HOME       Meet The Staff At Clio Karate.
Andrea Vallad

CERTIFICATIONS
Some of Master Andrea’s notable achievements include:
   Achieving the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang
     Soo Do,a testament to years of dedication and      mastery.

BIOGRAPHY
Meet Andrea Vallad, Owner and Head Instructor of Clio Karate in Clio, Michigan.
A 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, Master Vallad has devoted her life to the study and teaching of martial arts. She trained under Grand Master C.S. Kim and Master Kerry Roudebush of C.S. Kim Karate in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Under her leadership, Clio Karate has become a valued part of the local community.
The school offers more than martial arts instruction—it provides a welcoming space where students of all ages build confidence, practice discipline, and develop important life skills.
Master Vallad’s family-centered approach
creates a supportive environment in which every student is encouraged to grow both as a martial artist and as an individual.
Confidence. Discipline. Respect. Every class. Every student. Every day.


Cameron Linville

Certifications:

      Second Degree Black Belt
      Certified Kyo Sa Nim (Instructor)

Meet Our Lead Instructor
At Clio Karate, we are proud to have Kyo Sa Nim Cameron Linville as our Lead Instructor.
With extensive martial arts experience and a deep passion for teaching, he is dedicated to helping students grow through the art of Tang Soo Do.

Experience and Teaching Philosophy
Kyo Sa Nim Cameron began his martial arts journey at age 8 under the guidance of Sa Bom Nim Vallad, developing a lifelong love for Tang Soo Do.
His teaching approach centers on creating a supportive, empowering environment where students can improve not only their martial arts skills, but also their confidence, discipline, and character.

What Students Gain at Clio Karate

      Practical self-defense skills
      Greater confidence and stronger character
      Lifelong skills that extend beyond the studio
Under his leadership, Clio Karate has become more than a place to learn self- defense.
It is a welcoming community where students of all ages can grow and succeed.
His personalized instruction and genuine investment in each student’s progress have helped earn Clio Karate a reputation for excellence in the Clio area.
At Clio Karate, we believe martial arts is about more than technique, it is about becoming the best version of yourself.


Brayden Walser

Certifications:
      Second Degree Black Belt
      Certified Kyo Sa Nim (Instructor)

Assistant Instructor
Background and Experience
Kyo Sa Nim Brayden Walser serves as an assistant instructor at Clio Karate. With eight years of martial arts experience and a strong passion for helping others, he is
committed to guiding students as they grow through the practice of Tang Soo Do.

Teaching Approach
Brayden began his martial arts journey at age eight in our after-school program, where he trained under the guidance and mentorship of Sa Bom Nim Vallad.
That foundation helped shape his lasting dedication to Tang Soo Do and his supportive approach to teaching.
He works to create a welcoming and empowering environment here students feel like family and are encouraged to grow both in martial arts and in life.