Open for private coaching & workshops
KataKestrel / 2026
FORM FOCUS CONTROL
01 - The art of repetition

Train the
quiet power.

A martial arts portfolio built around kata precision, adaptable footwork and the confidence that comes from practicing fundamentals until they become instinct.

02 / Philosophy

Calm is
a skill.

I teach martial arts as a practice of attention: understand the stance, sharpen the line, control the breath, then add speed. Every class balances technical detail with useful movement students can carry beyond the dojo.

12Years training & teaching
7Programs developed
340Students coached
28Workshop sessions
03 / Disciplines

Four ways
to move.

Capabilities are shown as rank-inspired focus dots rather than generic percentages, a visual nod to progression through deliberate practice.

01 / Kihon

Fundamentals

Stance integrity, strikes, blocks, breathing and alignment, taught with patient repetition and precise corrections.

02 / Kata

Form & timing

Sequence, rhythm, transitions and intent. Students learn to make every movement deliberate rather than decorative.

03 / Kumite

Controlled sparring

Distance, angles, reaction and composure through progressive partner drills designed for safe, useful learning.

04 / Self-defense

Practical awareness

Boundary setting, movement, escape choices and situational awareness taught without unnecessary complexity.

04 / Training system

Practice
with purpose.

A structured class rhythm keeps technique, conditioning and reflection connected, so progress feels measurable without becoming mechanical.

Center & prepare

Mobility, stance checks, breathing and a short technical focus establish attention before intensity.

Technique block

High-repetition fundamentals and partner drills build clean mechanics before adding speed.

Pressure with control

Pad work, kata transitions or progressive sparring turns technique into adaptable movement.

Cool down & notes

Recovery, questions and one clear takeaway give every session a useful next step.

05 / Programs

Built for
real students.

Selected teaching programs that translate the philosophy into focused experiences for different goals and experience levels.

PROGRAM / 01

Foundation to flow

An eight-week fundamentals pathway for adults returning to movement or beginning martial arts from zero. Stance, striking mechanics, mobility and controlled application progress together.

PROGRAM / 02

Youth discipline lab

Technique-led classes that pair coordination and confidence with clear routines, respectful partner work and age-appropriate challenges.

PROGRAM / 03

Private coaching

One-to-one sessions for technical refinement, kata preparation, movement quality or a tailored self-defense practice plan.

06 / Contact

Ready to
step in?

For private coaching, dojo workshops, youth programs or professional martial arts collaborations, send a short note.

✉ riya.sen@example.com
◈ Portland, OR