LVIRK Training Center Instructors
Rodney Guignet
Owner, MMA Instructor, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, USA Boxing Coach
Rodney S. Guignet has over 22 years of training, starting with high school and college wrestling. He received his Fifth Degree Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in August 2004. Rodney S Guignet is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA), the International Association of Martial Artists (IAMA), and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA). He is also a certified USA Boxing coach. more
Rebecca Pizzolatto
Owner, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Self-Defense Instructor, Okinawan Karate Weapons Instructor
Rebecca Pizzolatto is the co-owner of the LVIRK Training Center operated by Lehigh Valley Isshin Ryu Karate, Inc. She received her Third Degree Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in October 2006. Sensei Becky is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA) and the International Association of Martial Artists (IAMA). more
Christian Corley
Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor, Boxing Instructor
Christian "Gypsy" Corley has been involved in Martial Arts for over 25 years and a teacher for the last 16 years. He dedicates as much time as he can to learn as much as he can from whoever he can. Christian has had the chance to study in Texas and Germany with the USA army boxing team. He has traveled all throughout the Caribbean while living on St Croix, stopping in at any school or gym to train and learn whatever he could. more
William Miranda
Boxing Instructor, USA Boxing Coach, MMA Coach
William Miranda has been boxing for 17 years. William started at a recreation center called “Lost Battalion Hall” when he was 14 years old. When William was 16 he competed in the Junior Olympics in New York. He won in the NY tournament and was then sent to compete in the regional tournament in Lake Placid, NY. more
Tommy Pressimone
MMA Coach
Tommy Pressimone has been involved in martial arts since 1968. Tommy had his first taste of karate at age 11 in a friends basement and his love for skilled fighting began. Being raised in the Bronx NY, fighting became an almost everyday experience and it was street fighting that fueled his attention to detail within martial arts. more
Allen Davis
Owner of The One You, Boxing Trainer, Personal Trainer, Masseur
Allen Davis received a Liberal Arts (Business Option) degree from Pennsylvania State University. He also received his Advanced Business Certification from Lehigh University. Allen studied Massage Therapy at Health Options Institute and Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy. He received an Integrated Medicine/Master Bodywork Certification from Harcum College. He is a certified boxing trainer through USA Boxing. more
Carol Lesusky
Registered Yoga Teacher
Carol Lesusky started practicing Yoga over fifteen years ago, taking classes in Iyengar, Kripalu, Hatha, and Ashtanga Yoga. Carol received her teacher certification in Ashtanga Yoga in August 2001 and has been a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with The Yoga Alliance since 2002. She is also certified in prenatal yoga through MOTHERWELL Maternity Health and Fitness and is also certified in Adult, Infant and Child CPR through the American Red Cross. more
Michael Manion
MMA Coach, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor
Michael Manion has been studying Isshin Ryu Karate since 2003 and is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA). Michael received his black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in 2006. In preparation for his black belt test, Mike started training with Team Hammer - the Mixed Martial Arts team at LVIRK Training Center. more
Miss Erika
Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Member of Leadership Team & Black Belt Club
Miss Erika has been learning karate for 9 years and is currently a junior black belt with a brown stripe. Miss Erika started because she saw how much fun her cousin was having while he was in karate. So she wanted to try it our for herself. more
Mr. Mark
Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Member of Leadership Team & Black Belt Club
Mr. Mark is in his sixth year of training at LVIRK Training Center and is currently a Jr. Black Belt with a Brown Stripe. He has instructed the beginner and more advanced students for over two years and enjoys every minute of it. He is a member of the Black Belt Club and Leadership Team. more
Mr. JT
Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Member of Leadership Team & Black Belt Club
Mr. JT has been studying Isshin Ryu Karate for about 5 years and has grappled with Team Hammer for almost a year. Mr. JT is currently a Junior Black Belt with a Brown Stripe. more
Miss Lauren
Assistant Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor, Member of Leadership Team & Black Belt Club
Miss Lauren is a five and a half year trained karate student at LVIRK Training Center. She is a Jr. Black Belt with a Purple Stripe. Miss Lauren instructs the beginner and sometimes advanced students due to her 6 months of leadership training. She decided to join the leadership team for several reasons. more
Schedule a free, no obligation, introductory class online or call (610) 443-5107.
