Drew Serrano

Contact #: (203) 410-9222                                                Height:  6’

E-Mail:  dserrano@eastcoasttrainingsystems.com            Weight:  205 lbs

State of residence:  CT                                                   Hair:  Brown

                ** Willing to travel at any time **                  Eyes:  Brown

Video Links:

Trailer for “The Agent” feature: http://www.brighteyefilms.com/Videos/AGENTTRAILER.wmv

Fight scene footage from “The Agent”, choreographed by Drew Serrano: http://www.brighteyefilms.com/Videos/FIGHTSCENE.wmv

Competition footage: Click Here

TV and Film:

Featured on NBC30 CT at "NBC30's Health and Wellness Festival"- 11/2008

Featured on Discovery Channel's "Time Warp"- Boston, MA- 10/2008

Featured on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”- CA, 6/2007       

Breaking All Records (Documentary)- NY, 2007- In post-production; writer and producer, as well as talent

Featured model in The 2007 Waterbury Firefighters Calendar- CT, 8/2006

“The Interview” (short)- NY, 9/2006- currently in pre-production; Lead role, action and stunt coordinator

“Break” (short)-NY, 8/2006- Fight choreographer, action and stunt coordinator

“Chi” (short)-NY, 11/2005- Fight choreographer, action and stunt coordinator

“War of Attrition” (short)- NY, 10/2004- Played role as Karate Instructor, also Action and stunt coordinator

Featured model in The 2005 CT Firefighters Calendar- CT, 8/2004- to be released 11/2004

“Copy” (short)- NY, 9/5/2004- Played role as ‘Silencer’, also Action and stunt coordinator

Featured on ESPN2, 8/2003 to present- During the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

Featured on “The Late Show with David Letterman”- NY, 5/25/2004- Part of  ‘Team Bergamo’       

“The Agent”, Full length feature- NY, 6/2003- 12/2003- Lead role as Rich, rogue agent; Fight and Stunt Choreographer

Featured on the Discovery Channel Special "Extreme Martial Arts", 11/03

“The Agent” (short)- NY, 5/2002-8/2002- Played “Secret Agent”; Also Fight and Stunt Choreographer for project

Comedy/Improv short video for “Carolines on Broadway”- NY, NY, 2/2002- Played Fireman

“Rollin’ Along” (Music video)- NY, 5/2001- Played bouncer/ bartender and extra

“Grease” (Local play)- CT, 6/2000- Played part of Danny Zuko

Education:

Acting and Broadcasting:  Broadcasting- Connecticut School of Broadcasting, CT

                                         Acting Classes– New England Academy of Theatre, CT

Fight Choreography and Stunts:  Keith Vitali, Michael DePasquale Jr., Joe Hess, Joe Bonacci

College:  Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering 

Martial Arts and Related Background

Years of training:  32 yrs

Certifications:

·         7^th degree Senior Master in American Filipino Kun Tao/The Rossi Kun Tao System (Martial Art) by the American-Filipino Kun Tao Federation, GM R Bergamo and GM Mel Hebert.

·         10^th degree Grand Master under the Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu Karate Federation

·         Senior Instructor Level by the United States Martial Arts Association

·         Breaking Director for Ateru Worldwide

·         AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

·         ACE Certified Peer-Fitness Trainer for the Fire Department

Positions held: 

• President of East Coast Training Systems, CT
• Partner in C&D Productions llc
• Co-founder of the United States and World Breaking Associations (www.usbawba.com)
• Founding Member of The American-Filipino Kun Tao Federation
• Co-Director for Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu Karate Federation, New England Chapter (www.kardojitsuryukaratefederation.com)
• Lead Instructor for the Escape Alive/Jane Doe No More program (http://www.jdnm.escapealive.net)
• Director of the IIMAA Training Conference (www.iimaaconference.com)
• Board of Directors for the International Independent Martial Artists Association (www.iimaa.net)
• CT State Rep for the American Freestyle Hapkido Association (http://afha-hapkido.yolasite.com)
• Board of Advisors for Jane Doe No More (http://www.janedoenomore.org)
• Breaking Director for ATERU Worldwide (Martial Arts Association) (http://www.ateruworldwideassociation.com)
• Former Senior Instructor and Coach of World Champion Team Bergamo (www.bergamosmartialarts.com)
• International Breaking Director for the World United Martial Arts Alliance

Other Martial Arts Experience: 

• Fight choreography, Tang Soo Do, Judo, Grappling, Kick Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Cardio-Kickboxing, Stick-Fighting, Bo-Staff, Knives, Nun-Chuka and Sword.

