Oscar arrived at Kore Self Defense & Krav Maga in June 2023 and became a member of the Instructor Cadre in January 2025 after completing Kore’s year-long Instructor’s College. As a Krav Maga Practioner, Oscar has also completed the Level 1 course for 500 Rising, a non-profit organization focused on women’s proactive and responsive self-defense.

Before his involvement with Kore’s mission, Oscar served as a US Army Reservist in the early 90’s and transition to a career in Federal service across the globe. His career has included technical operations and managing IT systems. Oscar holds both Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology as well as a Master’s in Information Systems and a minor in Management. Oscar is currently an IT Project Manager focused on network engineering.

Oscar has trained in traditional martial arts with his children and both his children are Krav Maga practioners as well. Oscar is an avid traveler and enjoys sharing his trips with his wife and kids. Oscar comes from Southern California and considers it his home in his heart of hearts while his children are setting roots in NOVA.