About Our School
There are many reasons why people decide to train in the martial arts. Some train for competition, self-defense purposes, while others like the increased flexibility, cardiovascular workout and other health benefits they receive from participating. Modern Sensei offers a unique and comprehensive martial arts program. With an eclectic approach and a multi-cultured curriculum, we offer a program that can be custom-tailored to meet your specific goals and objectives.
Friendly, Professional and Clean Atmosphere
Modern Sensei provides the best martial arts training in a clean, friendly and professional atmosphere. If you are looking for fitness, focus, discipline, stress relief or just something different, the instructors of Modern Sensei will teach you and/or your child the physical and mental skills they need to reach their goals.
Instructor/Owner Lou Slife
Hi, my name is Lou Slife, owner of Modern Sensei in Centennial Hills, Las Vegas, Nevada.
I want to take a moment to welcome you to our website and say THANK YOU for considering Modern Sensei as your Martial Arts School. I’ve seen so many different types of people come through our doors with varying goals.
We strive to promote an atmosphere where anyone can train comfortably and experience in a very real way how martial arts training can benefit their life. We work hard to make sure everyone of my students are equipped to find their inner strength, peace and confidence. I was an athletic director for a private Christian school or years, until I decided to follow my dream and open up my very own Dojo.
I have over 30 years of mixed martial arts training, coaching and competition in the following: Kempo Black Belt, taekwondo black belt, 12 years of kickboxing, boxing. Experience in Judo, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
I look forward to speaking with you should you have any questions about myself or the dojo.
Head Jiu Jitsu Coach
Darrell Payne is the head coach for the Jiu Jitsu program at Modern Sensei.
He has received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Walter “Cascao” Vital. and has been training for more than 17 years.
Prior to joining Modern Sensei, Sensei Payne was a first responder in law enforcement where he worked as a blue blood for over 22 years.
After retirement, Darrell wanted to help his community out and teach self defense along with all of his Jiu Jitsu training to those in the community.