Howard S.Yanoff, Master Instructor Sensei Howard Yanoff is a Rokudan, a Sixth Degree Black Belt in Shotokan. He has trained primarily in the Japanese Art, but has also studied the Arts of Aikido, Savate, Tae Kwon Do and most recently Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A graduate of Suffolk University in Mathematics and Education, Sensei Yanoff spent many years in the educational field as well as in adult advisory positions for numerous youth groups. He uses this background and training to produce classroom environments that are productive, positive, and always age-appropriate. He is currently teaching mathematics at Lynn Classical High School. As a competitor, Sensei Yanoff won championships in sparring both on the USA-AAU and Open Tournament circuits. He is most proud though of his coaching of numerous National Champions, two specifically being his own daughters, 19 time National Champion and Maccabi Gold Medallist, Jennifer Yanoff, and National Sparring Champion, Danni Yanoff. He spends his time now developing curriculum to further the growth and education of his students. He is very excited about the accomplishments of the students at Eye of the Tiger, a Dojo that he has proudly owned for 18 years.