Instructors of LCMA
Click Name for Biography and Contact Information
| Chief Instructors | Shihan Cody Robyn | Master Instructors | Master Mike Hebert | |
| Shihan John Hagman | Master Marshall Wolff | |||
| Shihan Vinnie Guerrini | ||||
| Senior Instructors | Sensei Anthony Rotella | Head Instructors | Sensei Rosanne Driscoll | |
| Sensei Mike McLellan | Sensei David Skinner | |||
| Sensei Kelli Paice | ||||
| Sensei Colin Skinner | ||||
| Instructors | Sensei Dave Piché | Asst. Instructors | Joshua Phillips | |
| Sensei Matthew Lite | ||||
| Sensei Cameron Zimmerman | ||||
| Sensei Joe Gatto | ||||
| Sensei Tyler Hume | ||||
| Special Instructors | Sifu David Bilyeu (Internal Arts) | |||
| Lorella LeSavage (Yoga) |
Instructor Biographies
Shihan Cody Robyn
President, LCMA, inc.
5th Degree Black Belt- American Te®
5th Degree Black Belt- Ryukyu Kempo
3rd Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1986 began studying at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Steve Schatvet
- 1996 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu
- 1997 took control of Mansfield LCMA with John Hagman
- 1999 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu
- 2000 founded and registered American-Te® with John Hagman and Vinnie Guerrini
- 2000 received 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu and American-Te®
- 2002 founded LCMA Special Needs program for students with disabilites
- 2003 received official trademark from United States Patent and Trademark Office
- 2003 took control on Norwood LCMA with John Hagman
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a Certifying Instructor with Practitioner Level 1
- 2003 received 4th Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2005 received Practitioner Level 2 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received Practitioner Level 3 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received 5th Degree Black Belt in Ryukyu Kempo and American-Te®
- 2008 was awarded the title of Shihan (teacher of teachers) from Evan Pantazi
- 2009 founded LCMA Stickfighting Program
- 2009 completed 1st Certification Course for Kyusho Tactical Applications Course
Affiliations
- Studied with Professor Thomas Sotis (1992-1993, 2000-2006)
- Studied with Sifu Gregory Morgan in Filipino Martial Arts (1997-1999)
- Studied with Dr. Robert McKittrick of Isshin-Ryu in Pressure Points (1993-1995)
- Studied in seminar/camps with Grand Master George Dillman of Ryukyu Kempo (2000-2004)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2000-present)
- Trains and Certifies Members of Kyusho International™
- Trains and Certifies students of LCMA levels White Belt through all Black Belt ranks
- Trains and Certifies students of LCMA Special Needs Program
- Trains and Certifies students of LCMA Stickfighting Program
Vice President, LCMA, inc.
5th Degree Black Belt- American Te®
5th Degree Black Belt- Ryukyu Kempo
3rd Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1974 began training in Shotokan at Massapoag Martial Arts under Sensei Donald and Brian Murnane
- 1980 joined the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Shihan Steve Schatvet
- 1986 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu from Shihan Steve Schatvet
- 1996 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu from Shihan Steve Schatvet
- 1997 purchased the Mansfield LCMA with Cody Robyn
- 2000 founded and registered American-Te® with John Hagman and Vinnie Guerrini
- 2000 received 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu and American-Te®
- 2003 received official trademark from United States Patent and Trademark Office for American-Te®
- 2003 purchased the Norwood LCMA with Cody Robyn
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a Certifying Instructor with Practitioner Level 1
- 2003 received 4th Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2005 received Practitioner Level 2 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received Practitioner Level 3 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received 5th Degree Black Belt in Ryukyu Kempo and American-Te®
- 2008 was awarded the title of Shihan (teacher of teachers) from Evan Pantazi
- 2008 began training in Tai Chi Chuan with Sifu David Bliyeu
- 2009 began training in Stickfighting with Shihan Cody Robyn
- 2009 completed 1st Certification Course for Kyusho Tactical Applications Course
- 2009 awarded Level 1 Certification in LCMA Stickfighting Course
- 2009 awarded Level 2 Certification in LCMA Stickfighting Course
- 2009 awarded 1st Duan in Tai Chi Chuan from Sifu David Bilyeu
Affiliations
- Studied Kickboxing with Kenny Wagner (1986-1989)
