Began training:
1973
Joined JKA Boston:
1980
Instructor's training:
SKDI A Course and B Course graduate
Highlight:
Represented the US in the 1992 Shoto World Cup. Marilyn has also competed in many US National Championships from 1981-1991.
Began training:
1973
Joined JKA Boston:
1985
Instructor's training:
SKDI A Course and B Course graduate
Highlight:
Member of Massachusetts State kata and kumite teams that were finalists in multiple US Nationals Championships. Jim also studied Kendo (Japanese fencing).
Began training:
1982
Joined JKA Boston:
1986
Instructor's training:
SKDI A Course and B Course graduate
Highlight: Represented the US in the 1994 Shoto World Cup and in the 2006, 2011, and 2014 Gichin Funakoshi World Cup championships.
Began training:
1977
Joined JKA Boston:
1980
Instructor's training:
SKDI A Course and B Course graduate
Highlight:
Achieved 2nd place kata, Senior Division at the ISKF National Tournament 2003
Began training:
1984
Joined JKA Boston:
1984
Instructor's training:
SKDI A Course and B Course graduate
Highlight:
While teaching English in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Tina trained in Aomori. She is fluent in Japanese. Tina also
represented the US in the 2006 and 2011 Gichin Funakoshi World Cup championships.
Began training:
1982
Joined JKA Boston:
1982
Instructor's training:
SKDI B Course graduate
Highlight:
Certified by radKIDS as a self-defense instructor for kids
Began training:
1978
Joined JKA Boston:
1985
Instructor's training:
Participated in the SKDI B Course
Highlight:
Represented the US in the 1994 and 1996 Shoto World Cup championships. Geoff has also trained in England and Bermuda. For two years, Geoff trained with Sensei Mori in NYC.
Began training:
1964
Joined JKA Boston:
1978
Instructor's training:
Extensive training with Sensei Mori
Highlight:
Has been affiliated with Sensei Mori since 1970. He has also studied Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido (the art of drawing a sword).