Instructors

Greg Gargas, owner and Chief Instructor, has been practicing the martial arts since the mid 1970's. The Sensei attained a 4th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and Jujitsu from Larry Leavitt of Peabody Ma. He also has Black Belts in 3 other styles of Kenpo Karate, is a certified instructor from the National Institute of Pressure Point Fighting and has studied and practiced in many other styles in the martial arts with a heavy emphasis on Brazilian Jujitsu. He currently holds a 5th Degree Black Belt and has created and teaches a unique street effective self defense system within the academy that blends the Kenpo strikes, Jujitsu grappling, and the pressure point equalizing factor, that is safe to practice and creates overall good health for all students. The name of this unique blend of the arts is "Gargas' 3 Point Martial Arts System".

Mike Parrish, Instructor, has attained a 3rd Degree Black Belt from the academy. Aside from teaching the karate classes, Mike has been running the Saturday morning sparring and wrestling program for the past many years.

Jon Sweatman, Instructor, has attained a 3rd Degree Black Belt from the academy. Jon's teaching experience at the high school makes him an even more valuable instructor.

Erica 'Riki' Rielly, Instructor, has a 2nd Degree Black Belt from the academy and assists in the kids karate classes. Riki is a Certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle/Weight Management Consultant, and is also the massage therapist for Therapeutic Massage of Pepperell located within the academy.

Leader's Club - These instructor helpers are our 11-14 year old green and brown belts. Part of their training is to come to the younger kids classes and assist in teaching. By giving to others, it helps these young people to understand that patience and kindness is a strength, not a weakness. Our leaders realize they are role models for the 5-10 year olds and realize that inappropriate behavior will result in being dismissed from the club. Good marks in school are also a club requirement.