Kai Merafuentes
Turlock,CA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking individual with 16 years of martial arts training, and 7 years of teaching experience, focused on creating a safe and effective learning environment while delivering impactful instruction. Also constructed a high-level international team to compete in worldwide tournaments in Korea and Canada. Including my lifelong practice in various disciplines, advanced experience in jiu-jitsu, and a former high school wrestler. Proven leadership and organizational skills as Student Events Coordinator for the United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC) at Stanislaus State, coordinating campus-wide events to foster engagement and community. Experienced in public service through two years as an Explorer with the Turlock Police Department, gaining hands-on knowledge of law enforcement operations and teamwork with officers. Highly disciplined, adaptable, and committed to excellence—willing to do whatever is needed to achieve goals, while listening carefully to direction, and supporting team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Martial Arts Instructor
Merafuentes TaeKwonDo
Turlock, California
08.2018 - Current
- Instructed students in various TaeKwonDo techniques and forms.
- Organized and led training sessions for advanced martial arts practitioners.
- Promoted discipline, respect, and focus within the training environment.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to students' skill levels and goals.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Mentored junior instructors to enhance their teaching skills and effectiveness.
- Maintained a safe training area by enforcing safety protocols and guidelines.
- Built and maintained positive personal relationships with students and families, served as role model and character educator and prioritized safety by supervising classes closely.
- Adapted lessons and teaching styles to meet unique needs and abilities of students being taught and led high-energy, benefit-driven instruction for children and adults.
- Instructed students on proper technique of punches, kicks, throws, holds, blocks and self-defense tactics.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout classes by enforcing discipline rules.
- Supervised open gym sessions ensuring that safety protocols were being followed correctly.
- Conducted warm-up exercises, stretching, and strength training activities.
- Explained theory behind martial arts techniques such as balance control, timing or footwork drills.
Education
High School Diploma -
John H. Pitman Highschool
Turlock, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
CSU Stanislaus State
Turlock, CASkills
- Event planning
- Networking skills
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Safety enforcement
- Martial arts instruction
- Self-defense techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Group training
- Performance assessment
- Public speaking
- Communication
- Self-defense expertise
- Injury treatment
- First aid and CPR certified
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
- Conflict management
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- 4th Degree Black belt
- Masters Qualifier for wrestling
- Brotherhood Chair for a Fraternity
- USFC Student Events Coordinator
- 2 years working with the PD
- Multiple ride alongs with Turlock
- Passed the junior Academy physical fitness
Timeline
Martial Arts Instructor
Merafuentes TaeKwonDo
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
John H. Pitman Highschool
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
CSU Stanislaus State