Regan's Martial Arts

About Us

About Regan’s Martial Arts

Train Smart. Train Hard. Stay Safe.

Welcome to Regan’s Martial Arts—where decades of experience meet focused, respectful training for adults who want real skills without the injury risk or ego of a fight gym.

My name is Daniel Regan, and I’ve been training in martial arts for over 30 years. I hold instructor-level black belts in:

• Wing Chun
• Kali
• Jeet Kune Do
• Suwanda Family (Mande Muda/Tri Suwanda) Pencak Silat
• Xinyi Dao (a blend of Internal Traditional Chinese arts)
• And I’m a certified Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate instructor (purple belt)

I have trained with some of the world’s top martial arts masters over the past 30 years . As a teacher , teaching since the late 1990s I’ve taught:

• Celebrities looking for screen-ready martial arts and/or enhance health.
• Military and law enforcement professionals seeking real-world defense
• Professional athletes sharpening their edge
• Everyday working people—parents, workers, and beginners—who want to build real skills, stay fit, and become more confident
• College students – I taught PE classes (Martial Arts classes) at NY College of Health Professions while enrolled in the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Program

A Mission Bigger Than Martial Arts

I believe that many of the people who need martial arts the most—those who are insecure, traumatized, or have been bullied—are often the ones who try it and quit. Why? Because too many gyms are intimidating, injury-prone, or ego-driven. I’ve seen it again and again with bad, inexperienced, and even negligent coaches.

My goal is to change that.

In today’s world, everyone should know how to protect themselves. Everyone should feel safe while getting stronger. In my classes, we focus on building physical ability, self-defense skills, and confidence in a way that’s supportive, personal, and respectful.

Students are never just a number here. We keep class sizes personal, we train hard but smart, and we aim to help as many people as possible become stronger, safer, and better versions of themselves—on and off the mat. You will not be thrown to the wolves and forced into full contact sparring. You will learn skills, technique, develop attributes and muscles memory first, later when you do spar you will be comfortable with your training partners and will have the understanding of what to do and not do and sparring will be fun. It takes time and you will be guided along the way safely.

More Than Just a Martial Artist

In addition to martial arts, I’m also a Licensed Acupuncturist (for over 20 years)with Master’s degrees in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. I’ve also worked professionally as a Physical therapy aide, which gave me hands-on experience understanding injury rehab, posture, alignment, and movement mechanics.

All of this influences how I teach.

I approach every student with an understanding of how the body works and how to protect it. We don’t just train for toughness—we train for longevity. My background helps me keep students safe, recognize movement dysfunction early, and adjust training to fit each person’s needs and limits.

Programs Offered

Group Classes:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Pedro Sauer Method)
• Kickboxing (Muay Thai, Sanda, Savate)for Self-Defense and Fitness

Private Lessons are avilable in several arts listed below (By Appointment):

• Wing Chun
• Kali / Filipino Martial Arts
• Jeet Kune Do
• Pencak Silat
• Xinyi, Bagua
• Custom programs for military, law enforcement, actors, and more

Who I Work With

This is not a drop-in school or a discount-driven program. I work with serious students—people who want to train consistently, grow, and develop real skill in a respectful environment. Whether you’re brand new or experienced in another system, I’ll meet you where you are and help you progress—safely, efficiently, and with purpose. It is by no means easy, you will earn every ranking with sweat and hard work, and you will pressure test your skills in a gradual progressive manner..I have added knife techniques to grapplers skill sets, I have added striking to grapplers skill sets, I have helped strikers learn the basics of grappling, I have helped pro fighters add trapping or clinch work to their game etc. As a cross training expert I can help add skills to your current specialty.

Ready to Train?

contact me by email, wcskgh@yahoo.com Please Include Martial Arts classes in the heading of the email.