Apex Karate Performance was founded as a means to provide specialized coaching to athletes who wish to compete at the highest levels of Elite Karate competition. Our methods and training are designed to help a karate practitioner or athlete of any level or style improve their technical abilities. Coach Hagen has been involved in martial arts since 1992, training in Shima-Ha Shorin Ryu, Yamanni Ryu Bojutsu and Shito Ryu. Coach Hagen is a former USA Karate National Team member and Pan American Karate Federation medalist. Coach Hagen is also the Chief Instructor of North Sun Martial Arts, RBKD.