Hammer Training & Fitness (formerly LVIRK Training Center) Instructors
Rodney Guignet
Owner, MMA Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, USA Boxing Coach, Isshin Ryu Karate Instructor
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
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
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
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
Michael Manion
MMA Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, 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 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
Dawn Cowell
Licensed Massage Therapist
Dawn Cowell has experience in both the workplace and as a holistic and certified practitioner of massage therapy. more
Schedule a free, no obligation, introductory class online or call (610) 841-7010.