- Studied with Professor Thomas Sotis (1989-1990, 2000-2006)
- Studied in seminar/camps with Grand Master George Dillman of Ryukyu Kempo (2000-2004)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2000-present)
- Trains and Certifies Members of Kyusho International™
- Trains and Certifies students of LCMA levels White Belt through all Black Belt ranks
5th Degree Black Belt- American Te®
5th Degree Black Belt- Ryukyu Kempo
3rd Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1983 began training at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Steve Schatvet
- 1988 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu
- 1989 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-Jitsu
- 1989 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Nick Cerio's Kenpo from Professor Cerio
- 1991 received 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-Jitsu from Steve Schatvet
- 1991 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Nick Cerio's Kenpo from Professor Cerio
- 2003 received 4th Degree Black Belt is American-Te®
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a Member with Practitioner Level 1
- 2005 received Practitioner Level 2 in Kyusho International™
- 2007 received Training Instructor status with Kyusho International™
- 2008 received Practitioner Level 3 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received 5th Degree Black Belt in Ryukyu Kempo and American-Te®
- 2008 received Certifying Instructor status with Kyusho International™
- 2009 began studying Stickfighting as part of LCMA Special Programs
- 2009 completed 1st Certification Course for Kyusho Tactical Applications Course
Affiliations
- Studied in semi-private classes with Kenny Wagner in Kickboxing (1986-1989)
- Studied in semi-private classes with Professor Nick Cerio in Cerio's Kenpo (1987-1991)
- Studied in semi-private classes with John Cabrall in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo (1988-1990)
- Studied in semi-private classes with Professor Tom Sotis in Filipino Martial Arts (1990-1993)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2001-present)
- Assists in training and certifying of Kyusho International™ Members (2008-present)
- Assists in training and testing of LCMA Black Belt Levels (2003-present)
5th Degree Black Belt- American Te®
5th Degree Black Belt- Ryukyu Kempo
3rd Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1977 began training at Massapoag Martial Arts under Sensei Brian Murnane
- 1980 joined Learning Center for Martial Arts with Instructor Steve Schatvet
- 1986 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu from Steve Schatvet
- 1989 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-jitsu from Steve Schatvet
- 1989 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Nick Cerio's Kenpo from Professor Cerio
- 1991 received 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-Jitsu from Steve Schatvet
- 1991 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in Nick Cerio's Kenpo from Professor Cerio
- 2004 received 4th Degree Black Belt is American-Te® from Shihan Guerrini
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a Member with Practitioner Level 1
- 2005 received Practitioner Level 2 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received Practitioner Level 3 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 received 5th Degree Black Belt in Ryukyu Kempo and American-Te®
- 2009 began studying Stickfighting as part of LCMA Special Programs
- 2009 completed 1st Certification Course for Kyusho Tactical Applications Course
Affiliations
- Studied in semi-private classes with Kenny Wagner in Kickboxing (1986-1989)
- Studied in semi-private classes with Professor Nick Cerio in Cerio's Kenpo (1987-1991)
- Studied in semi-private classes with John Cabrall in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo (1988-1990)
- Studied in semi-private classes with Professor Tom Sotis in Filipino Martial Arts (1990-1993)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2001-present)
- Assists in training and testing of LCMA Black Belt Levels (2003-present)
- Teacher at Learning Center for Martial Arts, Norwood & Mansfield (2003-present)
6th Degree Black Belt- American Te®
6th Degree Black Belt- Ryukyu Kempo
2nd Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
3rd Degree Black Belt- American Te®
1st Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1988 began studying at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Steve Schatvet
- 1997 began studying under John Hagman and Cody Robyn
- 2000 began studying with Master Evan Pantazi, a master of Pressure Point study
- 2000 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jujitsu and American-Te®
