William Valdez –
Vice President
Kyoshi Valdes began his martial arts training at age five in Cuba, studying Judo. He moved to the United States in 1968 and started studying USA Goju under GM Peter Urban and Sensei Alex Saavedra, earning his 1st Dan Black Belt. In 1971, Sensei Valdes moved to Hawaii where he studied under Kimo Wall Sensei. He entered the military in 1974 and while stationed in Korea, he studied Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do. Upon his return in 1978, he studied under GM Steve Berkowitz. After GM Berkowitz passed, he continued his studies under Soke Kosei Wakugawa. After retiring from the military forces, Kyoshi Valdes continues to train in multiple martial arts, accumulating over 55 years of experience.