Shihan Albert Andrews
6th Dan Black Belt
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.
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Instructor Candia Fischer
2nd Dan Black Belt
Instructor Candia Fischer holds a 2nd 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.
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Junior Instructor Michael Andrews
1st Dan Black Belt
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 Lana Fischer
1st Dan Black Belt
She began training with Purple Dragon Trinidad in 2000 after spending 10 years circumnavigating the globe. She currently holds a 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 Jordy Yarnell
1st Dan Black Belt
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.