As a martial artist, Raj has an exemplary attitude towards training and teaching. He is a down-to-earth and approachable karateka who is a joy to work with as a training partner. As an assistant instructor, he is very patient with beginner students and always has great feedback to offer at the end of the session. He has a calm and kind teaching style that strives to get the most out of his students. As a strong member of the senior class, he has a friendly smile, an encouraging spirit, and a heavy hand. Some call him the smiling sledgehammer. Also, watch out for his round kicks in sparring!