Our Instructors

Shihan Albert Andrews

has over 27 years of Martial Arts training and experience. He holds a 6th Degree Black belt in the Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu System and is currently a US Open World Karate Champion. Shihan Albert has a BSc Engineering Degree in Surveying. He specializes in teaching all aspects of the Don Jitsu Ryu System including Standard Style, Weapons, Sparring, and Philosphy, Kids and Women's Self Defence, Ashtanga yoga, Tybo, and Kickbox4fitness. [more...]

Senpai Candia Fischer

Senpai Candia Fischer holds a 3rd degree Black Belt and has been training in Purple Dragon since the year 2000, where she began in Trinidad, after circumnavigating the globe on a 40 ft old wooden yacht. She is a licensed Neuromuscular therapist specializing in Thai Yoga bodywork, Ashiatsu barefoot massage, and Posture Analysis techniques. A certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, and personal trainer. She specializes in teaching women’s self defense, kickboxing, kata forms, and adult classes. The Bo Staff, Sai and Kamas are her favorite weapons. At 46+ and a World Champion, she is an inspiration for our over 40 professional students.

Instructor Lana Fischer

She began training with Purple Dragon Trinidad in 2000 after spending 10 years circumnavigating the globe. She currently holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt and has several world championships under her belt. She recently returned from the Canadian Grand Slam winning 2 second place and a third place medals.

Junior Instructor Michael Andrews

Junior Instructor Michael Andrews holds a Shodan Black belt and has been training for over 8 years. He specializes in teaching Tiny Tots, Bo Staff Kata, Sparring, and Breakfalls. He likes competing and traveling

Junior Instructor Jordy Yarnell

Jordy is a dynamic and enthusiastic young man. He assists with the kids classes and motivates them to bring out their best. Jordy san currently attends Florida Atlantic University Honors College where he is pursuing multiple degrees. His goal ist to become a Black belt instructor and a world champion.

Adam Seacrest

Bio coming soon!