Sensei John Gilbert

Sensei Gilbert is a former Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and joined Sparks Martial Arts in 2010.

He currently holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kickboxing, 2nd Degree Black Belt in the “Superfoot Systems” under Hall of Fame and Martial Arts legend Bill “Superfoot” Wallace and is a 2nd Kyu in Traditional Aikido.

Sensei Gilbert has a passion for teaching Adults Kickboxing and Self-Defense. As a father of two daughters, Sensei Gilbert personally knows how important Martial Arts and Self-Defense are for all ages. Sensei Gilbert oversees our Core Kickboxing program and plays a vital role in our new student development.  Sensei Gilbert is a certified instructor at SMA Academy and can be seen most nights on the mat at the dojo!