Center For Martial Arts And Fitness
Chicopee: (413) 594-9200 - Greenfield: (413) 475-3715
Instructor Ken Goodrich is the founder and owner of the Center For Martial Arts & Fitness.
"We have the most experienced team of qualified Instructors & Child Care staff in the area. Our attention to detail and committment to customer service is what sets us apart from other schools.
Our goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, teens & adults in our community".
Master Jorge Rivera Lori Cognac Jan Cormier Luzdeliz Roman
Head Instructor Child Care Director Greenfield After Intructor/Counselor
WTF Certified 4th Dan School Director
Tommie Crawford Matthew Yee Brian Bocchino Kristen Brockett
Asst. Child Care Director Lead Instructor Assistant Instructor Greenfield Office Manager
Devan Beaulieu Shonda Pete Moria Tolliver Freddy Cintron
Asst. Child Care Director Chicopee Office Manager Special Events Director Transportation Director
Benjamin Lester Kaitlyn Parent Kathy Riffenburg Donna Pitello
After School Staff Assistant Instructor After School Staff Homework Coordinator
Instructor Ken Goodrich is a WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) Certified 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He has worked with children for over 17 years and is the President and Lead Instructor of the Center For Martial Arts and Fitness. Instructor Goodrich holds a Bachelor's Degree from Springfield College in Recreation and Sports Management and is also a Certified Red Cross Instructor in First Aid, CPR and Life Guarding. He has dedicated his life to working with children to help them grow in spirit, mind and body. It is his goal to "transform the lives of children today and give them the tools needed to make them extraordinary leaders tomorrow".
Master Jorge Rivera is a WTF Certified 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He has been teaching martial arts in the area for almost 20 years. Master Rivera is the Head Instructor for our center and has coached students at the USA National Junior Olympics. Master Rivera brings a great deal of experience and integrity to our classes and is one of the most respected instructors in the area.
Lori Cognac is the Educational Director of the program and also a 1st Grade Teacher at Bowe School. She has a Master's Degree in Education and is currently pursuing an Administrative Certification. Lori is the reason why our academic program ensures that all students have the opportunity to learn in a positive, well organized manner. She has two boys in the classes that will be testing for their Black Belts in June, 2010. Lori will make sure that your child's academic needs are met and will comunicate with parents regarding their progress in the program.
Jan Cormier is the Director of our Greenfield Martial Arts Center and a Licenced CDL School Bus Driver. She is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and has been working with children since high school. She was a substitute teacher, a site supervisor for several after school programs in Maine and was formerly the Director of a eec certified after school and summer program in Chicopee, MA. She is one of the main instructors of our program.
Thomas Crawford is the Sports Director of our After School Program at PE Bowe School. He holds Bachelor's Degree from Western New England College and is the Athletic Director for the center. He also works as a counselor at a residential treatment facility for troubled youth. He has a passion for working with children that makes a postiive impression on all of the students he works with. He has been working as a Director at several locations our center the past four years. His ability to make connections with the children in the program makes him a valuable asset that can truely make a difference in your child's life.
Master Carl Steele is a WTF Certified 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He is in the Airforce Reserves and has served several tours of duty. He has been teaching Taekwondo for nearly twenty years and has coached athletes at the USA National Junior Olympics. Master Steele brings an attention to detail and a desire to teach the art of Taekwondo that is above that of most other instructors. He brings his experience in the military into the classroom to teach discipline, respect and integrity. Master Steele also has two sones who are Black Belts in Taekwondo.
Kristen Brockett is the office manager of our Greenfield center, as well as a licensed massage therapist and certified yoga instructor. She instructs beginner and advanced classes for all ages.
Instructor Brian Bocchino is a WTF Certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He has been teaching Taekwondo for 15 years and is awaiting testing for his 3rd Degree Black Belt.
Instructor Timothy Steele is a WTF 3rd Degree Certified Black Belt with over twelve years of training. He is a two time Massachusetts State Wrestling Champion and teaches grappling and wrestling in our MMA classes.
