Black Belts and Black Sashes                                          Renshi Robert Walker     Sempai Sensei Rose Raffaniello Sifu  Erlinda V. Lopez                             Sensei Erlinda V. Lopez has been studying the Martial Arts since she was 18 years old. Her first style and school was Tae Kwon Do with Bill Clark on Beach Blvd. Erlinda had to quit when she went into the Marine Corps. When she returned from military service, she attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville, FCCJ where she received her AA in Journalism. During that time Sensei Erlinda took Judo and Kenpo Karate.  She went  on to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida, UF where she received her  degree in Journalism. While at UF she took Isshinryu Karate and Shotokan Karate. After graduating from UF, Sensei Erlinda went to University of North Florida, UNF to get her second bachelors degree in Psychology. While at UNF she took Cuongh Nhu and Nido Jutsu karate. Sensei Erlinda currently holds a first degree black belt in Nido Jutsu and a green belt from Cuongh Nhu. Erlinda is a certified instructor for Jeet Kune Do, She belongs to The World Jeet Kune Do organization, The World Elite Black Belt Society,The Intercontinental Martial Arts Union. Sensei Erlinda believes that the Martial Arts is not only for self defense but a way of life. The philosophy of Martial arts is more important to Sensei Erlinda than the physical aspect of it. Like her martial arts hero Bruce Lee, Erlinda  studies philosophy and incorporates the philosophy and martial arts in her daily life. Sifu/Sensei Erlinda is the Chief /Master Instructor, 4th degree Black Belt/Black Sash of Jeet Kune Do. Organizations: Civil Air Patrol  Member 2nd Lt - Cadet Program and Technical Officer Martial arts and motorcycle club  - Red Dragon/President University of Florida  (PhotoJournalism)Alumni University of North Florida  (Psychology)  Alumni   Renshi Robert Walker came to Japanese Karate from a Chinese Kung Fu background in which he studied for 3 years until his Sifu closed the school to move out of Jacksonville. In 1996, Robert Walker began training in Nido Jutsu Karate under Shihan Larry Nichols at Beauclerc elementary school’s community education program.  In 1999, Robert Walker advanced to First Degree black belt in Nido Jutsu. Sensei Robert Walker began teaching in the community education program where his currently teaches today at Neptune Beach elementary.  Sensei Robert Walker advanced to rank of Third Degree black belt in 2002.  In 2004 Sensei Robert Walker tested and was advanced to fourth degree black belt by Master Kang Rhee and Shihan Larry W Nichols Jr.  In 2008, Sempai Sensei Robert Walker tested and was advanced to Fifth Degree black belt  by Grand Master Geofrey Spohn under the World Elite Black Belt Society. Organizations: Northeast Florida Scottish Games  - Competitor First Place Sports  - Runner Florida State University  Alumni - Vice President of Booster Club Sensei Rose Raffaniello started her karate training in Taekwondo with Bill Clark. In 1999, Sensei Rose Raffaniello began her training in Nido Jutsu with Shihan Larry Nichols at the main dojo in Arlington.  Sensei Rose Raffaniello advanced rapidly.  Sensei Rose Raffaniello advanced to First Degree black belt in 2002 as an assistant instructor.  Sensei Rose Raffaniello tested in the summer of 2004.  Sensei Rose Raffaniello tested and advanced to second-degree black belt instructor, by Master Kang Rhee under Shihan Larry W Nichols Jr.  In 2008, Sensei Rose Raffaniello tested and advanced to Third Degree black belt Sempai Sensei by Grand Master Geofrey Spohn under the World Elite Black Belt Society. Organizations: Martial arts and motorcycle club  -Blue Dragon/Vice President Civil Air Patrol   Member 2nd Lt - Logistics Officer