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Yuli Okada Pereira - Instructor / Partner
 
Yuli began her Taekwondo training in 1999 and currently holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt from Kukkiwon.
 
Prior to her Taekwondo training, Yuli trained Kickboxing and Boxing in 1992 for two years in California.  Then in 2002 trained boxing in NH privately for about 6 months and now she incorporates in her normal workout routine.
 
Yuli also participated in Taekwondo competitions and won 2nd place in her division in 2003, then in I.P.O.N.E Karate point sparring tournament and won 1st and 2nd place in her division.
 
Yuli enjoys training martial arts and wants to share all of her positive  experiences with others by promoting martial arts.  Giving the gift of healthy living and active lifestyle through Martial Art is Yuli's passion.

 Credentials

Taekwondo
2nd Dan Black Belt  Kukkiwon Certified  
 
Hapkido
Training since 2003 

Muay Thai Kickboxing
Training since 1992
 
Boxing 
Training since 1992 

Mixed Martial Art
Training since 2007
 
Ms. Yuli's comments: My personal goal is to be the best that I can be and to help others to be the best that they can be.  This is done mostly by encouragement and positive words.
 
There are so many negativity in this world with the stress, bad economy, stress in our jobs, busy lifestyle, seeing that the news on TV of wars, maybe a fall out with our friends and family or someone we work with that we all get too wrapped up in our problems and not spend enough time taking care of ourselves and our needs.  I want people to discover martial art training that can truly have a positive influence on their lives.  Its a great way to condition our health and fitness and release stress.  And when a technique is done right, they are praised and encouraged to continue working hard.  We need that in life.  
My pet peeves:  One thing that bothers me is that some martial artist mistake "confidence" with "arrogance".  Confidence is good, but arrogance is bad.  Arrogance will prevent one to open up to new idea because arrogance and pride makes them think they know everything.  Be confident but don't forget humility and respect.  Always be respectful to each other and work through adversity with self-discipline and perseverance.  This should be the way of life for everyone.  

  

Don't forget, we are all students!  We should never stop learning.  Always keep an open mind and be ready to learn, listen and be respectful.  Belt colors represents years of training, commitment, dedication and hard work and should be respected as that.  

I believe that everyone is different, with different talents as well as limitation.  So there is no such thing as a "One-size-fit-all" in martial arts.  What works for one person does not necessarily work for the other.
 
As a martial art practitioner, whether you are training to
loose weight, to compete, or to learn self-defense, one
thing you should always keep in mind is that these
techniques are meant to be used when our safety and
our life is being threatened.  We should always be aware
of our surroundings and avoid physical confrontation in
our lives.  Prevention is the number one key to self-defense.   
 
Another words, don't go looking for trouble and make
wise decisions!

- Yuli Okada Pereira
 


 
 

 
 

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