World Class Instruction
The entire staff of Newbury Park Martial Arts Center are professional educators. We are here to teach our students how to be strong, confident, honest and full of integrity.
Students (and parents alike) appreciate a place where you can come and be surrounded by positive role models, while training with others that proudly live by our Student Creed and Code of Ethical Action.
Owners
Simon “Botoshi” Clifford | Warrior of the Shielding Blade
Simon started training in the martial arts as a child. He currently holds the rank of Yondan, 4th Degree Black Belt, in To-Shin-Do. He was awarded the title of Botoshi, To-Shi Warrior Knight of the Shielding Blade, by Stephen K. Hayes. He also holds Black Belts in other martial arts including Nidan’s in the Bujinkan [...]
Kriss “Gakutoshi” Hurdle | Warrior of the Joyful Blade
Kriss currently holds the rank of Yondan, 4th Degree Black Belt, in To-Shin-Do. Additionally, Kriss holds Black Belts in several different arts, including, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and Escrima. Combine her 20 years of training with her advanced certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Certifications, and her Communications degree, and you have a [...]
Paul “Hantoshi” Molinsky | Warrior of the Guardian Blade
Paul has been in To-Shin-Do for 15 years, in which he has personally trained with An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes, An-Shu Rumiko Hayes, John Poliquin, Mark Russo, Dennis Mahoney, Steve Pavlovic, Jason Bell, Bud Malmstrom, & Soke Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan & the United States. He currently holds the rank of Yon-Dan 4th Degree in To [...]
