Our Team

Fernand Delizo is the Founder and Head Instructor of Delizo Martial Arts Academy. A lifelong martial artist with extensive experience in training, teaching, and coaching.
He is a former National Team athlete of the Philippines, a national and international medalist in Taekwondo, with achievements in both Sparring and Poomsae disciplines.
He is also an International Taekwondo Master with professional teaching experience since 2009. Throughout his career, he has taught in schools and Martial Arts programs across the Philippines, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
His coaching methodology integrates traditional Taekwondo principles with modern training approaches, creating a structured and progressive system that supports beginners, recreational students, and competitive athletes alike.

Qualifications
• 4th Dan Kukkiwon Blackbelt
• 4th Dan Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation Blackbelt
• International Taekwondo Master

Professional Teaching Experience
2009–2011: Baguio Defenders Taekwondo Gym, Baguio City, Philippines
2011–2015: UFC Taekwondo Gym, Baguio City, Philippines
2015–2017: American Martial Arts Academy, California, USA
2017–2018: Quest Taekwondo, California, USA
2018–2025: Phoenix Blackbelt Academy, Dubai, UAE