Kancho Larry F. Giordano
President
Retired from the police force and public life, Giordano now dedicates all his energies to teaching Karate. Kancho has been awarded rank from legendary karate figures Sensei Steve Senne, Sensei Don Buck, and Hanshi Tezuka of Japan. In 1976 it was his great honor to receive his 2nd Dan and IKO Branch Chief Certificate directly from Sosai Mas Oyama
Master Greg Long
Vice President
Master Greg Long has studied Martial Arts since 1968. He began Martial Arts in Shotokan Karate under Master James Tatosky and Master Kazumi Tabata. He moved on to study Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, and Kyokyushin Kai from Grand Master Giordano. Mr. Long taught for many non-profit organizations to include the YMCA, Boy’s & Girls Clubs, and for educational facilities including Somerville High School and Harvard & Radcliffe University.
Sensei John Goddard
Secretary
Sensei John started his training in Karate in 1999 after a Father’s night. He received Shodan in 2003 and Yodan in 2014 from Methuen Karate. John won Grand Champion, Black Belt Division in continuous Kumite at the Methuen Classic. He's trained since 2000 with Guru Jim Marino at MKA receiving certifications in several arts and Brown Belt in BJJ.
Shihan Stephen R. Giordano
Treasurer
Shihan Stephen began his karate training in 1978 at age 5. Stephen received his Shodan in 1996 from IKO 2 head, Hanshi Henri Oh. He was promoted to 6th Dan by Kancho Larry Giordano in 2015. He has earned his reputation as a strong Kyokushin fighter over his years of competing. He has retired from competition as he raises his young family.