INSTRUCTORS

Our staff consists of experienced, highly-trained, professional instructors who truly care about each and every student's development. Drop in for a tour, take a free trial class, or just stop by for a chat - - we'd love to meet you!

ZACHARY LEWIS

MASTER INSTRUCTOR

  • 5th Degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do
  • 1st Degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do
  • Owner & Master Instructor, Sentinel Martial Arts
  • Certified Personal Trainer - The Cooper Institute
  • Certified Kickboxing Instructor - National Association of Professional Martial Artists
  • Bully Proof Expert trained in Verbal Self Defense
  • 30 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts, practical self defense and fitness to all ages and skill levels through classes, workshops, seminars and one-on-one training

Master Lewis' detailed, expert and tough yet sensitive guidance of children, teens and adults endears him to all who have the privilege to train under him. He has a special gift for interacting with students of all ages in ways that clearly convey lessons in an engaging way, effectively guiding those under his tutelage to greater and greater achievement.

HOPE SONG

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • 4th  Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
  • Blue Belt - Gracie Jiu Jitsu
  • Pink Belt (Women Empowered) - Gracie Jiu Jitsu
  • Certified Personal Trainer - The Cooper Institute
  • Certified Group Exercise Instructor - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
  • Certified Mat Pilates Instructor - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
  • Bully Proof Expert trained in Verbal Self Defense
  • Over 20 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts, practical self defense and fitness to all ages and skill levels

As Program Director, Ms. Song oversees the implementation of all in-house and off-site programming. This includes our Super Kids seminars and classes at local learning centers, schools, churches, camps and clubs; and coordination of special events, festivals, demonstrations and performances. She also takes a special interest in Women's Self Defense, parlaying her life experiences and female perspective into empowering girls and women in our community to stay safe.  Her passion for guiding little ones in the right direction - so that they have the best chance of becoming confident, skilled, principled young adults - shines in her instruction of Tiny Tigers. 

JOSE HERRERA

SR. INSTRUCTOR

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
  • Blue Belt - Gracie Jiu Jitsu
  • Over 10 years of experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts and practical self defense

The laser-focused dedication and positive attitude that Mr. Jose has put into his training since the first day he stepped foot into the Dojang has served him well as a martial artist and instructor, developing him into the top-notch leader, teacher, and role model that he is today. As Sr. Instructor, he heads up our Super Kids classes. His vibrant energy, captivating teaching style and deep desire to help others achieve make him a favorite among the students.

ISAAC MCANALLY

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
  • Certified Level 1 Martial Arts Instructor
  • Over 8 years experience training in and teaching traditional martial arts and practical self defense

Mr. Isaac has been a student instructor at Sentinel Martial Arts for many years and has played an active role in instructing Super Kids, Tiny Tigers, Warrior Workout and Weapons Training. His outgoing, confident, fun-loving nature brings a special touch to classes. 


A student at Martin High School, Mr. Isaac takes advanced Science and Math courses and plans on following in his grandfather’s footsteps into the accounting field. He is an avid runner who has completed many races throughout his career, including a half-marathon. He is currently training for his first marathon and is a top competitor on his school’s cross country team. He plays violin and earned a spot in the All-Region Orchestra.

SIMRAN PEREIRA

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

  • 1st Degree Black Belt
  • Certified Level 1 Martial Arts Instructor
  • Over 4 1/2 years experience training in and teaching martial arts and practical self defense

Throughout her martial arts career, Simran has never once wavered from the path of conscientiousness, consistency, and perseverance - the ability to work hard over a long period of time towards a goal. Even while facing adversity and difficult time constraints - including the Covid-19 closures, a daunting, STEM-focused academic workload, and multiple extra-curricular activities - she kept moving forward to attain her initial goal of 1st Degree Black Belt, and is now training to reach the 2nd Degree level. 


Whether one-on-one or in group classes, Miss Simran is an ideal role model for the younger students she coaches, as she encourages the same qualities in them that have helped her to be successful, all the while winning them over with creativity, charisma and a radiant smile!

WOLF SONG LEWIS

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR

  • 1st Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
  • Certified Level 1 Martial Arts Instructor
  • Over 9 years training in and teaching martial arts

Mr. Wolf has been a martial artist from before the time he was born. His mother vividly recalls the many hours of kicking and punching practice he engaged in, especially during the three months prior to his birth. He began his formal training at the age of three in Sentinel Tiny Tigers and was among the first to complete the program and reach his black stripe belt. He has been a daily fixture at the Dojang for years, not only training to reach his own goals, but also gladly assisting others in reaching theirs. Mr. Wolf loves the jumping, twisting, flipping, spinning aspect of martial arts and has developed himself into a "tricker" who can perform these high-velocity acrobatic movements. He is the lead teacher for our Sentinel Tricking program.