Instructor Luzdeliz Roman is a WTF Certified 1st Degree Black belt, who is also a in the Military Police thorugh the National Guard. She just came back from a tour in Afghanastan and is a proud member of our Armd Forces.
Instructor Matthew Yee is a WTF Certified Black Belt currently in his Sophomore year in college aty UMASS Amherst.
Freddy Cintron is the Transportation Director for our After School Program and is a Certified 7D School Bus Driver.
Shonda Pete is the Office Manager for the Chicopee center.
Moria Tolliver is the Arts & Crafts Coordinator for the After School Program, as well as a Certified 7D Driver.
Donna Pitello is a Para Professional at Bowe School and is the Director of Homework and Tutoring for the program.
Kathy Riffenberg is the Games Coordinator for the After School Program.
Master Jorge Rivera is a WTF Certified 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He has been teaching martial arts in the area for almost 20 years. Master Rivera is the Head Instructor for our center and has coached students at the USA National Junior Olympics. Master Rivera brings a great deal of experience and integrity to our classes and is one of the most respected instructors in the area.
Lori Cognac is the Educational Director of the program and also a 1st Grade Teacher at Bowe School. She has a Master's Degree in Education and is currently pursuing an Administrative Certification. Lori is the reason why our academic program ensures that all students have the opportunity to learn in a positive, well organized manner. She has two boys in the classes that will be testing for their Black Belts in June, 2010. Lori will make sure that your child's academic needs are met and will comunicate with parents regarding their progress in the program.
Jan Cormier is the Director of our Greenfield Martial Arts Center and a Licenced CDL School Bus Driver. She is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and has been working with children since high school. She was a substitute teacher, a site supervisor for several after school programs in Maine and was formerly the Director of a eec certified after school and summer program in Chicopee, MA. She is one of the main instructors of our program.
Thomas Crawford is the Sports Director of our After School Program at PE Bowe School. He holds Bachelor's Degree from Western New England College and is the Athletic Director for the center. He also works as a counselor at a residential treatment facility for troubled youth. He has a passion for working with children that makes a postiive impression on all of the students he works with. He has been working as a Director at several locations our center the past four years. His ability to make connections with the children in the program makes him a valuable asset that can truely make a difference in your child's life.
Master Carl Steele is a WTF Certified 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He is in the Airforce Reserves and has served several tours of duty. He has been teaching Taekwondo for nearly twenty years and has coached athletes at the USA National Junior Olympics. Master Steele brings an attention to detail and a desire to teach the art of Taekwondo that is above that of most other instructors. He brings his experience in the military into the classroom to teach discipline, respect and integrity. Master Steele also has two sones who are Black Belts in Taekwondo.
Kristen Brockett is the office manager of our Greenfield center, as well as a licensed massage therapist and certified yoga instructor. She instructs beginner and advanced classes for all ages.
Instructor Brian Bocchino is a WTF Certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He has been teaching Taekwondo for 15 years and is awaiting testing for his 3rd Degree Black Belt.
Instructor Timothy Steele is a WTF 3rd Degree Certified Black Belt with over twelve years of training. He is a two time Massachusetts State Wrestling Champion and teaches grappling and wrestling in our MMA classes.
Instructor Luzdeliz Roman is a WTF Certified 1st Degree Black belt, who is also a in the Military Police thorugh the National Guard. She just came back from a tour in Afghanastan and is a proud member of our Armd Forces.
Instructor Matthew Yee is a WTF Certified Black Belt currently in his Sophomore year in college aty UMASS Amherst.
Freddy Cintron is the Transportation Director for our After School Program and is a Certified 7D School Bus Driver.
Shonda Pete is the Office Manager for the Chicopee center.
Moria Tolliver is the Arts & Crafts Coordinator for the After School Program, as well as a Certified 7D Driver.
Donna Pitello is a Para Professional at Bowe School and is the Director of Homework and Tutoring for the program.
Kathy Riffenberg is the Games Coordinator for the After School Program.
Black Belt Testing With Our Advisor and Grand Master Jin Ray Hong (middle) who is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is one of the most respected Taekwondo Masters in the world.
To learn more about Grand Master Hong, please click here.
