instructors

Master Melissa Mertz​
Master Melissa Mertz is a 5th degree black belt in Isshin-ryu karate. She was taught by her father Professor Ronald Allen Mertz of Tiger Karate Society since she was a little girl.
senseimelissa@yahoo.com 


Sensei Hagen
Sensei Hagen is the schools first grown Shodan and is busy studying at U Conn! You will find him on the floor during holiday time from college.

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Sensei Kane
Sensei Kane is one of Sensei's original students 14 years ago. She is the highest ranked student currently training on the Dojo floor.

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​​Sensei Barone
Sensei Barone is one of Sensei Melissa's original students.  He has been training for 14 years and teaching since he was 14.  Sensei Barone is known for his agility and high, soaring jumps.


Sensei Klasman
Sensei Klasman has been training for 8+ years.  He specializes in self-defense and kumite.


Sensei Klas
Sensei Klas has been training for over 6 years, and can often be found assisting in his son and daughter's class.