A letter of appreciation from Assistant Grandmaster Eli Guerra:
As we have been going through this pandemic, we remain strong in our conviction to our students and
remain strong and courageous as they continue to attend classes in a safe and hopeful way and have
remained loyal to our “Just Say No” Karate Kids of America Program.

We are very grateful to our governor, Governor Greg Abbott, our mayor, Ron Nirenberg, the City
Council, and our commissioners court, Justin Rodriguez, for all of their hard efforts in continuing with
our legacy of serving the children with their proclamation.

We are grateful to all our dignitaries whose names appear in the certificates given out to the children.
And to our sponsors, Sea Island, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Guardian Angel CDC, Dolan Roofing and
Construction, who have remained loyal throughout this hard pandemic, but most and above all, are
thankful to God for keeping us as safe and getting us through this pandemic.

 

 

Karate Kids of America proudly displaying their certificates of Appreciation signed by Governor Abbott and many other proud supporters of the “Just Say No” program.
Left to right: Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurant Vice President Carol Dilts and manager Alex Brodeur. Assistant Grand Master Eli Guerra, parent Armando Flores,
Master Instructor Flores, Superintendent of Harlandale ISD Gerardo Soto, and Harlandale Board of Trustees Juan Mancha.
Kids: Itzel and Ernesto Rodriguez, Serenity Ybarra, Gabby Ramirez and Armando Flores.

 

Sponsor of the “Just Say No” Karate Kids of America program, Johnny Dolan, of Dolan Roofing and Construction.
A smile on his face after receiving a certificate of appreciation singed by Governor Abbot and other dignitaries. 

Armando Flores proudly displaying his samurai sword. Left to Right: Master Flores, Assistant Grandmaster Eli Guerra and Mr. Moreno.


Armando Flores proudly displaying his samurai sword given to him for his courage.

Serenity Ybarra receiving a samurai sword for her courage from Mr. Moreno.


Gabby Ramirez receiving a samurai sword for her courage from Mr. Moreno.


Long horn Steakhouse Carol Dilts and Alex Brodeur presenting City of San Antonio Proclamation.


Master Eli Guerra presenting Armando Flores with City of San Antonio proclamation.


Presentation of the City of San Antonio proclamation to the children. Mayor Ron Nirenberg was kind and grateful to the children
that he made an effort to send us a proclamation in spite of the pandemic. He believes in the children and wanted to honor them.
Thank you Mayor Ron and City Council.

Certificates of appreciation presented to Serenity and Gabrielle by Harlandale Superintendent Gerardo Soto and Board member Juan Mancha.

Harlandale superintendent and board member presenting Itzel and Earnest Rodriguez with City of San Antonio Proclamation.


Serenity and Gabriel receiving a proclamation from the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, for their participation in the Karate Kids of America “Just Say No. ”

Serenity Ybarra receiving certificate of appreciation from Master Instructor Frank Rodriguez.


Earnest Rodriguez receiving a certificate of appreciation from black belt instructor Mr. Sebastian Enriquez, signed by Governor Greg Abbott,
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Ted Cruz, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, archbishop of San Antonio and many others.

Bella Enriquez receiving her certificate of appreciation by Mr. Robert Garcia.


Big hug for Armando Flores as he receives his proclamation certificate. Armando will be testing for his black belt by the end of next year 2022.


Children and sponsors proudly displaying the city of San Antonio proclamation.

Students, Armando Flores and Gabriel Ramirez proudly displaying their trophies which they earned at Master Bob Davis’ Karate Tournament in Edinburg, TX.
The students as well as Master Instructor John Flores are to be commended for their participation.




Mr. Moreno, Armando Flores and Master Instructor Flores at the tournament headquarters.

Master Instructor John Flores receiving his promotion to 5th Dan, as he was Master Guerra’s first student to be promoted to black belt. A very proud moment.

Mr. Armando Flores as he is being honored by Assistant Grand Master Eli Guerra and other Black Belts for his outstanding dedication and loyalty as a parent to the
School of Martial Arts and Karate Kids of America, “Just Say No” program. Mr. Flores is to be commended for taking a courageous stand with his son through out the pandemic times.


Black Belts displaying their ready stance.


Black Belts observing the courageous young students as they display the Karate form.

Mr. Armando Flores, Assistant Grand Master Eli Guerra, Master Instructor John Flores and Armando, proudly displaying his 1st place medal.


Armando Flores being promoted by Master Instructor Frank Rodriguez.


Earnesto Rodrigues receiving his promotion by Master Instructor Frank Rodriguez.

Itzel Rodriguez receiving her promotion by Master Instructor Frank Rodriguez.

Gabby receiving her promotion stripe by Master Instructor Frank Rodriguez. Gabriel will be testing her black belt next year.

Volunteer martial arts instructors: (left to right)
Mr. Robert Garcia, Master Instructor John Flores, Assistant Grandmaster Eli Guerra, Mr. Leo Moreno, Mr. Mike Manzanero.

Karate ready stance.


Black belts standing by the American Flag, Korean Karate Flag, and Texas Flag.
Left to right: Mr. Mike, Mr. Robert Garcia, Master Instructor John Flores, Assistant Grand Master Eli Guerra, Master Instructor Frank Rodriguez, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Sebastian Enriquez
Front row: Itzel and Earnesto Rodriguez

Black belt instructors with Serenity Ybarra and Gabriel Ramirez.


Black belts with Armando Flores.

Celebration of our Karate Kids of America.



In loving memory of my wife Susan Guerra on the 3rd anniversary of her passing.

In loving memory of our good friend and our mentor of a lifetime, Grand Master David Hinojosa.