Our Team

Founder, Master Instructor, Self Defense Instructor

With a 7th-degree black belt, Master Lerma brings over 30 years of experience in teaching and practicing martial arts. His expertise ensures students receive top-quality instruction and guidance in mastering various martial arts disciplines. His focus on Self Defense and Personal Safety has provided a curriculum based on the main purpose of Martial Arts: teaching personal protection and learning to value and protect life.

Holistic Health Coach, Tai Chi Instructor

Bringing a calm and easy-going approach, our Program Director is also a Holistic Health Coach and a Tai Chi Instructor.

ABK and Karate A to Z (MAA) Instructor

Ms. Mulvey has been training at ABK for 20 years and currently holds the rank of 3rd degree Black belt. Ms. Mulvey has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been teaching at ABK for 10 years.

In addition to American Budo Kwan, she has trained in Aikido and Tai Chi, further developing her martial arts understanding and teaching approach.

Her passion for teaching is driven by her desire to share the transformative impact martial arts has had on her life.