Jena grew up in the Filipino Martial Arts under the training and guidance of her father and uncles. Though Eskrima has always been a part of her life, she really began her training at the age of five and continues today to teach and train. Being the daughter of a founder of a system has provided for a very unique perspective on life and training. It is this perspective that makes her well versed as a teacher and in life. Jena balances her martial arts life with her healing arts practice and knows this gives her a thorough understanding of the body and its capabilities. As a family tradition, Jena teaches with her brother, uncles and brothers in the art in a traditional class in West San Jose.