
Role
General Manager
Rank
5th-Degree Black
General Manager
5th-Degree Black
Andrew Wagoner first got into martial arts at USA Karate, in the town of Egypt, New York. He was just seven, inspired by the moves of Tommy Oliver, better known as the Green Power Ranger. Mr. Wagoner trained intensely for years, earning his first Black Belt at age 16.
After high school, Mr. Wagoner joined United Martial Arts Center in Victor, New York. He once again worked his way up from white belt alongside new students and friends, and at age 22 earned his second Black Belt, this one in the Hattatsu Ryu karate style.
When Mr. Wagoner moved west to Colorado and came to Ripple Effect Martial Arts, he found families training together. The strict discipline of the classes. The strong interactions between students and instructors. He was captured by the Ripple Effect community and has been raising up quality martial artists and instructors ever since. He earned his fifth Black Belt in 2023.
Check out Mr. Wagoner’s execution of a black belt form during a belt promotion ceremony at Ripple Effect.