Jen Nzeza's Page

Styles or Arts

Shuri-ryu, Shuri-te

School or Teacher

Shihan Donna Judge, Sensei Mark Baker

Experience

9 years

Birthday

October 15, 1971

Biography

I am a Florida girl! I was raised here in beautiful Sarasota on the beaches of Siesta Key. I am an active person who loves all sports, including windsurfing, volleyball, running, biking, and of course, the martial arts. I am a graduate of the University of South Florida (go Bulls!) and have degrees in Social Science Education and Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching sixth graders (yes!) language arts and social studies for 10 years. Prior to that, I was a bartender at a small club called Gilligans where as fate would have it, I met my Shihan, Donna Judge, and my husband, Malele. My training in the martial arts started later than most, but it has become one of most important elements in my life. Like many of us, training has helped develop my personality, taught me to be more giving, patient, and understanding, and has given me an extended family that I love.

Quote

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift...that's why it is called 'present'."