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PAMA began in 1979 as the "Water Street Exercise Studio" in the old Petaluma Mill.
The School moved to the historic McNear Building in 1981, and became "Petaluma
Kenpo Karate School". The School has enjoyed its current home in the Hatchery
Building since 1983. In 2004, on the School's 25th Anniversayr, it became the
"Petaluma Academy of Martial Arts".

Mr. Daniel Cuthbertson (known as Mr C. to his students) is the owner and head instructor of Petaluma Academy of Martial Arts. For the past 32 years, Mr C. has found that the discipline his school teaches can help both adults and children to channel their frustrations and agressiveness into a non-violent outlet and manage anger in a positive way. Mr C.'s Kenpo and Escrima blend of training is excellent for spontaneous response to attack, using anything and everything available as a weapon. This training, combined with kickboxing, helps students deal with contact and helps build confidence and physical endurance.

Mr C began his training in 1972, at the age of 17. Over the course of his continuous
studies, he has trained primarily in Kenpo Karate, Latosa Escrima and Tai Chi.

Ranks Mr C. has achieved:
1976: Black Belt in Shotakan, Kai Lua, Hawaii
1980: Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, Sigung LaBounty
1981: Black Belts in Kenpo Karate & Kun Duk Kwan, Sensei Escalante
1986: Instructor Level in Latosa Escrima, Grand Master Rene Latosa
2007: Guru Instructor Level in Latosa Escrima, Grand Master Rene Latosa

Daniel Cuthbertson also has an extensive background in multi-cultural upbringing,
speaks fluent Spanish and was a professional counselor for eight years.