Seminars
Annual Iron Warriors Seminar
Our Iron Warriors Seminar takes place annually in September. 2027 dates are TBD so check back often for updates on scheduling and registration.
The Martial Arts Center presents its annual Iron Warriors Seminar featuring Hanshi Rey Perez, 9th Dan and Shihan John Varnell, 7th Dan. There will be separate Adult and Children sessions over the weekend. Hanshi Perez and Shihan Varnell have been training and spreading their knowledge for over 45 years and bring their experience to The Martial Arts Center each year.
Hanshi Rey Perez
Mr. Perez has been training, teaching and competing for over 40 years. He is a 9th Dan in Shuri-Ryu Karate and Shintoyoshin-Kai Jiu-Jitsu. In 2009, Hanshi Perez was honored with the Menkyo Gaiden of the Shintoyoshinkai Combat JiuJitsu system by founder, O’Sensei Steve Roensch. Mr. Perez is a Chief Instructor for the American Budokai International and currently operates the Iron Warriors Training Center in Hollywood, Florida.
Shihan Varnell
Mr. Varnell has been training in the Martial Arts for more than 40 years. He is a 6th Dan in Shuri-Ryu Karate and a 6th Dan in Shintoyoshin-Kai Jiu-Jitsu. A direct student of late Master John Pachivas having trained with him from 1980 to1997. Shihan Varnell is the Senior Instructor for the Iron Warriors Training Center currently owned and operated by Hanshi Rey Perez.
“I truly hope that you can make it to this year’s training session with these phenomenal Instructors. Hanshi and Shihan will Inspire, Motivate, Educate and leave you wanting more. I look forward to seeing you there!”
– Shihan Michael Hernandez