Krav Maga Instructors

Shihan Danny Trujillo

7th degree black belt

Shihan Trujillo started his martial arts training at the age of 21 in 1983. Shihan Trujillo had his first class with Shihan Rudy Amaya ( currently 8th degree blackbelt) at Red Dragon Karate in San Dimas.

Shihan Trujillo quickly became a dedicated and enthusiastic martial artist and soon found himself as Shihan Amaya’s top competitor and student. In the years that followed he managed Shihan Amaya's school and eventually purchased the San Dimas studio from Shihan Amaya in 1989. Shihan Trujillo later became the owner of Red Dragon Karate in Covina, when then Green Power Ranger Jason Frank sold the school.

Over the years, Shihan Trujillo has trained several top tournament competitors, including Sensei Carlos Trujillo, Sensei Edward Williams, Sensei Ryan Moya, Sensei Henry Rodriguez, Sensei Matthew Hernandez, Sensei Rodrigo Llanger, Sensei Lisa Lavarias Freibott and many more.

His San Dimas Demo Team trains every Friday and performs 15-20 demonstrations a year. Team San Dimas has performed at places like the LA County Fair, Knott’s Berry Farm and local schools, churches and grand openings.

Shihan Trujillo has trained under Shihan-Sensei Louis Casamassa and Shihan Michael Jablonski. He has worked with business coaches in the martial arts including Greg Silva of United Professionals, Barry VanOver of Premier Martial Arts; and Paul Garcia America's Best Defense. He credits his success and continues to receive the guidance of personal mentors such as his Pastor Jim Reeves from Faith Community Church and Shihan Amaya.

Shihan Trujillo likes to bring a fresh outlook to his martial arts studio. He has created a place students where students can come to train in their martial arts and be part of a close-knit family atmosphere. If any student needs to talk, even if its about something personal, Shihan Trujillo takes time to listen and to advise the student on practical courses of action.

He makes each student feel important, special and cared about. Shihan Trujillo has a close relationship with his church, Faith Community Church in Covina, CA where you’ll find several members of Chozen Martial Arts San Dimas attending. With his strong Christian background, Shihan Trujillo has the strength to lead ethically with integrity and honesty and seeks to instill these same qualities in those who study at Chozen. He goes to great lengths to bring in speakers and materials to train his students, always looking to provide skills that will help them cope and create a better life for themselves. This theme runs through his training of students on the dojo floor too, where he inspires each student to reach their maximum potential as a martial artist.

Shihan Trujillo is recently married Heather James which brought the “Trujillo Bunch” together in one home, with Bobby Trujillo, Danielle James and Tyler James. He gives thanks to his Savior Jesus Christ and his family, students and instructors at Chozen Martial Arts.

Sensei Carlos Trujillo

Sensei Carlos Trujillo has been training with Shihan Danny Trujillo since he was 3 years old!

Now a 4th degree black belt, Carlos has competed on a national level, and has trained a stream of competitors who have carried on his success!! Carlos is now not only the leader of Chozen Martial Arts San Dimas, but also spends time as a very succesful DJ, as well as a participant and emcee for tricking and dance events.

Carlos has learned from the best not only in the martial arts, but also in training techniques. Carlos has studied with industry leaders like Greg Silva, Barry Van Over, Roland Osborne and Mike Chat. He brings an amazing blend of traditional martial arts, cutting edge competition skills, and true expertise in instruction of all ages.

Sensei Edward Williams

Sensei Edward Williams has been training in karate for over 15 years and is a 4th degree Black Belt.

He has competed throughout his training and has won championships locally and around the west coast in forms and sparring. Sensei Edward is know the Michael Jordan in the martial arts. He has performed in many tournaments and brings out the word “TRICK” to a new level. And his sparring style is out of this world and had won many sparring events. He has done many seminars and loves helping martial arties and moving them to the next level.

From this, Edward has developed his passion of teaching quality martial arts and loves to teach students the "Champions" way to become the best.

Sensei Cory Lemon

Sensei Cory has been training in karate for over 11 years.

Sensei Cory Lemon trained in Claremont with Sensei Dianna Bivins. Sensei Cory is a 3rd degree black belt. He has been a black belt since 2001.

He loves how karate helps you to understand how your body moves and works. He really enjoys the hands on aspect of the martial arts as well as the self defense. Sensei Cory was a member of the Dragon Illustrated Competition Team. He believes that karate is a journey that never ends and helps you to grow along the way. Don’t stop just keep going!

Sensei Bobby Trujillo

Bobby Trujillo started in the martial arts at the age of 5 years old under his father Shihan Danny Trujillo. He holds the rank of second degree black belt. He is on the Chozen Demo Performance Team and on the Chozen Ones Sparring Team. Bobby enjoys helping kids in reaching their goals. He enjoys assisting his Sensei’s in class.

Bobby is one of Chozen top comptitors and love performing at local tournament. He has attended in Instructor Colleges for Martial Arts.

Bobby is attending Bonita High School in La Verne. Keeps a good connection with his church “Faith Commiunty Church.