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Grand Master Ramona Hastings Hanshi Ramona Hastings has been studying the Martial Arts way for 35 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. |
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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 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. Danniel's other Martial Arts interests are Kung Fu, T'ai Chi, and Hand to Hand Combat. |
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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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Daniel Blackmore Daniel has been studying Martial Arts since 1998, starting in Kosho-Shuri Ryu. Daniel is active in competition tournaments and has performed Kata for the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Daniel's focus is on the Bo, Kama, and Sai Kobudo programs. |
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Tori Agel Victoria “Tori” Agel has been studying at the National Institute of Modern Martial Arts since the age of 6. She received her 1st degree Black Belt in December of 2005 at the age of 13. Tori enjoys competitive tournaments and being involved with the dojo. She is currently a freshman at Kimball Union Academy in Meriden NH, and is an Honor Roll student. She plays varsity Soccer and Basketball for the KUA Wildcats. |
