Dylan Kerkes, Lead Instructor

5th Degree Black Belt, Kempo-Jujitsu

Brown Belt, Judo

Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

20+ years training

Sensei Kerkes began his martial arts career in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 10. The school eventually changed hands and became Martial Way Self-Defense Center. Dylan continued with Martial Way and began learning the martial art of Kempo-Jujistu. He received his black belt in 2009 and earned the rank of 5th Degree in 2022. Sensei Kerkes also holds a brown belt in Judo and a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In addition to his vast and accomplished martial arts knowledge and skill, Sensei Kerkes is an experienced strength and conditioning coach, is an excellent training partner and teacher, and brings a contagious enthusiasm and outstanding focus to all that he does.