Instructor Brian Walters

Brian Walters currently is a 1st Degree Black Belt under the instruction of Sabomnim Philip G. Ross III. Brian has been training and studying the martial arts for 12 years. Brian is a second generation Black Belt in his family. He has participated in several state and local tournaments and has had successful results.

As an instructor, he tries to focus on challenging the students to always be ready to defend themselves in any situation on the street.

Aside from achievements in the martial arts, Brian is also an accomplished actor. His theatrical credits range from musicals and comedic improvisation to Off Broadway shows. Brian has been nominated by the Helen Hayes Theater Awards as ‘Most Outstanding Supporting Actor’ for one of his roles he played in 2006. He has performed with Broadway stars Robin Irwin (Titanic), Erick Buckley (Les Miserables), and composer Neil Berg. He looks forward to pursuing theater arts in the years to come.

Sabom Nidan Nicholas Marino M.D.

I am 61 years old and have been training at American Eagle since 1991. I, Sabom Marino, obtained my black belt in April of 1988 and my Second Degree Black Belt in April 2001.

I have found that the instruction at American Eagle places the emphasis on teaching and how well the student learns. It’s not about the color of the belt, or how quickly you obtain it, but on how well you train and the knowledge that you learn.