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Grand Master Ramona Hastings Hanshi Ramona Hastings has been studying the Martial Arts way for 41 years. Among the styles studied are Jukado, and Shorin- Ryu. Hanshi has been inducted in The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and The Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers, & Legends Hall of Fame three times each. In 1989 Hanshi co-founded the National Institute of Modern Martial Arts, with several other Martial Artists. Hanshi was under the guidance of Dr. Raymond Gonthier of the Shorin-Ryu Okinawan style of Martial Arts until his passing in 1998. Hanshi and NIMMA are constantly pushing forward to benefit its members, the community, and the way of the Martial Arts. |
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Shihan Michael Sartwell Mike started his Martial Arts Training in 1987 in Shaolin Kenpo, until 1989 when he joined NIMMA. Mike has also trained in Kung Fu, Kick Boxing, and Taekwondo. Mike is also currently training in Judo and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, while also acting as a coach and competitor for competitions, and is NIMMA's Head Instructor. |
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Renshi Greg Walker Greg started his Martial Arts training in 1994 with NIMMA. Greg has received medals from the US Army including the Army Commendation Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Soldier of the year twice, and received special training from the US Army completing the Leadership Enhancement Program and the Primary Leadership Development Course. Greg's other Martial Arts interests are Jeet Kun Do, Kung Fu, and Ju-Jitsu. |
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Renshi Todd Savage Todd started his Martial Arts training in 1994 with NIMMA, and has since studied Judo and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Todd has been inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the International Head of Family Soke-Ship Council. Renshi Todd also manages our Lebanon Location. |
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Sensei Dennis Riviezzo Dennis started his Martial Arts training in the mid 1970's in Shodokan Karate attaining a Blue Belt. Dennis started with NIMMA in 1997 and has loved every moment of it ever since. The main focus in his Martial Arts teachings is Tradition, Honor, and Respect and loves to pass on the traditions to the students. Dennis is also working to improve the Kobudo program with the Nunti and Sword, and has a growing interst in T'ai Chi. |
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Sensei Mary Riviezzo Mary started her Martial Arts training in mid 1996 with NIMMA. Since that time Mary has studied Japanese and Okinawan history focusing on Kobudo. Mary is a certified Massage Therapist and has intersts in Shotokan Karate and Taekwondo. |
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Sensei Chad Sweetser Chad started his Martial Arts training with NIMMA in 1996 and is the youngest black belt ever promoted by NIMMA. Chad is active in competition tournaments and is an honors student. Chad is also interested in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and Ninjitsu. |
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In Loving Memory: Sensei Mo Lemere Head Instructor in Columbia & KershawSC. You will be missed by us all! |
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Sensei James Greene James started training at NIMMA in March 2004 and is currently instructing an adult Kyu Requirement Class Saturday mornings under the guidance of Shihan Mike. James is training for his Sensei title and is focusing his training in Kobudo with the nunchaku, bo, and Arnis. James martial arts interests also including studying the histroy of martial arts and woodworking to make his own traditional wepaons. |
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Sensei Jeff Kinney Jeff started training in Kenpo in 1995. In 1997 Jeff found NIMMA and said "NIMMA was the most well rounded school I could find. There are a lot of dedicated Black Belts and each of them bring so many experiences from different styles with different focuses. It is impossible not to learn what you want to focus on." Jeff is a skilled grappler and focuses his training and teaching on "Real Life" Hand to Hand Comabat |
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Sensei Danniel A. Day Danniel started training at NIMMA when he was a young child. |
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Sensei Philip Kelly |
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Sensei Rob Rheaume Sensei Rob started his martial arts journey in 1992 at the age of 11 training in the Seidokan system of Shorin-ryu Karatedo. After a time he had to leave formal training to focus on school but returned to the Art after graduating college, training in Zen Shorin-Ryu Karatedo acheiving the rank of Sankyu (brown belt). Sensei Rob then discovered NIMMA and once again began studying a new style of Martial Arts and is currently the instructor at the Lebanon, NH location under the tutelage of Renshi Todd. Sensei Rob continues to train regularly at the Claremont location furthering his knowledge and improving his technique and teaching abilities. |
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Sempai Cara |
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Sensei Deb Lemere Sensei in Columbia SC |
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Sempai Jim Moorse |
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Sempai Henry |
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Sempai Jared |
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Sempai John |
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Sempai Mitchell |
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Sempai Bill Carpenter |
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Sempai Charles Hoag |
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Sempai Nick |
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Sempai Colin |
