Instructors
Train with The Best.
World-Class Martial Arts Instructors in NYC
Our mission is to make the transformative power of martial arts accessible to everyone, guiding individuals on a path of personal growth and self-discovery.
Martial arts is a lifestyle, not just an activity. While techniques remain timeless, the practitioner must constantly evolve their mindset and creativity in the pursuit of perfection.
Sifu/Guro Yeydy De La Cruz
Founder/Head Instructor
Sifu/Guro Yeydy De La Cruz has been training martial arts for 25 years. He has studied under world-renowned instructors from different parts of the world. He is also an educator with Master’s degrees in Elementary education, TESOL, and School Leadership.
Skills and area of expertise:
- Certified Instructor, Jun Fan Gung Fu & Jeet Kune Do: Authorized under the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto.
- Certified Instructor, Filipino Martial Arts: Direct lineage and instruction under Guro Dan Inosanto.
- Edged Weapons Instructor: Specialized tactical certification under Sifu Paul Vunack.
- Thai Boxing Instructor (Kru): Certified instructional rank under Kru Karim Karab. Capoeira Instructor (Green Belt): Advanced practitioner and instructor under the lineage of Mestre Preguiça and Mestre DiMola.
Kru Aleks Zavlunova
Kru/Kickboxing Instructor
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nutrition Advisor
Kru Aleks Zavlunova began her martial arts career in 2010 under the tutelage of Sifu Dan Anderson, establishing a deep foundation in the principles and philosophy of Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and Muay Thai.
With over 13 years of dedicated experience in Muay Thai, she is a distinguished practitioner and competitor, most notably securing the 2014 WKA Championship Title. Her expertise is formally recognized by the World Thai Boxing Association (WTBA), where she attained the rank of Kru under the legendary Ajarn Chai Sirisute.
Skills and area of expertise:
- Red Glove, Savate Boxe-Française: Advanced practitioner of French Kickboxing under the instruction of Professor Nicolas Saignac.
- Cognitive Behavioral Psychology Specialist: Expertise in applying psychological principles to mindset and behavior modification.
- Nutritional Psychology: Focused on the intersection of dietary habits and mental well-being.
- Personal Development Coach: Professional coaching specializing in performance, mindset, and holistic growth.