Master Jason Flame,
Chief Instructor
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Master Jason Flame is a 5th Degree Black Belt in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do, 1st Degree Black Belt in Ketsugo Ju-Jitsu, a First Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, and has trained in the arts of Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do and Shotokan. Earning his 1st Dan Black Belt in August, 1991 at the age of 17, Master Flame began teaching for Grandmaster Dennis Ichikawa at T.O./ Westlake Karate before beginning a martial arts program in 1994 at Moorpark’s Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. Master Flame is now the Chief Instructor and owner of the Tang Soo Do University and operates several after school satellite programs in the Ventura County area. He has been a top instructor of both children and adults for over sixteen years, and has himself been a devoted practitioner for over twenty two years. Master Flame was ranked the #1 Continuous Sparring competitor for California in 2001. During his time as a teacher and student, he has learned what makes a successful martial arts program: a fun, non-threatening environment with an emphasis on positive character traits and on good, strong self-defense techniques. Master Flame is delighted to share his knowledge and love of martial arts, and looks forward to working with you!
Professional Experience
April 1996 - present
Owner and Chief Instructor, Tang Soo Do University
5285 Kazuko Court, Suite A, Moorpark, CA 93021 ~ (805) 530-0000
June 2001 - Aug. 2001
Instructor, 24 Hour Fitness
1352 Madera Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065 ~ (805) 520-3440
Oct. 1994 - present
Instructor, City of Moorpark at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 ~ (805) 529-6864
Jan. 1993 - April 1996
Instructor, Spectrum Club
(Now “The Way Institute of Martial Arts” at Spectrum Club)
5115 N. Clareton Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 93021 ~ (818) 991-4272
Aug., 1991 - April 1996
Instructor and Manager, T.O./Westlake Karate
5700 Corsa Avenue #111, Westlake Village, CA 91362 ~ (818) 889-3333
Aug., 1991 - Jan. 1994
Instructor, Chatsworth Karate
21360 Devonshire, Chatsworth, CA 91311 ~ (818) 772-2467
Aug., 1991 - Jan. 1993
Instructor, TKO Martial Arts Center
Simi Valley, CA
No longer in business
Professional Accomplishments
- 19 years of Martial Arts experience
- Fifth Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do
- First Degree Black Belt in Combat Hapkido
- First Degree Black Belt in Ketsugo Ju Jitsu
- Shotokan Training
- Kickboxing Training
- Tae Kwon Do Training
- Instruction of Group and Private Seminars
- “Little Sparks” through Adults (Ages 3 and up)
- Street Safe Self-Defense
- Board Breaking
- Weapons (Kubotan, Bo, Nunchaku, Arnis, Tonfa, Kama, Sai and Sword)
- Tournament Competitor: Regional, National and International
- Sponsored by ASE Martial Arts Suppliers
Education1993-1996 AA - General Education - Moorpark Community College - Moorpark, CA
1988-1992 High School Diploma - Newbury Park High School - Newbury Park, CA
