Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor

Miss Lauren has been training in Isshin Ryu Karate at Hammer Training & Fitness for over seven years and has more recently started taking Kickboxing classes as well. She completed the first level of the Guidance On Leadership Development (GOLD) program as part of the Leadership Team for Karate. Miss Lauren recently earned her Teen Black Belt and is working hard to achieve her 1st Degree Black Belt.

Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor
Michael Patrone became involved in Taekwondo as a child and more recently has trained in multiple disciplines of combative sports, most notably: Freestyle Kickboxing, Boxing and Krav Maga. Michael was the fastest student in his school’s history to earn rank as a 1st Degree Black Belt in Freestyle Kickboxing. Coupled with his experience as a personal trainer, Michael utilizes a challenging, multi-dimensional approach to martial arts instruction.

Boxing Instructor, USA Boxing Coach, MMA Coach, Professional Boxer
William Miranda trains boxers and works on striking techniques with Kickboxers and MMA fighters. William loves to train aspiring, young competitors as well as give people who always wanted to try something new an opportunity to train in a safe environment.

Registered Yoga Teacher (R.Y.T.), Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Pre-Natal Yoga Instructor

Carol Lesusky started practicing Yoga over fifteen years ago, taking classes in Iyengar, Kripalu, Hatha, and Ashtanga Yoga. Carol received her teacher certification in Ashtanga Yoga in August 2001 and has been a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with The Yoga Alliance since 2002. She is also certified in prenatal yoga through MOTHERWELL Maternity Health and Fitness.

MMA Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor

Michael Manion has been studying Isshin Ryu Karate since 2003 and is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA). Over the years, Michael has had the opportunity to train with Master John Devine, Hanshi N. Morgan Woods, Kyoshi Dayne Walz, Renshi Rodney S. Guignet and Sensei Rebecca Pizzolatto. Also during this time, Michael was active in regional martial arts tournaments. Michael placed very often when entering competitions including a grand championship and many other first through third places.

Owner, MMA Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, Grappling Instructor, USA Boxing Coach, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Self-Defense Instructor

Rodney S. Guignet has over 22 years of training, starting with high school and college wrestling. He received his Fifth Degree Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in August 2004. Rodney S Guignet is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA), the International Association of Martial Artists (IAMA), and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA). He is also a certified USA Boxing coach.

Owner, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Self-Defense Instructor, Okinawan Karate Weapons Instructor

Rebecca Pizzolatto is the co-owner of the LVIRK Training Center operated by Lehigh Valley Isshin Ryu Karate, Inc. She received her Third Degree Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in October 2006. Sensei Becky is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA) and the International Association of Martial Artists (IAMA).