D.G.C. Instructor

Mr.Castandiello has been in the Martial Arts for several years, In 1994-2001 He has achieved Aikido Rank: 2nd kyu Brown belt Dojo: Texas Aikikai (2001-2006) Art: Nitatsu Ryu Japanese Jujutsu Rank: 2nd Degree Brown belt Dojo: Houston Jujutsu Academy and is now Apprentice Instructor at D.G.C. Mr.Castandiello brings alot of experiance to D.G.C. and is extremely knowledgeable in locks, throws, falls. Mr.Castandiello is also co-Founder of V.E.D.S.-"violent encounter defense system

Mr.Austin has been in the Martial Arts for several years and is a black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate as well as instructor in Capoeira. he also brings a wealth of knowledge to D.G.C. and also plans to open a D.G.C. in North Houston.we look foreward to our future growth and expansion.

Mr.Sheeb Started Martial Arts at 9 yrs old. He took Tae-Kwon-Do and Judo at Park's Judo and Karate in Copley, Ohio. He took that class for two years and then quit, at which time He had a green belt (promoted 3 times) in Tae-Kwon-Do and an orange belt (promoted twice) in Judo. When he was 16 he joined back up in the adult Tae-Kwon-Do class at Park's and decided to start over back at white belt. He then attained a rank of brown belt before having to leave for college. In college, he again practice Tae-Kwon-Do on and off, trying out various T.K.D. classes and sports clubs at Ohio State University. After college, He moved to Rochester, Minnesota where He started taking a Hapkido class (that also had some Jiu-Jitsu and judo in the curriculum) at the Martial Arts Fitness Center, Incorporated. He was able get to blue belt (promoted 6 times) before He had to move to Houston, which brings him to DGC and is now Apprentice Instructor at DG.C

Mr.Vo is a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do and is the youngest of level 1 Apprentice Instructor. We look foreward in his grow with D.G.C. and future prospect as a Combat Instructor.

Mr. Clayton is a blue belt level 1 Apprentice Instructor. Woodrow has been with D.G.C. since the school opened about 2 years ago. Mr. Clayton is on his way to be a full Combat Instructor for D.G.C. He plans to open a D.G.C. in Pennsylvania, we look foreward to our future growth and expansion.
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Mr.Clayton is also part owner of D.G.C. and is a vital part of D.G.C and its future expansion.

Mr. Edmonds is a blue belt level 1 Apprentice Instructor. Everton has been with D.G.C. since the school opened about 2 years ago.He is also on his way to be a full Combat Instructor for D.G.C. and plans to to join the F.B.I. and Train them in D.G.C.F.S.

Mr. Honore' is a blue belt level one Apprentice Instructor. He has prior training in Tae Kwon Do in his native birthplace of New Orleans,La. Mr. Honore' has been a student since the school began and is eager to achieve Full Instrutor or Master Combat Instructor. He's an Certified Personal Trainer of NASM-CPT, an national accredited organization.Also, He will receive Certifications in CES( Corrective Exerise Spectialist) and PES( Performance Enhancement Specialist) in the near furture. Currently, He plans to offer Fitness and Nutrition Services to current and furture D.G.C.F.S. students. Finally, Mr Honore's vision is to open a D.G.C.F.S. here in Houston or Possibly in New Orleans,La. Mr. Honore is also Co-Founder R.E.A.C.T. "Rapid Endurance Assertive Combative Training".

Michael Angelo Morales AKA FIT II FIGHT Mike. Mr. Morales is a 26 year veteran of Martial Arts. He has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and has studied Hap Ki Do, Wing Chun, Filipino Fighting Arts, Saviano's White Tiger Kenpo, Jeet Kune Do, Submission Grappling, Western Boxing, Muay Thai. His Reality Based Martial Arts and combat training are from United States Marine Corps L.I.N.E. "Linear Involuntary Neurological override Engagement", and is Associate Instructor for the International Association of Close Combat Professionals. Mr. Morales is ACE Certified Physical Fitness Trainer and Certified Fitness Nutritionist since 1997. Mr. Morales is Co-Founder of R.E.A.C.T. "Rapid Endurance Assertive Combative Training". Mr. Morales brings a wealth of knowledge to D.G.C. as a Physical Fitness Coach and Certified Nutritionist and plans to offer Fitness and Nutrition Services to current and future D.G.C.F.S. students. Mr. Morales is now Apprentice Instructor here at D.G.C. Note: Mr. Morales is the owner of Fit 2 Fight Check out his website FIT-II-FIGHT.COM

Minh Q. Phan Started martial training at 14 yrs old in American Tae Kwon Do under Master Stan Denison at the Bellaire West U. Club (founder Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee) Attained the rank of 2nd degree black belt. He also did a Very minor studies in Wing Chun under master Chu, Did Norther Shaolin Fist and Lion Dancing from (Master Guo Wei/God mother to all her students..RIP) for about one year. Basic training in Muy Thai with Kru Pong (trainer of champions in Thailand/funny guy) at 2-1 Gym on Richmond. He is now at D.G.C.F.S. looking to expand his Reality Based Training and is a Welcome addition to our expansion of excellent Apprentice instructor.

Mr. Bodungen has dedicated much of his life to the study of martial arts and close quarter combat. Even though he had studied Taekwondo as a youth, he avoided much of the sport and cultural aspects of the martial arts and concentrated on the pursuit of reality-based martial arts with a single minded purpose, "find a method that will work for real." This journey started immediately after high school when he quickly discovered that proper self defense training includes preparing the body and the mind. As a result, he began to train in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Modern Day Ninjutsu) and also studied the works, teachings, and philosophies of martial arts legends like Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. He further extended his search when he joined the United States Air Force, where he became certified in Close Quarter Tactics and also earned his Purple Belt (promoted 8 times, 4 away from Black Belt) in Aikido Jiu-Jitsu under the instruction of the infamous Mr. H.J. Ducas.Upon separating from the Air Force, his continued studies would eventually lead him across a variety of other martial arts including, Tomiki Aikido, Indonesian Pencak Silat, Philipino Kali, Israeli Krav Maga, and the WWII combative teachings of self defense legend, the late Mr. Carl Cestari. Mr.Bodungen is now a certified instructor and black belt with the Self Defense Company's Self Defense Training System under the instruction of Sensei Damian Ross and is honored to expand his journey as an apprentice instructor with Dark Gift Combat Fighting System. Mr. Bodungen will also, very soon, be earning his Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and Tekkenryu Jujutsu. D.G.C.F.S. welcome Mr. Bodungen to our deep pool of Apprentice instructor.

Mr. Ledgister is a Black Water Operator. He has completed several courses. HIGH THREAT PROTECTION OPERATIONS Course, PROTECTIVE SERVICES "Operator's Training Course",COUNTER AMBUSHES Course,SHOOTING FORM VEHICLE Course, Advance Instructor certification for EXPANDABLE POLICE BATONS, Level 1 S.W.A.T. Course, W.M.D. "weapons of mass destruction" installation preparedness responder awareness, LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVER TRAINING, INTER-SERVICE NON-LETHAL INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR Course, CROWD DYNAMICS/CROWD CONTROL, STRAIT BATON TACTICS, DEFENSIVE TACTICS, MILITARY OPERATION OTHER THAN WAR Course,TACTICAL CONSIDERATION Course, BARRIERS & PHYSICAL SECURITY, (OC) SPRAY Level 1, Mr. Ledgister is Now an apprentice instructor with Dark Gift Combat Fighting System. He is on his way to become a full MASTER COMBAT INSTRUCTOR with D.G.C.F.S. We welcome Mr. Ledgister to our deep pool of Apprentice instructor.