OUR GOSHIN INSTRUCTORS:
Glenn Genovas
Head Instructor
Sandan (3rd degree black belt)
Punong Guro in Pekiti Tersia Kali
Military PTK-CQC Instructor
For 40 years Glenn has been involved in martial arts. In those years he has achieved rank in the arts of Jiu Jitsu and Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Glenn started his martial arts training in 1982. He received his 1st degree (Shodan) black belt and Instructor Certification in 1986 under the tutelage of Master Bob Malvagno of Kobe Martial Arts. He received his 2nd degree (Nidan) black belt in December 2006 and his 3rd degree (Sandan) black belt in June 2018 under the direction of O’Sensei Joseph Puleio of the American Jiu Jitsu Centers. Glenn also has training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai & Kick Boxing. Glenn teaches the Tuesday, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings Jiu Jitsu classes.
Glenn has been involved in coordinating live martial arts demonstrations since 1984. From 1984 – 87, he participated in Jiu Jitsu demonstration teams throughout Long Island. Glenn trained public safety officers and organized demonstrations for local community groups and schools in Pennsylvania in the 90's. He was a member of the American Jiu Jitsu Demo Team at the 1998 Arnold Classic in Ohio, where his team placed 4th in their first appearance at this international competition.
Sensei Glenn is available for private lessons by appointment only.
Jessica Howard
Shodan (1st degree black belt)
Jess started training in Goshin style of Jiu Jitsu in 2004. She completed the Instructor Certification Program in 2016, and achieved the rank of Shodan in November 2018. Jess teaches the Friday evenings and Saturday mornings Jiu Jitsu classes and is currently training for her next rank of Nidan.
Caron Harris
Shodan (1st degree black belt)
Caron Harris has been studying Goshin Jiu Jitsu since September 2008. She earned her Instructor's Certification in early 2020, and achieved the rank of Shodan Black Belt in June, 2022. Caron teaches the Monday evenings Jiu Jitsu classes. Her class emphasizes fundamentals of the art. The goal is to both prepare absolute beginners so they can participate in regular classes with confidence and strong skills and to help more advanced students practice and improve their basic skills. She also oversees an open mat class right after her class so students can have extra time work on their skills.
Additional Active Instructors:
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Sensei John Ellis - Nidan
Sensei Gain Lu - Nidan
Sensei Ed Tall - Nidan
Sensei Tony Ip - Nidan
Sensei Ashanti Brown - Nidan
Sensei Alan McGrath - Shodan
Sensei Zuzana Cerman Zechman - Shodan
Sensei Chariselle Beauperthuy - Shodan
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