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Shihan Wayne Mello has attained a 7th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. He began his training in the late 1970's under the instruction of Hanshi John Almeida and continues to train, instruct and compete today. Shihan Mello is the Vice President of Almeida's International Karate Association (A.I.K.A.). He is a member of IPPONE and is widely known throughout the Professional Karate Circuit. Shihan Mello has competed in many National as well as International Karate Tournaments and holds numerous impressive titles. He currently owns and operates Mello's Martial Arts Center in Oxford, MA. He is also the promoter of the Worcester Classic Karate Championship held annually in Worcester, MA. Shihan Wayne Mello is a highly respected Martial Artist, believed to be one of the most knowledgeable individuals regarding the art of Shotokan Karate.

Sensei DJ has attained a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. His training began in 1992 at the age of 6 under Shihan Mello. Now, age 22, Sensei DJ is a respected teacher under Shihan Mello. While he is currently attending college he is still taking the time to train and to teach the juniors classes at Mello's Martial Arts Center. Sensei DJ has followed Shihan Mello through the IPPONE tournament circuit and also traveled as far as Las Vegas, NV to compete on the National Karate Circuit. He holds a number of first place titles within the IPPONE circuit and continues to compete today.

Sensei Lisa Mello has attained a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. She is Shihan Mellos wife and has been training in Shotokan for many years. MORE TO COME ABOUT SENSEI LISA VERY SOON!