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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.
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Audrey J. Yanoff, Program Director
Audrey Yanoff is a graduate of Brandeis University, majoring in Sociology and Education, and Suffolk University, with a Master’s Degree in Education. She currently teaches Reading at Chelsea High School. Ms. Yanoff oversees the day to day operation of the Dojo.
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Sensei Jason
Sensei Jason is a Nidan, a second degree adult Black Belt. He began training at Eye of the Tiger 10 years ago. He is also a member of our SWAT Team and our Demo Team. His younger brother and sister are Young Adult Black Belts.
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Sensei Martin
Sensei Martin is a Nidan, a second degree Black Belt. He began training at Eye of the Tiger 11 years ago. He is also a member of our SWAT Team as well as our DEMO team. His younger sister is a Shodan, first degree Black Belt.
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Sensei Brian
Sensei Brian is a Shodan, an adult Black Belt. He began training at the dojo 8 years ago. He is a member of our SWAT Team. His younger brother is a Young Adult Shodan.
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Sensei Jacob
Sensei Jacob is a Shodan, an adult Black Belt. He is also a member of our SWAT Team and our Demo Team. He has been training at the dojo for 8 years.
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All of our Head Instructors have achieved Black Belt in the Shotokan style of
martial arts at our school. During the last two years of instruction prior to
Black Belt, they have assisted at a class each week. They may then apply to our
Instructor Certification Program and if accepted, begin a grueling 3 month
program with Sensei. They have already proven their capability as Martial
Artists and so the emphasis during this special training is on how to be good
teachers. They are taught to teach in the same style as Sensei. They are taught
to teach in a kind and encouraging manner.
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