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Louie Alfaro - Associate Professor
Education/OrganizationsMr. Alfaro has a Bachelors of Science degree from New Mexico State University. He works as an Information Technology Specialist for the State of Texas. He belongs to the New Mexico Martial Arts Asoociation (NMMAA), the Martial Arts Teachers Association (MATA), the International Kenpo Karate Association (IKKA) and the Brotherhood of Martial Arts(BHMA). He is a board member of the NMMAA and BHMA. Family He is the second youngest son of Mr. Eluterio Alfaro, a World War II Veteran. Mr. Louie Alfaro states: “My father was the smartest man. I have never met anyone like him.” Mr. Eluterio Alfaro died in 1995 at the age of 69. Mr. Louie Alfaro's mom (Ms. Felipa Alfaro) currently lives in San Antonio, Texas. Martial Arts Mr. Louie Alfaro began his lessons in the Martial Arts at the age of 13. His father (Eluterio Alfaro) and mother (Felipa Alfaro) suggested that is would be best thing they could do for their easily tempered son. Throughout his life Mr. Alfaro has studied Kenpo, Shotokan, Jujitsu and kickboxing. He currently holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate and a First Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. Mr. Alfaro continues to pursue his training in the Martial Arts. He states: “The Martial Arts consists of lifetime of learning. My training in the arts will never end.” Life Mr. Louie Alfaro grew up in South Texas. He was raised as a migrant worker (Worked Picking Crops). He can remember when the family had no electricity, no running water, no toilet, no showers and barely enough food to eat. The family traveled quite frequently during the summer months in search of work. It was during this time that Mr. Alfaro learned the importance of hard work. It goes without saying that he learned many valuable lessons from living in poor neighborhoods (Barrios) and working in the fields. His mother always said: “I'm teaching you about life and about what it takes to survive in the real world. Nothing comes easy and you must always work hard for everything. Don't be a burro, learn!” It is through his family and the martial arts that Mr. Alfaro found the strength to persevere. To date, Mr. Alfaro instills the same values to every Martial Arts student that he teaches. Gilbert Alfaro Sr. - Junior Instructor (Mexico Branch School)
Education/OrganizationsMr. Gilbert Alfaro has a Bachelors of Science from The University of Texas at El Paso. He works as the Director of the IAC at the US Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.
Mr. Alfaro served honorably in the US Army for 24 yrs. First in the enlisted
MILITARY AWARDS : Martial Arts Mr. Gilbert Alfaro Sr. began his lessons in the Martial Arts at the age of 16. Mr. Alfaro holds a 1st. Degree Black Belt in Combat Kenpo Karate and a 1st. Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. |
ranks and then as a Regular Army CI Officer. Mr. Gilbert Alfaro Served in the US, European, Pacific, and Middle Eastern theaters and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Storm. 