Empowering Individuals and Inspiring Communities
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The name "All Rise" represents our belief that developing confidence, respect and perseverance can not only impact individual students, but elevate entire communities. Success, earned through commitment and persistence, becomes inspiration for anyone fortunate enough to witness it. In this way, we can all benefit from a dedication to self-improvement.
Our programs are designed to promote determination, integrity and camaraderie. Experienced ARMA students are trained to take a leadership role and teach their fellow classmates. We are also proud to offer support to our local LA community and beyond. Currently, we're collaborating with No Limits for Deaf Children, an organization that provides after school programs for the hearing impaired. We're also honored to be partners with the Tyler Clementi Foundation, a non-profit group that provides anti-bullying education and resources across the country.
Master Richard Ruprecht
The founder of All Rise Martial Arts, Master Richard, is a lifelong martial artist with a passion for teaching. Originally from Bethesda, MD, Master Richard started training in Taekwondo and Hapkido as a child and quickly became captivated. While studying Zoology in college, Master Richard competed on the Texas A&M Taekwondo Sparring Team, trained in Mixed Martial Arts and developed a love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After graduating, Master Richard moved to New York City, to teach and train martial arts full time. During this time he also focused on Self-Defense, training with several expert instructors to translate traditional Martial Arts techniques into practical defensive strategies.
Master Richard is a Kukkiwon Certified 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and holds an International Taekwondo Master's License from the World Taekwondo Academy. He has over 12 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and currently holds a Brown Belt under IBJJF World Champion, Professor Thiago Rodrigues. Master Richard also has multiple certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine including Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Youth Exercise Specialist and MMA Conditioning Specialist.
Mr. Ricardo Solorio
Mr. Ricardo Solorio is a Kukkiwon Certified 3nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is one of the head instructors for our group TKD classes. In addition to being an accomplished Taekwondo sparring coach, Mr. Solorio is still active in sparring competitions himself. Mr. Solorio's wife and children are all avid Taekwondo practitioners as well.
Outside of Taekwondo, Mr. Solorio has a wealth of professional experience in the areas of kinesiology and sports medicine. He has also proudly served as a head coach for numerous other youth athletic programs.
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Mr. Ezra Solorio
Mr. Ezra Solorio is a Kukkiwon Certified 3nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is one of the assistant instructors for our group TKD classes. Mr. Ezra has been training in TKD since he was 4 years old and has extensive competitive sparring experience. Over his years of competing, Mr. Ezra has achieved numerous local, state and national level accolades.
Outside of Taekwondo, Mr. Ezra is a talented artist, with a specific interest in sketching. He is also a gifted musician and enjoys playing the marimba.
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Mr. Ruben Hernandez
Mr. Ruben Hernandez is a passionate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and competitor. He currently holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Professor Rodrigo Freitas and is one of the head instructors for our group BJJ classes.
Outside of Jiu-Jitsu, Mr. Ruben enjoys strength training, boxing and working with various e-commerce platforms. He also has professional experience as a personal fitness trainer and kickboxing coach.
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Ms. Mika Jiaravanont
Mika Jiaravanont is our Administrative Director and is responsible for much of the behind the scenes work at ARMA. Born and raised in California, Ms. Mika is passionate about giving back to the community. Along with her administrative duties, Ms. Mika helps to organize many of our charity projects. Ms. Mika is also active in our Taekwondo and Self-Defense programs.
Ms. Mika currently holds a Master's Degree in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design. She has personally coordinated many successful residential and commercial design projects, including the ARMA Manhattan Beach studio.
Our Friends
All Rise Martial Arts is excited to team up with Virtues Martial Arts, a modern martial arts academy located in NYC. VMA offers exceptional martial arts training, fitness classes and after-school tutoring. Similar to ARMA, their programs have a strong emphasis on moral and ethical education.
ARMA and VMA host an exchange program where current students from either school can train for free at their east/west coast counterpart for an entire week of classes!
Check out www.virtuesmartialartsnyc.com or contact instructorchristianvma@gmail.com for more information about training at VMA.