CHIEF INSTRUCTORS

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MARK FLYNN

• Kyoshi Hachidan (8th degree black-belt), Uechi-Ryu Karate
• Black-Belt - 2nd Stripe, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 
• Blue Monkol, Sityodtong Muay Thai 
• Head Instructor for LEJJ/Law Enforcement Jiu-jitsu since 2021. 
• Certified Shihan (Master Instructor) Okinawa Karatedo Association
• Certified Instructor Demian Maia Jiu Jitsu
• Successfully competed in Kumite and Kata at the All Okinawa Championships, 2007 (Okinawa, Japan)
• Extensive Muay Thai training with Kru Mark DellaGrotte and in Thailand, extensive Uechi-Ryu training in Okinawa, and extensive Jiu-jitsu training with Demian Maia.

Additional Experience In: Mixed Martial Arts, Chen Tai Chi Chaun, Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Judo, White Crane Kung Fu, Tiger Kung Fu, Yanxin Qigong, Boxing, and Classical Weapons.

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CONNIE FLYNN 

• Kyoshi Nanadan (7th degree black-belt), Uechi-Ryu Karate
• Black-Belt - 2nd Stripe, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Blue Monkol, Sityodtong Muay Thai 
• Head Instructor for LEJJ/Law Enforcement Jiu-jitsu since 2021. 
• Head Instructor for PSW/Personal Security for Women since 2024. 
• Certified Shihan (Master Instructor) Okinawa Karatedo Association
• Certified Instructor Demian Maia Jiu Jitsu
• 3rd Place in Women’s Kata, All Okinawa Championships, 2007 (Okinawa, Japan)
• Extensive Muay Thai training with Kru Mark DellaGrotte and in Thailand, extensive Uechi-Ryu training in Okinawa, and extensive Jiu-jitsu training with Demian Maia.
• M.S. in Education

Additional Experience In: 
Mixed Martial Arts, Chen Tai Chi Chuan, Judo, Boxing, and Classical Weapons.

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ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS

MICHELLE MOREAU

• Rokudan (6th degree Black-Belt), Uechi-Ryu  Karatedo

Additional Experience In: Ryukyu Kobudo and Self-Defense

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MATT MOREAU

• Yondan (4th degree Black-Belt), Uechi-Ryu  Karatedo
• Purple-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Purple Prajiet Sityodtong Muay Thai​
• Additional Experience In: Self-Defense, MMA, and Kobudo

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TOM AUBE

• Brown-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Blue Prajiet Sityodtong Muay Thai
Additional Experience In: Boxing, Muay Thai, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do 

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Michael Siktberg

• Shodan (1st degree Black-Belt), Uechi-Ryu Karatedo
• Shodan (1st degree Black-Belt), Ryu-Te Karate
  
• Blue-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Additional Experience: Sityodtong Muay Thai

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CHRIS KUPERNIK

• Purple-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Purple Prajiet Sityodtong Muay Thai
Additional Experience: Grappling Competition and MMA
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TILO JACKSON

• Purple-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Blue Prajiet Sityodtong Muay Thai
Additional Experience: Grappling Competition, MMA, and Personal Fitness Training

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BETH YANUSKIEWICZ

• Rokudan (6th degree Black-Belt), Uechi-Ryu  Karatedo

Additional Experience In: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ryukyu Kobudo - M.S. in Education

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MATT GERLITZ

• Black-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Certified in Demian Maia Jiu-jitsu Fundamentals
Additional Experience In: Muay Thai, Cross-fit Conditioning ​

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GLEN GIUMARRA

• Purple-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Purple Prajiet Sityodtong Muay Thai
Assistant Coaching in Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu
Additional Experience: Wrestling, competitive running and cycling.

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JENNIFER SOMMERVILLE

• Purple-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Purple Prajiet Sityodtong Muay Thai
Additional Experience: MMA and competitive swimming.

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RUSSEL MOODEY

• Purple-Belt, Demian Maia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Additional Experience: Law Enforcement Tactics. Assistant Coach in Law Enforcement Jiu-Jitsu.

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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

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Okinawa Karatedo Association - Uechi-Ryu
Governing Body of Uechi-Ryu Karate under Senior Chairman Tsutomu Nakahodo
Website: Okinawa Karatedo Kyokai

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Demian Maia Jiu-jitsu Association
Under 5-time World Champion/Retired UFC Fighter Demian Maia
Website: Demian Maia 

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Sityodtong Muay Thai Boston
Under Kru Mark DellaGrotti (former professional Muay Thai fighter & famous trainer of Muay Thai and MMA fighters.) 
Website: Sityodtong Muay Thai

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