The Institute of Okinawan Karate Do is one of the oldest karate dojos in Massachusetts. Our school’s doors have been open since 1962, and overseen through the years primarily by Master Instructor Mr. Jack V. Summers, (Hanshi/ 9 Dan). IOK’s black belt ranks comprise a large group of local karateka, including many Master Instructors of Mr. Summer’s personal tutelage. Our group is very fortunate to have such depth of knowledge, and dedication to the fighting arts readily available to even a beginner level student on his/her first day of classes.
Largely due to Mr. Summers’ lifetime commitment to the martial arts, and his International recognition as a premier personal trainer, IOK holds affliation with several of the highest quality traditional Shohei-Uechi Ryu dojos in the world. Included on that list are several excellent local dojos. IOK’s Senior Instructors offer their students some of the best karate there is to find.
Below is a partial list of the Senior Instructors currently holding class at IOK.
Mr. Jack V. Summers, Hanshi 9 Dan.
Mr. Jack Dowd, Kyoshi 7 Dan.
Mr. Russell Centamore, Renshi 6 Dan. russelsan@yahoo.com
Mr. Bill Giovannucci, Renshi 6 Dan. bgio@smsbinc.com
Mr. Gary Goodman, Shihan 5 Dan. garygoodman@beld.net
Mr. Mike DeGiso, Renshi 6 Dan.
Mr. John Perrone, Renshi 6 Dan. jmpdirect1@verizon.net
Mrs. Suzie Melchionda, Renshi 6 Dan.
Mr. Bruce White, Renshi 6 Dan.
Ms. Anne Cavanaugh, 6 Dan.
Mr. Robert Mario, 6 Dan.
Mr. Frank McLaughlin, Renshi 6 Dan.
Mr. Chris Swan, 3 Dan.
