Cromwell Martial Arts - Our Martial Arts Staff

Our Martial Arts Staff

Master Instructor

Sensei Frank Shekosky - Sensei Shekosky is the Founder and Master instructor of Cromwell Martial Arts. Sensei Shekosky has traveled extensively to learn from Martial Arts experts such as Grandmaster Remy Presas, Grandmaster Wally Jay, and Grandmaster Joe Lewis. Sensei Shekosky is ranked 6th degree blackbelt in karate, 5th degree blackbelt in okinawan weapons, and was named a senior student in Modern Arnis under Grand Master Remy A. Presas. Sensei Shekosky is a certified Master Instructor, has been a certified personal fitness trainer with The National Academy Of Sports Medicine (NASM) and he has earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Charter Oak State College. Sensei Shekosky instructs the instructor staff, adult group classes and private lessons for both adults and kids. Sensei Shekosky also instructs seminars both inside and outside of Cromwell Martial Arts. Sensei Shekosky has been inducted into The United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame for weapons Master of the year and into the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame as Kenpo Karate Master Instructor Of The Year.[Photo]

Instructors (Sifu's)

Sifu Debbie Shekosky - Sifu Debbie is the Director of our kids program and our office manager. Debbie is ranked 4th degree black belt in kenpo karate and 1st degree black belt in Modern Arnis Ju-Jitsu. Debbie has also competed successfully in tournament competition and instructs self defense programs for the Town of Cromwell Recreation department. [Photo]

Sifu James Navarro - Sifu Jim is ranked 4th degree black belt in kenpo karate and a 1st degree black belt in Modern Arnis Ju Jitsu and Kobujutsu. Jim instructs Adult programs. [Photo]

Sifu Joe Muscatello - Sifu Joe is ranked 4th degree black belt in Kenpo, 2nd degree Black Belt in Modern Arnis, and instructs kids classes. [Photo]

Sifu Wayne Macke - Sifu Wayne is ranked 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and has trained in various other arts. Wayne teaches adult and sparring classes and is currently studying Modern Arnis. He is also the Webmaster for the school website . [Photo]

Sifu Anthony Czesak - Sifu Anthony is ranked 3rd degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, has competed very sucessfully in tournament competiton, is ranked in Kobujutsu (weapons) and assists Sensei Shekosky teaching the Black Belt Club. [Photo]

Guro Chad "The Monster" Johnson - Guro Chad is ranked 1st degree black belt in Modern Arnis Ju-Jitsu and helps instruct Modern Arnis classes. [Photo]

Additional Instructors and Assistants

Martin Acevedo - Martin is ranked at first degree brown belt and assists with our kids classes. Martin is certified as a full instructor

Sifu Ed Jackson - Ed is ranked 1st degree Blackbelt in Kenpo, is learning weapons, and assists with adult classes.

Rich Fecteau - Rich is ranked at 3rd Brown belt and assists with Adult classes.

Veronica Brillon - Veronica is ranked at Brown belt and assists with classes and teaches private lessons.

* In addition to conducting clases in a controlled and safe manner, CMA instructors attend periodic CPR and First Aid classes so that we will provide the safest training possible for our students.