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About Us

At Primetime Martial Arts, we train champions in life and on the mat. Whether you're looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete at the highest levels, we provide expert coaching and a community that supports your journey.

Meet Our Team

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Coach "Apple" Sioson

    At the heart of PRIMETIME Martial Arts is Chief Instructor Melissa "Coach Apple" Sioson. Now 41, she has been immersed in martial arts her entire life.​

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    A graduate of the University of South Carolina and Oak Grove High School, Coach Apple has spent the past decade competing, working, and promoting at national Sport Martial Arts tournaments. She holds with eight world titles, she is is the former producer of “Sin City Rumble”, an international martial arts tournament in Las Vegas, NV (www.SinCityRumble.com)​

 

    Passionate about teaching and sharing lessons, Coach Apple’s mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through PRIMETIME Martial Arts.

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Coach Kayne is a Third Degree Black Belt with over 10 years of martial arts experience. Outside of training, he enjoys playing video games. While he’s explored other sports like Water Polo and Color Guard, martial arts is his true passion. He values the incredible community and friendships he's built at this studio. Coach Kayne is excited to help you start your martial arts journey!

Coach Kayne

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Coach Zach has been training in martial arts for 20 years; from performing with his college TKD demo team to competing in BJJ. Outside of martial arts, he enjoys reading, playing video games, and lifting heavy weights. He stays involved with the Primetime community because he loves watching the next generation grow and helping them develop the same passion for martial arts that he has.

Coach Zach

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Coach Aaron has been practicing martial arts for eight years. Outside of karate, he is an Electrical Engineering major at Evergreen Valley College. He also enjoys playing sports and video games. His favorite aspect of Primetime is the strong community and the lasting friendships he has built over the years.

Coach Aaron

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Coach Angel

Coach Angel has been practicing martial arts since age 8, exploring various sports, but none have had the same impact. He’s passionate about helping students grow into strong, confident individuals. He enjoys both the performance and competitive aspects of martial arts, as well as connecting with others who share the same enthusiasm. Outside of teaching and training, Coach [Name] enjoys music and drawing, a hobby passed down by his grandfather. Family is everything to him. He looks forward to seeing you on the mat.

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Mr. Adrian helps manage the front desk and events at Primetime while also being a Primetime Delta Class Black Belt. A student at Santa Teresa High School, he is passionate about sports, including karate, boxing, and football (Go Raiders). He plans to study sports medicine in college. He values the strong community and character-building at Primetime, which has become like a second home to him over the years. He looks forward to seeing you in class and helping you start your martial arts journey.

Mr. Adrian

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Mr. Desmond is a member of the front desk team at Primetime and has been training here for nearly six years, currently in the Black Belt Prep class. He is a second-year engineering student at San Jose State and a classical percussionist involved in the university’s ensembles. Mr. Desmond values Primetime for its welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to challenge himself both mentally and physically, growing into the best version of himself.

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