Board of Yudansha
(Black Belt Board of Directors)
Shotokan Ryu Karate-Do
Dominick Acquaviva | 5th Dan |
Nick Acquaviva | 5th Dan |
Brian Kreizinger | 5th Dan |
Michael Clare | 5th Dan |
Joe McCoy | 5th Dan |
Michael Harty | 4th Dan |
Jason Staley | 4th Dan |
Steven A. McKenzie, Sr. | 3rd Dan |
Jim Moore | 3rd Dan |
Jack Renaud | 3rd Dan |
Aiki-Jutsu
Shihan Alfred Souza | 7th Dan, Aiki-Jutsu 4th Dan, Shotokan |
In our organization, we believe that when you attain the rank of sandan – 3rd degree black belt (approx. 15 years study) – you are a Karate Sensei. All of the above listed instructors have attained Sensei-level karate abilities and rank. They all teach here at NEMAD. Their years in the martial arts range from 18 years to over 45 years.
In addition to the senior instructors listed above, there are also over 20 additional black belts that attend and teach at our regular classes.