About the founder

Hello there, this is Kadante and I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read through the HHMA website.  For those interested in classes, we would be happy to answer any questions you have on our "Martial Arts Classes" page.  But first I wanted to share a bit about my martial arts background with you. 

I have been a martial arts practitioner for over 30 years and I started with the art of Tae Kwon Do. Our gym “Kadan” was known for creating Olympic style World TaeKwonDo Federation athletes in the late 80’s into the early 00’s, and we were also one of the few gyms in Orange County C.A. at the time that also offered Filipino Martial Arts & Kickboxing programs.  We called our FMA system "PaaMano Eskrima" and its roots stem from Dan Inosanto's Kali Academy and from the Lameco system of FMA.  I have black belts in TKD & FMA but I have also spent decades practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing, Kobudo, Jeet Kun Do, Muay Thai, Western Boxing & Krav Maga.  I am also proficient in styles like Wrestling & Capoeira. My education in Martial Arts has given me the ability to train with top coaches, martial artists & stuntmen while also giving me the skills needed to do martial arts based stunt work.  I share this not to boast to but let you know the possibilities available to you with a well rounded martial arts education.  While I still have a long way to go in the Martial Arts, it excites me to think that I can teach and motivate martial artists like you along the way.  So thanks again for visiting and I look forward to working with you!