Our Instructors

Antoinette began her martial arts training in 1988. She acheived her black belt in early 1997 and has over 20 years teaching experience.

Sempai Ellis' journey to Black Belt was slower than most by the growth of her family, two beautiful daughters Alexandra and Katherine, now 19 and 16 respectively.  It was her love and dedication to the martial arts helped keep her focused on the goal.

In the excellent role model of her teacher, Sempai Ellis's pursuit of physical mastery and intellectual excellence is ongoing.  Her achievements include:

• Certified 1st Dan Black Belt
• Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise - since 11/99
• YogaFit Trained and has completed Levels I, II & III, Anatomy and Alignment, Level IV, Seniors & Level V.  Todate Antoinette has completed over 200 hours of training in the YogaFit Style
  Certified Aerobic Kickboxing Instructor

Sempai Ellis is the program director for the Martial Arts Fitness Classes in the Strongsville Dojo.  Besides managing the Fitness programs Sempai Ellis teaches the Karate Tot classes in Strongsville on Wednesday nights.