Instructors

Meet Matt Perrins

Matt Perrins began martial arts in 1985, at the age of 13, with two goals in mind. Matt hoped his martial arts training would allow him to become a World Champion by 25 and to instruct the sport as a profession.

He reached those goals, becoming a World Champion at 28 years old, and he’s owned a martial arts school since 1996. Moving forward, Matt’s goal is to help others accomplish their goals through the benefit of training in the martial arts.

Matt's Qualifications

• 6th degree black belt karate
• 6th degree black belt kickboxing
• Black belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Meet Kevin Miller

I began kickboxing at the age of 13 at Perrins Martial Arts and haven't looked back ever since. I believe martial arts builds character and has shaped me into the individual I am today. As a kickboxing instructor, it is my passion to not only provide my students with the ability to defend themselves but to add a sense of discipline and increased confidence into their daily lives. Whether your ambitions are geared toward competition or are just eager to learn martial arts, PMA is an extremely welcoming environment and we are driven to help achieve your individual goals.

Kevin's Qualifications

• Kickboxing Black Belt
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
• WKC World Championships Silver Medalist
• x3 Kickboxing National Championships Gold Medalist
• Golden Gloves Provincial Championships Gold Medalist

Meet Melissa Keorhadjian

I believe Martial Arts as a sport develops the strongest mindset in understanding the value of persistence. In 2006, I began training at Perrins Martial Arts and since has become an influential part of my life on many levels. Martial Arts motivates me to continuously strive in remaining disciplined to my self-improvement. Perrins Martial Arts has given me the best opportunity to learn from amazing instructors through the Karate, Cardio, Jujitsu and Kickboxing Programs. Being a mentor has been a lifetime rewarding experience and has given me the opportunity to passionately give back to students dedicated in working towards achieving their own goals and their own success.

Melissa's Qualifications

• 2nd Degree Black Belt

Meet Deyvan Nandra

I started kinder karate at Perrins Martial Arts in 2012 at the age of 4. Martial arts has played a big role in my life for my physical and mental well-being. The instructors helped me achieve goals and pushed me in a positive atmosphere. I achieved my black belt in 2022 and will be going for my second degree in 2023. I enjoy teaching kata to students and am actively involved in sparring. As I continue my journey at Perrins martial arts, I want to help students achieve their goals and be confident in themselves.

Carlos Villamizar Acosta

I began my journey at Perrins Martial Arts at the age of 9 and through the years i have been lucky enough to learn valuable life lessons that have helped shaped me into the person I am today. Karate has taught me the importance of respect, confidence, discipline and optimism all things i will cherish for the rest of my life both inside and outside of the dojo. Thanks to martial arts and my many great instructors i have been able to achieve things far beyond my beliefs. Now I want to do the same for others by pushing students towards their goals and helping people discover the positive impacts of karate.

Ethan Malakovski

I have trained at Perrins martial arts for the better part of a decade. When I first began I had focused strictly on one discipline. About 3 years ago I expanded my toolbox and have taken up Jiu jitsu and kickboxing. Throughout this time key principles have been instilled throughout my training. After countless years training I have not only learned how to improve as a martial artist, but improve as a person with values that will stick with me my entire life. To me that is what martial arts are about, the mental results are like no other at Perrins Martial Arts.