My name is Bill Torres, I have been training in the Martial Arts since 1979. I started studying Karate at the age of 10. My first instructor Master Joe Kyle was teaching out of his basement/backyard twice a week a blend of Shotokan Karate and Boxing. I continued with this until High School when I joined a more traditional school teaching American Isshinryu. At this point I attained my Black Belt with Master Kyle and earned a Brown Belt in American Isshinryu. I trained with Master Kyle all through high school and was promoted to 2nd Dg. Black Belt.

Over the years, I have trained in Ju-Jutsu, Kenpo and traditional Karate. Through various training programs I have worked my way up to the rank of 9th Dg. Black Belt as well as earning Black Belt ranks in several other styles. The system I founded is called SHI-STAR SELF DEFENSE, which is represented by a four pointed star or diamond. The top point means honesty, while the two side points mean respect and discipline and the bottom point means defense. Each representation can have self placed in front to make, self-honesty, self-respect, self-discipline and self-defense.  

Our Student Creed

Honesty- with oneself and all others

Respect- ourselves and all things around us

Discipline- of mind, body, and spirit

Defense- only as a means of last resort