Gurus


Guro Lance Wahls & SM Guro Mike Schwarz

Lance Wahls:


Lance was born in Lexington Illinois, and currently resides with his wife and three sons in Highland Illinois. He spent more than twenty years in the Air Force, and retired from active duty in 2005. His military career took him to the Philippines, Okinawa, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and England. Lance has been employed as a network engineer since leaving the military. He grew up on a Quarter Horse farm which was the focal point of his early life. Future plans will always include time for practicing Serrada Escrima, and if he becomes ‘Lolo’ one day, he hopes to teach his grandchildren.



Guro Casey Wahls & SM Guro Mike Schwarz

Casey Wahls:


Casey was born in Cocoa Florida, and currently resides in Highland Illinois. His childhood involved growing up as an Air Force dependent, which took him to Bedfordshire England, Tampa Florida, and Las Vegas Nevada. He played football while living in Las Vegas. Casey’s interests include firearms, practicing his guitar, photography, video games, and continuing his growth and development in Serrada Escrima.



Guro Sean Wahls & SM Guro Mike Schwarz

Sean Wahls:


Sean was born in Tampa Florida, and currently resides in Highland Illinois. After a couple of years in Tampa his early childhood as an Air Force dependent took him to Las Vegas Nevada. He has participated in soccer, baseball, basketball, and cross country. Sean’s interests include reading, video games, and has been on the Honor Roll at every school he has been enrolled. Serrada Escrima will continue to play a prominent role in his life.