I’m Ippo, a local born & bred San Diegan, Cali Burrito obsession and all. I began instructing at Kenyon’s Soo Bahk Do as a certified Martial Arts instructor in 2010 and have been hooked ever since. In 2014, I earned my RYT-200 Hr. Certificate at under Melissa Smith, in Carlsbad; and earned my Personal Trainer Certification under NASM in July of 2020.

I have taught Yoga and Martial Arts all over San Diego; had a BLAST running a Martial Arts Club at Point Loma Nazarene University from 2010 to 2013. While living in Lake Tahoe from 2015 to 2016, I taught a blended tai chi class, combining elements of Yang Style Tai Chi, Yoga and Soo Bahk Do (a traditional Korean style of Martial Arts).

I’ve also taught in Lake Tahoe, Joshua Tree, and with the Marines in 29 Palms and Camp Pendleton – during my 5-year service with the Marine Corps. I realized my childhood dream of joining this dam, fine gun club in December 2017 and now I currently enjoy full-time civilian life as an active student of
Yoga Therapy, under IAYT.

With every class, I strive to provide an eclectic blend yoga’s wisdom, and the wellness practices of fitness & Martial Arts.