Meet the Urban Warriors Coaches

Urban Warriors is built around movement, encouragement and learning together. Meet the coaches who bring martial arts, parkour, gymnastics and their own experiences to our Tukwila community.

Commander Christian

Christian has more than 20 years of experience teaching children and adults how to move. His background spans martial arts, dance, parkour, gymnastics and capoeira, with students ranging from young children to adults.

Experience across communities

Originally from Chicago, Christian studied at the Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts while teaching capoeira in the area. He later taught in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to the Seattle area.

His teaching experience includes the Village Leadership Academy and Boys & Girls Club in Chicago; Guardian Art, Alta Vista School, Gateway Child Development Center and the Family Peninsula YMCA in the Bay Area; and schools and community centers in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Making our best better

Christian’s approach connects movement practice with communication, encouragement and teamwork. The aim is to help students work on their next challenge while enjoying the process together.

“The simple concept of leveling up to make our best better while having the most fun we can, is more than an idea or passion; for me it’s my mission.”

Commander Sarah

Sarah joined the Urban Warriors community in 2024. Originally from Colorado, she grew up participating in competitive gymnastics and Kempo karate, earning a third-degree brown belt before entering Basic Combat Training.

During her Army service, Sarah spent nine months in Korea and took the opportunity to learn Taekwondo. Those experiences helped develop her interest in new movements, the outdoors and teaching.

“During this time I realized I really enjoy learning new movements, the outdoors, and found a passion for teaching people new things.”

Find a starting point with the team

A Demo is a chance to meet a coach, tour the gym and try a mini lesson. Tell us about the participant’s age, experience and any support needs so we can discuss the class format and a suitable starting point.

Meet us at a free DemoKids classesTeen & adult classes

Visit us at 709 Industry Dr, Tukwila, WA 98188. For specific questions about current qualifications or class placement, contact the coaching team.