Double Dragon Kenpo Karate Instructors

At Double Dragon Kenpo Karate, our primary focus isn't just to get a student to black belt, but to become a Sifu (Instructor).
While our Black belts and Brown belts are required to teach regularly and contribute to the next generation of Kenpo, you can always find various colored belts helping out on the mat.
However, if you have any questions on signing up or class management, please be sure to speak with Sifu Diaz or Ms. Jesa.

Sifu JR Diaz

Sifu JR Diaz is the Head Instructor and Owner of Double Dragon Kenpo Karate.
He began his training in 1976 under the Sigung La Bounty system.  In 1981, the system was re-directed to the Parker/Planas lineage.  He received his black belt in 1988 under Sifu David Perez and Grand Master Huk Planas.  In 1988 he received his black belt and was the owner of multiple schools in the California Central Valley.  He received his Planas patch in 1993.  In June 2000 he began training in Kabaroan Eskrima under Guru Ed Planas.  Sifu Diaz has the privilege of being the only student known to date, who currently studies under both Planas Brothers. He has also trained the last 35 years with Sifu/Guru Marty Zaninovich.  He has also been an active student and personal friend of GM Frank Trejo for 15 years.  His last promotion to 7th Degree was in March 2014.  The Double Dragon Kenpo Karate Dojo has been based in Sanger, CA for the last 20 years.  He has been training his Double Dragon Lineage since 1988.

Ms. Jesa

 Jesalyn Mae Harper also known as "Kenpo Girl" is a Black Belt in American Kenpo, studying under JR Diaz and is part of the Parker/Planas Lineage.  She also studies Karbaroan Eskrima with JR Diaz, under Guru Ed Planas.  She is the Office Manager of Double Dragon Kenpo and Junior Instructor.  She also runs and online blog titled "Kenpo Girl" which is dedicated to different Martial Arts Systems.