About the Owner

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Master Teacher / Saya Daniel Carroll –

 

Founder – One World Martial Arts Federation, Owner – One World Karate

 

Daniel Carroll is a former Special Education teacher and a 19 year veteran of martial arts instruction. After 7 years of working closely with special needs children ages 11- 18, he developed a Martial arts program utilizing some of the most forward thinking in Physical and Occupational Therapy. Daniel began studying the Burmese art of Bando in 1980 at the age of eight. He currently holds a 4th level black belt and is a 4 time National Champion of the American Bando Association.

 

Continuing his training in Thaing/Lethwei – (Burmese Boxing/Kickboxing), Bando Empty Hand Self-defense & Animal Systems Forms, Banshay (Weaponed Hand) skills, and the Naban grappling systems; Dan was awarded his Fourth Level Instructorship in the East-West Martial Arts Alliance, and helped train students from around the globe.  Besides his training in Thaing/Bando, he also has training and teaching experience in Jiu- Jit-su, Yang Style Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do. In addition to his years of training with Grandmaster Jon Collins, he has been fortunate to have met and trained with many Master Teachers.

 

Dan is a former Special Education teacher for High school and Middle school students. His passion for working with students of varied abilities stems from a rich, rewarding life spent with his family. Dan is intimately aware of the need for, and the power of positive outlets and mentoring for the social, emotional, and physical growth of individuals; especially those with special needs. Saya Dan has two special needs siblings and has long believed that Martial Arts offer a fantastic platform for individuals like his sister and brother. Dan’s younger brother and older sister humble him with respect for their success in life.

 

Saya Carroll opened his school, One World Karate, in May, 2012, in Austin, Texas, with the express goal of bringing the benefits of Martial Arts training to all. He teaches programs utilizing the Theories, Principles, and Philosophies of Thaing/Bando as the base of a true Academy style of Martial Arts instruction. His school also utilizes the most modern and contemporary educational concepts developed for working with students of varied abilities.  In addition to his classes, and at the urging of his wife, Elizabeth, he has founded a non-profit organization to provide educational materials and training to schools that wish to offer martial arts instruction to students of varied abilities.

 

Besides teaching and training in the martial arts. Saya Dan’s life revolves around his wife, his dog, and his pursuit of inner peace through motorcycles, rock climbing, backpacking, and sculpture.

 

Contact us for a free introductory lesson to see if One World Karate is right for your family.