Meet Our Team of Instructors.
Sensei Nick Graves
Chief Instructor
With a martial arts career spanning over 20 years, Sensei Nick has earned dan ranks in four different styles and travelled the world to compete and train in kata, traditional weapons, and full-contact kumite. Along the way, He has built lifelong friendships and learned many lessons leading me to his current path of sharing his love of martial arts with others through Graves Karate & Strength.
Qualifications
Sandan, Seienjuku Karate
Nidan, Kokusai Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Kyokai Association
Shodan, Daiwa-Ryu Aiki Jujitsu Higa-ha Kobukan Kyoukai
Shodan, Yoshukai Karate
Sensei Arlin Ablaza
Lead Instructor
An X-Ray tech by day and a competitive full-contact fighter by night, Sensei Arlyn brings 25 years of experience training and teaching in multiple martial arts styles to the Graves Karate & Strength dojo. She particularly enjoys working with kids and sharing with them the arts that have enriched her life so much.
Qualifications
Sandan, Seienjuku Karate
Nidan, Yoshukai Karate
Nidan, Kokusai Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Kyokai Association
Shodan, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Peterec’s Martial Arts
Book a Private Lesson.
Want private training where YOU choose the lesson? Book time with the instructor of your choice to go over exactly what you need most. We also offer training for small groups who want the advantage of a personalized lesson.
Our time together can focus on any of the following areas:
Karate techniques
Kata
Kobudo (Weapons)
Sparring
Strength training