A LEADERSHIP TEAM BUILT TO MOLD FUTURES

Kyoshi Robert Torres is the founder and chief instructor of Crescent Moon Karate in Los Angeles and a dedicated lifelong martial artist, instructor, mentor, and leader. As a 7th Degree Black Belt in Karate, Kyoshi Torres has spent decades studying, teaching, and preserving the discipline, structure, and values of traditional martial arts while using them as a vehicle to develop confidence, character, leadership, and personal excellence in his students.

His martial arts journey reflects a rare depth of training and commitment. In addition to his rank as a 7th Degree Black Belt in Karate, Kyoshi Torres also holds black belts in multiple martial arts systems, including Wa Do Ryu, Okinawan Kempo, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His background gives him a well-rounded understanding of striking, self-defense, grappling, discipline, and personal development, allowing him to teach students with both technical depth and practical real-world insight.

Kyoshi Torres holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu under Sensei Scott Main and a 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Alberto Crane of Legacy Jiu Jitsu. His primary Karate instructor is Shihan Rick Herbster of Rising Sun Karate, whose influence has helped shape Kyoshi Torres’ commitment to tradition, standards, discipline, and lifelong growth.

As the founder of Crescent Moon Karate (2008), Kyoshi Torres has built more than a martial arts school. He has created a leadership-driven academy where students are challenged to become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. His vision for CMK is rooted in the belief that martial arts training should go far beyond learning kicks, punches, blocks, and forms. At Crescent Moon Karate, students are taught to become more confident, focused, respectful, disciplined, and resilient — qualities that serve them at home, in school, in relationships, and throughout life.

Under his leadership, Crescent Moon Karate has become known for its structured classes, high standards, family-centered community, and commitment to student development. Kyoshi Torres believes every student has potential waiting to be discovered, and his mission is to help bring that potential forward through consistent training, accountability, encouragement, and the pursuit of excellence.

As an instructor, Kyoshi Torres is known for blending discipline with care, tradition with practical application, and high expectations with genuine support. He teaches students that Black Belt is not just something you wear — it is a standard you live by. His approach helps students understand that success comes through effort, consistency, humility, perseverance, and personal responsibility.

Throughout his career, Kyoshi Torres has dedicated himself to mentoring students of all ages, from young children taking their first steps on the mat to advanced students preparing for higher ranks and leadership roles. His work has helped students build confidence, overcome fear, improve focus, develop self-control, and learn the value of commitment.

For Kyoshi Torres, martial arts is not simply a sport or activity. It is a path of growth, leadership, and legacy. His mission is to continue building Crescent Moon Karate into a place where students and families feel supported, challenged, and empowered — a place where future leaders are developed one class, one lesson, and one breakthrough at a time.

At the heart of his work is a simple but powerful belief: martial arts should mold futures.