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Vunak and Tandez

Sifu Adrian Tandez
Head Instructor

Adrian is the Academy's President and Head Instructor. He is a Certified Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts with Progressive Fighting Systems (PFS). He is certified under Paul Vunak.  He has trained under such legends as Dan Inosanto (JKD/Kali), Francis Fong (Wing Chun), Chai Sirusute (Thai Boxing), and Jean-Jacques Machado (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu).
Adrian's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do lineage is:
Bruce Lee > Dan Inosanto > Paul Vunak > Adrian Tandez

Adrian is a Filipino-American from Chicago, Illinois who now lives in the SF Bay Area. He is very proud of his Filipino heritage and seeks to educate others about the genius and beauty of the Filipino martial arts culture. Adrian began training in Shotokan Karate and Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14. He earned his Black Belts in these arts at the age of 18. He went on to study Dux Ryu Ninjutsu and Jujitsu for two years after studying at the University of Southern California. It was there that a major incident changed Adrian’s life forever: he was ambushed on the street by two knife-wielding thugs. Fortunately he survived the ordeal with minor injuries. After this life-threatening event, he began searching for more practical self-defense training.

Tandez and InosantoIn 1995 he discovered Paul Vunak, Jeet Kune Do & Filipino Kali. He was so impressed with the speed and explosiveness of Vunak’s JKD, not to mention his efficiency and directness. He signed up and began training JKD/Kali from then on. He's been a devoted practitioner for over 13 years. Adrian has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Illinois and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. He is also a certified Fight Choreographer with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD).

Adrian dedicates all his success and hard work, first and foremost, to the Almighty Father and his Lord Jesus Christ. Secondly, he dedicates it to his beloved family, his wife and son. Lastly, he dedicates it to all his past Instructors and Teachers who have shared their special knowledge with him. Thank you very much for your guidance and friendship.

Assistant Instructors:
Josh LoBue
Kyle Fox
Mark Cordero