Organizations
The OIKKA was established in 1990 by Master Angi Uezu to promote and teach Isshinryu Karate under the guidance of Master Uezu and in the tradition that he has established. The OIKKA conducts seminars and tournaments on an annual basis to help unify the membership.
MAIA is the world's most innovative and creative martial arts business association. Their mission is to grow the martial arts industry by raising the standards of professionalism in teaching, curriculum, education, techniques, methods, safety and communication.
IAMA was founded by Gary Alexander, a former Marine and Martial Artist, to provide a forum for better interfaces with styles, better teaching methods, standards rules to govern competitions, standards of excellence, criteria for the awarding of rank, and combined business potentials.
USA Boxing is the national governing body of amateur, Olympic-style boxing, and is the United States' member organization of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). As a national governing body recognized by the United States Olympic Committee, USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States.
Address: 767 Front St, Catasauqua, PA 18032
Phone: (610) 443-5107
Fax: (610) 443-5109
Website: http://www.lvirkmma.com
Phone: (610) 443-5107
Fax: (610) 443-5109
Website: http://www.lvirkmma.com
Instructors
Owner, MMA Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, USA Boxing Coach, Isshin Ryu Karate 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.
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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).
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Boxing Instructor, USA Boxing Coach, MMA Coach.
William Miranda has been boxing for 17 years. William started at a recreation center called “Lost Battalion Hall” when he was 14 years old. When William was 16 he competed in the Junior Olympics in New York. He won in the NY tournament and was then sent to compete in the regional tournament in Lake Placid, NY.
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Registered Yoga Teacher.
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 and is also certified in Adult, Infant and Child CPR through the American Red Cross.
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Owner of The One You, Boxing Trainer, Personal Trainer, Masseur.
Allen Davis received a Liberal Arts (Business Option) degree from Pennsylvania State University. He also received his Advanced Business Certification from Lehigh University. Allen studied Massage Therapy at Health Options Institute and Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy. He received an Integrated Medicine/Master Bodywork Certification from Harcum College. He is a certified boxing trainer through USA Boxing.
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Personal Trainer.
Ian Finestein attended both Philadelphia University and Temple University for his degree in biology, with a concentration in mathematics. After graduating, Ian received his certification in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
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MMA Coach.
Tommy Pressimone has been involved in martial arts since 1968. Tommy had his first taste of karate at age 11 in a friends basement and his love for skilled fighting began. Being raised in the Bronx NY, fighting became an almost everyday experience and it was street fighting that fueled his attention to detail within martial arts.
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MMA Coach, 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). Michael received his black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in 2006. In preparation for his black belt test, Mike started training with Team Hammer - the Mixed Martial Arts team at LVIRK Training Center.
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Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Member of Leadership Team & Black Belt Club.
Mr. Mark is in his sixth year of training at LVIRK Training Center and is currently a Jr. Black Belt with a Brown Stripe. He has instructed the beginner and more advanced students for over two years and enjoys every minute of it. He is a member of the Black Belt Club and Leadership Team.
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Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Member of Leadership Team & Black Belt Club.
Miss Lauren is a five and a half year trained karate student at LVIRK Training Center. She is a Jr. Black Belt with a Purple Stripe. Miss Lauren instructs the beginner and sometimes advanced students due to her 6 months of leadership training. She decided to join the leadership team for several reasons.
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