Biography

Master Rey Ortega, with nearly 50 years of experience earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 16.

Following his passion for Martial Arts, Master Rey went on to study Sil Lum Kung Fu, Hapkido, Tang Soo Do, Aikido, Kendo and European Fencing.  

Dance and Gymnastics later became a major influence inspiring him to combine rhythm to his teaching approach.

As a professional dancer and choreographer, he produced stage shows for casinos and hotels in the US and Japan.

 In 1989, he was hired by former Mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley as an Artist in Residence to share his unique talents with the children of LAUSD.

Master Rey is also a professional Ventriloquist and musician.

Referred by many as a Renaissance man,  Learning, growing and giving is the cornerstone of his approach to teaching.

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