Octavio Quintero began his Martial Arts journey at the age of 13 in California and has over 25 years of martial arts experience. His expertise is primarily in the art of Jeet Kune Do under the instruction of Bruce Lee’s original students Jerry Poteet and Steve Golden. Octavio is a fully certified Jeet Kune Do Instructor and has a wealth of knowledge as a personal trainer. You will be inspired not only by his physical performance but with his desire to ignite change and encourage a more balanced lifestyle. Octavio has trained people of all ages, men, women, and children. Many people from different backgrounds: to include military personnel, police officers, entrepreneurs, aspiring actors & martial artists of different methods.  Each experience is unique and customized as each individual is on a different path. As one of the most influential martial artists in the world, Octavio is known for his speed, precision, power and his ability to teach clear Jeet Kune Do principles. Many are captivated by his energy and enthusiasm. The experience is what motivates the drive in students to go beyond any limitation.

Octavio’s main focus is to help students develop a balance in their physical structure as well as having the confidence to overcome what may feel impossible. The goal is to create a calmer, determined, focused believer.  This is why Octavio created The Art of JKD – Total Balance program in 2016.
(Linked from the About page http://www.theartofjkd.com)

“I developed the Total Balance Program with motivational pillars of happiness, health, & wellness.  My art embodies a complete spectrum of self-confidence, strength, conditioning and the ability to enjoy and apply principles to your life. It just becomes a part of who you are.”