Fernando “Mr. Ferntastic” Avalos
Senior Instructor & Healing Arts Specialist
Leadership Roles
- Director – Quality Control
- Associate Director – Operations
- UMASDA Senior Yudanshakai (3rd in line)
Martial Arts Journey
Fernando Avalos’s martial arts journey began in 2005 at Hartnell College under Hanshi Everett Rodriguez, studying Yasashii Do Martial Arts. His path led him to UMASDA in September 2006, where he has since become one of the organization’s most dedicated and accomplished members, second in tenure among active students.
Current Studies & Certifications
- American Martial Science™ 3rd Degree Black Belt & Instructor
- IKCA Kenpo™ 1st Degree Black Belt & Qualifying Instructor
- Enshin Itto-Ryu Battojutsu Brown Belt
- Peaceful Journey Martial Studies™ Green Belt
Teaching & Leadership
- Instructor: Tuesday & Thursday evening classes
- Actively pursuing full instructor certification in American Martial Science™ and IKCA Kenpo™
- Mentors new students and developing martial artists
- Contributes to curriculum development and quality control
Healing Arts Integration
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Specializes in martial arts injury prevention and recovery
- Integrates healing knowledge with martial instruction
- Supports student wellness and physical development
Training Philosophy
Fernando’s approach combines martial effectiveness with healing wisdom, emphasizing both the defensive and restorative aspects of martial arts training. His unique perspective as both a martial artist and healer allows him to guide students toward balanced, sustainable progress in their martial arts journey.
Current Focus
- Advanced instructor development
- Quality control systems implementation
- Student body development
- Integration of healing arts with martial training
Currently accepting new students for all classes.
