INSTRUCTORS
Coach Kirby Farrales
Coach Kirby started training in traditional martial arts in 1983. A product of Philadelphia’s rather rich martial arts history, Coach Kirby has studied numerous disciplines including Aikido at the North American headquarters for Doshinkan Aikido, Judo, Kali (Filipino stick fighting), Kempo Karate at the headquarters for American Karate Studios, Krav Maga, Shotokan at the headquarters for the International Shotokan Karate Federation, Tae Kwon Do under Grandmaster Jae Kim, and most recently Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Roberto Godoi, and Muay Thai under Beacon MMA Head Coach - Robert Peach.
Coach Kirby is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Grandmaster Jae Kim and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Roberto Godoi. He has been teaching men, women, and children in the greater Philadelphia area since 1992. Coupled with degrees in Elementary/Secondary Education and Communication & Creative Arts, over the last 29+ years, Coach Kirby has helped students of all ages reach their goals. His teaching style is dynamic and personable, while promoting the idea of living a martial arts lifestyle over the pursuit of mastery of skill alone.
Coach Rose Farrales
Coach Rose began studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2008 under Coach Kirby. A student athlete throughout her childhood, she grew up in Virginia, where she was a two-time All-American cheerleader and even cheered at the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Coach Rose took to Jiu-Jitsu rather quickly, finding a tremendous amount of success in competition on her way to earning her Blue Belt.
Today, Coach Rose assists with our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program. Her warm and inviting disposition makes her a favorite among many of our young students, especially our young women. Outside of Jiu-Jitsu, she also coached for Cherry Hill’s youth wrestling club - Westside Wrestling, and is an avid Yoga practitioner.