Meet the Team
Coach Nick
Coach Nick is the head coach and founder of Enter Martial Arts, bringing over 25 years of martial arts experience including international competitions and 20 years of experience teaching martial arts to hundreds of students. He is a former member of the United States Wushu Team and has been certified as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He has trained under some of the world's best wushu instructors and practitioners including Wu Bin (movie star Jet Li's teacher), Jiang Ban Jun (3-time China All-Round Champion), and Li Ying (Beijing
Wushu A-Team Member).
Certifications include:
- USAWKF Pan American Judge's Certification
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification
- VIRTUS Certification
- Black belt, The American Okinawan Karate Academy; Sierra Vista, AZ
- Black Belt, Chinese Martial Arts Institute; Merrifield, VA
- Black Belt, The Shaolin Wushu Center; Los Angeles, CA
Coach Quinlan
Coach Quinlan is a dedicated and passionate martial arts instructor at Enter Martial Arts. He's committed to helping students develop their confidence, discipline, and physical fitness. With many years of experience in various martial arts disciplines, Coach Quinlan has a deep understanding of the techniques and philosophies that make martial arts a powerful tool for personal growth.
Besides coaching at Enter Martial Arts, Coach Quinlan is an action actor and has had the privilege to work in commercials, television shows, and full length features.
He believes that martial arts is not just about self-defense, it's about building character while fostering respect, teamwork, and perseverance.
Certifications include:
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CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Coach Tara
A longtime student turned instructor, Coach Tara brings energy, focus, and genuine care to every class she teaches at Enter Martial Arts. She has trained in martial arts since 2017 and earned her Enter Martial Arts black belt in 2022. She is committed to helping students build confidence, discipline, and physical fitness. As a longtime national competitor, Coach Tara brings real competition experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to train with purpose and perform under pressure.
Coach Tara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from UC San Diego. She also has a strong interest in exercise science, which shapes how she helps students train smarter, move better, and stay healthy over the long term.
She believes martial arts is about more than technique. It’s about honest training and a strong community, where students support one another, show respect, and push each other to grow.
Certifications include:
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USAWKF Sanda Coach’s Certification
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CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Chrisse, School Coordinator
Chrisse is the School Coordinator at Enter Martial Arts and a longtime student of the school. She’s often the first person new families meet. She coordinates and schedules school events, handles all school communications, and answers student questions. Above all, she makes sure everyone who walks through the door feels welcome and comfortable.
Her years of training give her a firsthand understanding of what students experience, from the nerves of a first class to the pride of a new rank. With a background in acting, she brings warmth, emotional awareness, and clear communication to every conversation. Originally from Guadeloupe, Chrisse speaks fluent French, Spanish, and English, so families can often talk with her in the language they’re most comfortable with.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to introduce students to the full range of martial arts, with 13 levels before black belt. This allows students to objectively measure and track their performance and look forward to attaining new goals. After black belt, students focus on specializing in certain areas and perfecting those techniques.
Contempory Wushu
Wushu, a performance art made famous by action stars Jet Li and Donnie Yen, celebrates the aesthetics and preserves the history of Chinese martial arts. Train with confidence on our floating wood floor, designed for safety as you master the basic movements and jumps.
Traditional Kung Fu
We teach Taiwanese Tian Shan Pai Kung Fu, a style introduced to the United States by Grand Master Willy Lin. This form includes many strikes and stances found in contemporary wushu while retaining the intricate techniques that make it a formidable martial art.
Weapons
Numerous traditional weapons have historically been used in China. As you build your foundation, you will be introduced to several of these. Should you choose to specialize in weaponry, you will have the opportunity to become proficient in all of them.
Our Facility
Our 2,500 square foot facility includes a regulation size 8m x 14m wushu floor. Under the commercial-grade carpet is a professionally sprung floating wood floor. This specialized flooring enhances your jumps and reduces the impact on your joints.
There's plenty of space for stretching, including an entire wall of hardwood stretch bars sized for children and adults. Also, street parking is easily available in the neighborhood.
