Learn more about Master Charles
Hello, I’m Master Charles, Owner and Founder of American Top Team of Pompano, American Top Team of Boca, Velocity Martial Arts of Pompano, Velocity Martial Arts of Boca and The Blackzilian Performance Institute.
Professional Highlights
- Founder & Owner of Velocity Martial Arts Pompano Beach
- Founder & Owner of Velocity Martial Arts Boca Raton
- Founder & Owner of American Top Team Pompano
- Founder & Owner of American Top Team Boca Raton
- Founder & Part Owner of The Blackzilian Performance Institute
- 7 Black Belt ranks across multiple martial arts disciplines
- Former Olympic-level Taekwondo competitor
- World Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
- Undefeated Mixed Martial Arts competitor
- Decades of coaching and athlete development experience
Master Charles's Biography
Master Charles Panoyan is a state, national, and internationally recognized martial arts icon, practitioner, athlete, coach, and master instructor. With a lifelong commitment to martial arts, Master Charles has built a reputation for excellence through elite competition, world-class training environments, and decades of dedicated coaching.
As a seasoned competitor across disciplines including Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and mixed martial arts, Master Charles has earned recognition for his performance and leadership both on and off the mat. His competitive background includes extensive experience in traditional and sport Taekwondo, where he trained and taught at advanced levels, and a dedication to continuous development in grappling and MMA.
Master Charles is the founder and owner of several premier martial arts academies — including American Top Team of Pompano, American Top Team of Boca, Velocity Martial Arts of Pompano, Velocity Martial Arts of Boca, and The Blackzilian Performance Institute — where he has cultivated high-performance training programs and mentoring cultures designed to develop champions and leaders.
Throughout his career, Master Charles has gathered some of the top martial arts instructors and world-class athletes, helping create environments respected for technical excellence and competitive success. His influence extends from youth and adult programs to elite athlete preparation, emphasizing discipline, resilience, and mastery in every student he trains.
Current Roles
- Founder & Chief Instructor, Velocity Martial Arts
- Founder & Head Coach, American Top Team Pompano
- Founder & Head Coach, American Top Team Boca Raton
- Director of Martial Arts & Fitness Programs
- Instructor Development & Athlete Performance Coach
Master Charles currently oversees martial arts, fitness, conditioning, and athlete development programs across multiple academies. He actively coaches students, develops instructors, mentors competitive athletes, and directs fitness and performance training programs for youth, adults, and elite competitors.
