Our staff has been trained (over 600 hours) in the many facets of communication, praise, re-enforcement of the values and the benefits of the Martial Arts. They train weekly with Senior Master Kyoshi Ocasio.They have been, and continue to be, certified in Martial Arts instruction, safety and communication as well as special needs training. Each staff member goes through intensive training throughout the year at International Martial Arts seminars, as well as participating at well-known speaker's seminars to develop and attain their own personal goals.
Sensei, Herman Ocasio Master Instructor Master Council 25 years Martial Arts training 5thDegree Black Belt
Favorite quote: You’re going to make a great black belt leader. Inspirational Words to thestudents: Always strive to improve and always give from the heart.
Past experience: 24 hour fitness trainer and personal trainer. A martial arts tournament competitor, with a winning style.
sensei@ocasiostruemartialarts.com
Deshi, Josué Mendez Instructor Demo Team All Star 5 years Martial Arts training 2nd Degree Black Belt
Favorite Quote: There is no such thing as failure. There are only results.
Past Experience: 1995 Whittier Vo Tech graduate. Followed by two semesters at
Northern Essex Community College, ITT Tech Student in 2004 studied computer drafting, Haverhill Boys Club member since 1989 as well as a
staff member at HBC supervising and helping kids. mendez@ocasiostruemartialarts.com
Deshi, Isiah Ocasio Instructor Demo Team Top Gun 14 years Martial Arts training 3rd Degree Black Belt
Favorite Quote: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why we call it the present."
Inspirational Words to Students: You grow the most when the things are the toughest. Don't ever quit, you'll get there soon enough.
Past Experience: Graduate of Haverhill High School.
iocasio@ocasiostruemartialarts.com
Deshi, Olivia Alford C.I.T. / All Star 10 years Martial Arts training
3rd Degree Black Belt
Favorite Quote: God helps those who help themselves. Inspirational Words to the students: Always be true to yourself, never give up. Always have your goals in mind. Past Experience: Born in Germany and English is my second language. Formally trained in Tae Kwon Do. Attended 4 yrs of college and worked as a systems analyst. Husband and 3 children are all Black Belts.
alford@ocasiostruemartialarts.com
Joshu, Elvis Edwards Assistant Instructor Top Gun 15 years Martial Arts training
3rd Degree Black Belt
Favorite Quote: Be and do your very best. Inspirational Words to students: Practice, Practice, Practice Past Experience: Worked several years serving food to senior citizens in our community.
Sempai, Renée Marsh Administrative & Marketing
5 years Martial Arts training 1st Degree Black Belt
Favorite quote: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass~ Life is about learning to dance in the rain!" Inspirational Words to the students: Positive thoughts reap positive results.
Past Experience: Worked over 10 years in administrative position at a sheet metal manufacturing company. During that time was also a personal lifestyle, health and beauty consultant. Also a working mom, raising 2 wonderful children. Oldest son is a Black Belt and youngest son is working toward his Black Belt.
marsh@ocasiostruemartialarts.com
Kim Ocasio Administrative Manager All Star
10 years training
2nd Degree Black Belt
Favorite quote: The mind is like a parachute, It only works when it is open.
Inspirational Words to the students: Strive to be your best in all that you do.
Past experience:
Has raised 6 children who are all Black Belts.
Recipient of Appreciation and Recognition from Region 10 Community Support Services Inc. Family Support Council.
YWCA- youth service site coordinator and summer camp counselor. EFC program director of the northeast 1997. Program director of the year 1996-1997
