Meet our instructors
At Pkimma Castroville, our coaching team is committed to developing strength, character, and discipline. Guided by real-world martial arts experience, we help students of all ages build lasting confidence on and off the mats.
Sensei Ben Everding
As head instructor and owner of Pkimma Castroville, Sensei Ben Everding brings decades of dedicated discipline and battle-tested skill. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in Jukido, is ranked in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with multiple tournament victories, and has extensive training in wrestling, boxing, and judo. Having trained under Kyoshi Ivan Ujueta and Professor Paul Haben, Sensei Ben provides students with authentic instruction rooted in proven technique and real-world martial arts experience.
Meet our team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Kelly Finch
Black Belt
instructor
Aniya McClain
Assistant instructor
Ethan Davis
Assistant instructor
Rooted in the Castroville community
We live right here in Castroville, Texas, and we are dedicated to making our town a safer, stronger, and more connected community. Both inside and outside our dojo, our instructors are passionate mentors who invest in our neighbors and youth. Experience the difference of a local martial arts family by coming by to take a free class today.
"Sensei Ben and the instructors create an environment where kids truly learn discipline and build unmatched confidence. It has been transformative for our family."
Castroville community member and parent