Martial Arts Training
Studying Okinawan and Japanese martial arts under Kyoshi Patrick Donahue for ten years, receiving title of Sensei in Shorin-ryu Karate-do on September 18th, 2003, and title of Renshi (Senior Instructor) on July 26th, 2008.
Current Ranks: Sandan ( 3rd Degree Black Belt) in Shorin-ryu Karate-do, Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Okinawan Kobudo, and Iekyu in Goju-ryu karate. Now beginning training in Aikijujutsu.
In May of 2004, 10 days in Okinawa, Japan, for special training with Seibukan Shorin-ryu karate Master Zenpo Shimabukuro, Head of Seibukan International, as well as his son, Zenshun Sensei, and Goju-ryu karate-do with Master Kuba.
I have also attended seminars with the following respected teachers:
Sali Azem, of Shinbukan
George Donahue, of Kishaba-ryu
Teruo Chinen, Master of Okinawan Goju-ryu, founder of Jundokan International
Michael Pabst, Aiki Budo
David Poulicakos, Okinawan Kobudo
Thomas Burdine, Aikijujutsu, Aikido, head of Kokonryu Renmei Organization
Richard Bernard, founder of Shidokan International
Dennis Palumbo, Hakkoryu Jujutsu
Related Education
Certified Bodywork Therapist, CCV, with over 500 credited hours in massage therapy emphasizing Anatomy and Physiology, Accupressure and Eastern Perspective.
Cardio-Athletic Kickbox Certification, Behind the Scenes Fitness, Eversley Forte, 2001.
Personal Training and Strength Training Certificate, Aerobic Pipeline International, 1997.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, Castleton State College, 1979.
Group Excercise Instructor, A.C.E. since 1991.
Previous and Current Work Experience
Landmark College, Putney, VT.: Karate, kickboxing and self-defense instructor, 2005-present.
Kindle Farm Student Services: Budo instructor, 2004-present.
Brattleboro Parks and Recreation Department:
Group Exercise instructor, which includes cardio-fitness, strength and yoga classes, 1988-present.
Brattleboro Senior Center, Brattleboro, VT:
Senior exercise instructor, teaching strength training, low impact aerobics, Pilates and balance training.
Vermont Association of High School Umpires:
Umpire for high school women's lacrosse.