Original Programs:

• Kun Tao Combatives™: Certification courses in physical and mental self-defense/combat preparation
• ESCAPE ALIVE™- Survival Skills: Multi-level survival/self-defense training from beginner to professional
• STRIKE-FIT™ and SXF™: One-on-one and group fitness programs incorporating aspects of Martial Arts, Boxing, and general fitness techniques, focusing on bridging the gap between the general public and the professional athlete
• ECTS FIT-LIFE™: One-on-one and group fitness programs for business professionals and companies looking to improve their overall fitness level on-site.

Personal Martial Arts Accomplishments:

2011-    Promoted to 10th degree Grand Master Black Belt in the Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu Karate Federation by Shidoshi    

                 John Manniel, O'Sensei D. Martin, and Kyoshi H. Arias.

            Appointed as the Connecticut State Representative for The American Freestyle Hapkido Association

            5th Place Power Concrete, Heavyweight- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

            Appointed to the Board of Advisors for Jane Doe No More

2010-    Hosted the IIMAA Training Conference- Kissimmee, FL- One of the largest Martial Arts Training Conferences

                 in the World

            Grand Master/Champion Breaker of the Year- The International Association of Martial Artists

            Appointed to the Board of Directors for the International Independent Martial Arts Association

            Appointed as the Martial Arts Breaking Coach for the US Martial Arts Team

            Partnered with Jane Doe No More to run Escape Alive- Women's Self Defense courses

            2nd Place Power Concrete, Heavyweight- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

2009-    Director of the IIMAA Training Conference- Kissimmee, FL

            Appointed as the Connecticut Representative for the International Independent Martial Arts Association

            Promoted to 7th degree Senior Master Black Belt in American Filipino Kun Tao/Rossi Kun Tao by GM R.

                Bergamo and GM M. Hebert.

            Promoted to 9th degree Grand Master Black Belt in the Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu Karate Federation by Shidoshi John

                Manniel, O'Sensei D. Martin, and Kyoshi H. Arias.

2008-    Featured on Discovery Channel's "Time Warp"

            Featured on NBC30 CT

2007-    Featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

2006-    Featured act at Beacher’s Madhouse variety show- Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

            Appointed as the International Breaking Director for ATERU Worldwide Association

2005-    Featured on ESPN2 during the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

            4^th place Power Concrete, Heavyweight- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

4^th place Power Combat Wood Board Breaking- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

5^th place Creative Breaking- US Open World Martial Arts Championships, Orlando, FL

2004-    Featured on ESPN2 during the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

2^nd place Black Belt Concrete Power Breaking, Heavyweight- US Open, FL

3^rd place Black Belt Concrete Power Breaking, Heavyweight- CT State Power Breaking Championships,

      Southbury, CT

4^th place Black Belt Concrete Power Breaking, Heavyweight- ISKA North American Breaking Championships, Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, CT

6^th place Black Belt Creative Breaking- ISKA North American Breaking Championships, Mohegan Sun, CT

Named International Breaking Director for The Arnold Martial Arts World Games, OH

2003-    Featured on ESPN2 during the airing of The US Open World Martial Arts Championships

            Featured on the Discovery Channel special “Extreme Martial Arts”

Grand Champion Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking- Martial Arts World Games III, Columbus, OH

            2^nd place Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking (concrete)- US Open, FL

            2^nd place Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking (wood, hands)- US Open, FL

            3^rd place Black Belt Heavyweight Power Breaking (wood, feet)- US Open, FL

            6^th place Black Belt Creative Breaking- US Open, FL

            1^st place Black Belt Creative Breaking- Martial Arts World Games III, Columbus, OH

            3^rd place Black Belt Self-Defense- Martial Arts World Games III, Columbus, OH

2002-    4^th place Black Belt Power Breaking- Joe Weider Martial Arts & Fitness Extravaganza, (Invitation only) Las

                   Vegas, NV

2001-    5^th place Black Belt Creative Power Breaking- Compete Nationals 2001, CA

2000-    4^th place Black Belt Self-Defense- U.S. Open, FL

            “World Champion”- Creative Power Breaking- USA International Championships, Las Vegas, NV

             3^rd place Black Belt Self-Defense- USA International Championships, LV, NV

             1^st place Black Belt Creative Power Breaking- Compete Nationals 2000, CA

             2^nd place Black Belt Self-Defense- Compete Nationals 2000, CA

             1^st place Black Belt Self-Defense- Empire State Nationals, NY

             2^nd place Black Belt Creative Power Breaking- Empire State Nationals, NY

1999-    2^nd place Black Belt Self-Defense- Cactus Classic, AZ

            3^rd place Black Belt Self-Defense- USA World Championships, Las Vegas, NV

Special Experience:

• Professional Fire Fighter for the city of Waterbury, CT
• Personal security and body guarding
• Instructor of Martial Arts, Personal Safety, Combat Tactics, and Cardio-Kickboxing
• Personal Trainer and Peer Fitness Trainer
• Handball Champion (CT)
• Other: Racket sports; have motorcycle; weight training; billiards; darts

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