Senior Master Darin Prazer

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.