Master Ed Saenz is a 9th degree Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System and a UFAF Krav Maga Black Belt. Master Saenz says "if your goal is to be a great karate instructor, you will need to have three key skills: TEACHER, TRAINER, COACH..."
Master Saenz began his martial arts training in the Chuck Norris System in 1967 and received his 1st Degree Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System in 1971. Master Saenz was the Head Instructor for the Chuck Norris Karate Studios in Norfolk, Virginia between 1987 thru 1991. In 1994, he became the International Training Director for the Chuck Norris System/UFAF and a year later, he was the Director of Operations for Kickstart Kids.
In 2007, Master Saenz received his 9th Degree Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System and became a member of the Board of Directors for UFAF as the Director of the Training and Advancement. In 2003, he received the Instructor of the Year Award from UFAF.