor the path.
Discipline: Build the standard.
Mentorship: Guide the next generation.

“Strong students are built by strong examples.”

Senior Martial Arts Mentor

Master Lindstrom

Wisdom. Legacy. Excellence.

Master Lindstrom represents the lifelong standard behind the martial arts journey — reminding students that true progress is built through patience, discipline, humility and consistent excellence over time.

Wisdom: Learn deeply.
Legacy: Honor the lineage.
Excellence: Raise the standard.

“The standard we honor today shapes the leaders of tomorrow.”

Lead Instructor

Sensei “Z”

Energy. Structure. Leadership.

Sensei “Z” helps lead students with positive energy, clear expectations and strong fundamentals — creating a training environment where effort, discipline and confidence grow every class.

Energy: Bring your best.
Structure: Train with purpose.
Leadership: Set the example.

“Great students are built one focused class at a time.”

CMK Instructor

Sensei Elmore

Calm. Focused. Encouraging.

Sensei Elmore helps students build confidence through patient coaching, strong fundamentals and a steady example of discipline — reminding every student that progress is earned one class at a time.

Patience: Guide the growth.
Focus: Train with purpose.
Confidence: Earn it daily.

“Confidence grows when students learn to trust their effort.”

CMK Assistant Instructor

Sempai Rodriguez

Positive. Disciplined. Driven.

Sempai Rodriguez helps students see what discipline and consistent training can become — confidence, leadership, and a stronger standard on and off the mat.

Leadership: Set the example.
Effort: Earn the rank.
Respect: Carry it daily.

“Young leaders become powerful examples for the next generation.”

CMK Assistant Instructor

Sempai Hernandez

Steady. Respectful. Committed.

Sempai Hernandez supports students with clear standards, strong effort, and the kind of consistent leadership that helps every student rise.

Consistency: Show up ready.
Respect: Lead with honor.
Growth: Improve daily.

“Leadership starts with effort, respect, and the courage to keep improving.”

Personal attention.
Clear expectations.
Real encouragement.

Come meet the team, see how we teach, and watch your child take the first step.

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Mentors First. Martial Artists Always.

Hanshi Robert Torres

Renshi Beano

Master Lindstrom

Sensei “Z”

Sensei Elmore

Sempai Rodriguez

Sempai Hernandez

Your Child’s First Lesson Is One-on-One With a Certified Black Belt.

Mentors First. Martial Artists Always.

Hanshi Robert Torres

Renshi Beano

Master Lindstrom

Sensei “Z”

Sensei Elmore

Sempai Rodriguez

Sempai Hernandez

Your Child’s First Lesson Is One-on-One With a Certified Black Belt.