Founders and Instructors

Alejandro Pereira

7th Dan CFTP, FOUNDER

Senior Master Alejandro Pereira stands as a 7th Dan Black Belt, a testament to his dedication and mastery of the art. The Canadian Family Taekwondo Programs (CFTP) traces its roots back to the vision and dedication of Senior Master Alejandro Pereira, a highly accomplished martial artist with a passion for Taekwondo. In his earlier years in South America, Senior Master Alejandro Pereira pursued various martial arts disciplines and became a student of several esteemed Martial Arts Associations, including the International Taekwondo Federation (I.T.F.), World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F.), American Taekwondo Association (A.T.A.), and United World Taekwondo Association (U.W.T.A.). This exposure to different martial arts styles and philosophies contributed to the development of his unique and well-rounded approach to Taekwondo.

His personal achievements, including being a National Boxing Champion in 1978 and 1982, participating in the Olympic Elimination games in 1990, and earning Pan-American Tournament Champion titles in 1992, along with multiple International and Open Tournament Champion titles in 1993, 1994, and 1995, are a source of inspiration for current and future generations of CFTP practitioners.

In addition to his martial arts endeavours, Senior Master Alejandro achieved numerous personal accomplishments during his time in South America. He received a Bachelor in Physical Education, showcasing his commitment to understanding the physical aspects of sports and movement. He also became a registered Sport Massage Therapist and Reflexologist, demonstrating his dedication to holistic well-being.

The legacy of Senior Master Alejandro Pereira and his vision for Canadian Family Taekwondo Programs continues to thrive, empowering individuals to realize their potential and embrace the art of Taekwondo as a way of life.

Reneta Pereira

5th Dan CFTP, FOUNDER

Originally from Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Attended a sports high school specializing in swimming techniques and gymnastics. She has competed in International Swimming Tournaments. After high school, she enrolled in a Medical University in Plovdiv specializing in rehabilitation therapy, which is a combination of physiotherapy, massage therapy, and kinesiology from 1989 to 1992 and again from 2003 to 2004.

Master Reneta has a Doctorate Degree in Natural and Integrative Medicine from Quantum University. she founded the Natural and Integrative Medicine Centre in Toronto, Canada in 2016. Master Reneta has a lifeguard certificate including First Aid and CPR. Speaks 4 languages including Bulgarian, Russian, Hebrew, and English.

Romina Pereira

5th Dan CFTP, INSTRUCTOR

Born in Argentina with dual Paraguayan nationality, Romina Pereira began her martial arts career at a very early age, practicing from the age of 2 up to the present day. She started her journey as a youth instructor at the age of 12 and has since accumulated almost three decades of active experience in martial arts, with more than two decades dedicated to instruction.

Throughout her career, she has participated in national and international tournaments in South America, achieving significant positions in each of them. She has also represented the CFTP Association in Paraguay as the president and has been an owner and chief instructor of a CFTP franchise in Paraguay. Together with her husband, Master Osvaldo, she has made a lasting impact on the martial arts community. Currently, she is a part of the group of instructors in Canada.

Osvaldo Rene Villalba

4th Dan CFTP, INSTRUCTOR

Born in Asuncion, Paraguay, Osvaldo completed his law degree at Universidad Tecnológica Intercontinental (UTIC) in 2014. A graduate of CFTP Paraguay and with over a decade of teaching experience, he has owned a franchise in Paraguay and has held the role of Head Instructor.

He has trained both young and adult black belts and instructors, always emphasizing the personal improvement of each student. Currently, he is Head Instructor at the headquarters in Canada.

Raphaela Pereira

3RD Dan CFTP, INSTRUCTOR

Raphaela Pereira started practicing Taekwondo when she was just 3 years old, and now she holds a 3rd Dan black belt. Raphaela has won numerous medals in national and international competitions. Despite her youth, she has always been present, assisting Senior Master Alejandro and Master Reneta in various capacities, including teaching, coaching, handling administrative tasks, and serving as a skilled judge and referee within CFTP.

As an instructor at CFTP, Raphaela shares her love for Taekwondo with others. She's not just good at it; she's also great at encouraging and guiding others. Raphaela shows us that age doesn't matter when you're passionate and determined!