4th Degree Black Belt / Head Instructor / Multi-World Champion
Mr. Bautista started training with Mr. Reyna when he was 16 years old. As a graduate of Reedley High school in June 2010, he continued onto Reedley College. In 2011 he became state champion in traditional weapons and sparring competition, he loved Taekwondo so much that he started helping Mr. Reyna teach in his hometown of Reedley. In 2016, Mr. Bautista became state champion in extreme weapons, and in 2018 he opened his own school in Reedley under the name of Bautista’s Black Belt Academy. In 2021, Mr. Bautista teamed up with Ascend Martial Arts to expand his goal of teaching central California the best in martial arts training.
“I like creating a safe environment for today’s youth where they can feel confident, encouraged, but most importantly welcomed.’’