Senior Master Darin Prazer
Senior Master Darin Prazer is a 7th Degree Black Belt and the founder of Built by Martial Arts. With over 30 years of experience in martial arts, Darin has dedicated his life to teaching and empowering others through the discipline of martial arts. Starting his journey as a teenager, he quickly developed a passion for the art, eventually becoming an instructor and working with students of all ages and skill levels.
ABOUT
Senior Master Prazer began his martial arts training in 1991 and started assisting classes as a 14-year-old Yellow Belt in Pensacola, FL. By the time he was a Blue Belt, he was teaching classes independently.
Growing up, Sr. Master Prazer faced challenges, including poverty and abuse. He was fostered by his instructors, the late Tom Nichols and Cathy Sartori, for a time. Before martial arts, bullying affected his confidence, but training transformed him. As he tells students: ‘Size doesn’t matter when you know what you’re doing.’
One of his greatest successes was proposing to his wife, Mrs. Master Prazer, at a tournament in front of hundreds. They have been married since 05/14/2005!
Today, Sr. Master Prazer is a dedicated family man. His wife, Master Gena Prazer (6th Degree Black Belt), co-owns and instructs with him. They consider their cousin Caroline their first daughter, who, with her husband Abib Zoroghlian, has blessed them with their granddaughter, Eden. Their other children are Robbie, Colby, & Kenzie.
Sr. Master Prazer credits his journey to his faith in Jesus Christ, giving all glory to his Savior.