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a member
- 2003 received 2nd Degree Black Belt is Shotokan/Kenpo/Jujitsu
- 2004 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2007 received Practitioner Level 1 in Kyusho International™
- 2007 received 3rd Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2008 was awarded the title of Senior Instructor of American-Te® at LCMA
- 2009 completed 1st Certification Course for Kyusho Tactical Applications Course
Affiations
- Studied in seminar/camps with Grand Master George Dillman of Ryukyu Kempo (2000-2004)
- Studied with Professor Thomas Sotis (2004-2006)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2007-present)
- Assists in training and testing of LCMA Black Belt Levels (2003-present)
3rd Degree Black Belt- American Te®
3rd Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1990 began studying at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Steve Schatvet
- 1997 began studying under John Hagman and Cody Robyn
- 2000 began studying with Master Evan Pantazi, a master of Pressure Point study
- 2000 received 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan/Kenpo/Jujitsu and American-Te®
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ receiving Practitioner Level 1
- 2002 received 2nd Degree Black Belt is American-Te®
- 2005 received Practitioner Level 2 in Kyusho International™
- 2007 received 3rd Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2008 received Practitioner Level 3 in Kyusho International™
- 2008 was awarded the title of Senior Instructor of American-Te® at LCMA
- 2009 completed 1st Certification Course for Kyusho Tactical Applications Course
Affiliations
- Studied in seminar/camps with Grand Master George Dillman of Ryukyu Kempo (2000-2004)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2000-present)
- Assists in training and testing of LCMA Black Belt Levels (2003-present)
2nd Degree Black Belt- American Te®
1st Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1993 began studying Tae Kwon Do with Michael Nagy until 1996
- 1997 began studying Shotokan/Kenpo/Jiu-Jitsu with Cody Robyn
- 2002 began co-teaching with LCMA Special Needs classes for children and adults with disabilities
- 2003 received 1st Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2003 began studying Qin-Na, Push Hands, and Qigong in open seminars at Yang Martial Arts until 2006
- 2003 began seminar training with Professor Tom Sotis (AMOK!) until 2006
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a member
- 2006 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2007 voted "Most Dedicated Student" by members of Kyusho International™
- 2007 received Practitioner Level 1 in Kyusho International™
Affiliations
- Former member of and certified self defense instructor by American Woman's Self Defense Association
- A special interest in teaching Special Needs for students with disabilties and safety awareness for children
- A special interest in physical conditioning and providing a training opportunity for older adults
2nd Degree Black Belt- American Te®
Member Kyusho International™
Timeline
- 1997 began studying at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Cody Robyn and John Hagman
- 2003 received 1st Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2003 joined Kyusho International™ as a Member
- 2008 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
2nd Degree Black Belt- American Te®
Timeline
- 1994 began training at Nick Cerio's Kenpo under Maryanne Wheeden (until 1997)
- 2000 began training at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Cody Robyn and John Hagman
- 2006 received 1st Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2008 received 2nd Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
Affiliations
- Teacher at the Learning Center for Martial Arts, Norwood & Mansfield (2004-present)
- Currently studying with Caroline Jiu-jitsu (2009-present)
- Undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2nd Degree Black Belt- American Te®
1st Degree Black Belt- American Te®
1st Degree Black Belt- American Te®
1st Degree Black Belt- American Te®
Timeline
- 1996 began training at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Cody Robyn and John Hagman
- 2006 received Junior Black Belt in American-Te®
- 2008 received 1st Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
Affiliations
- Teacher at the Learning Center for Martial Arts, Norwood & Mansfield (2006-present)
1st Degree Black Belt- American Te®
Timeline
- 2003 began training at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Sensei David Skinner
- 2009 received 1st Degree Black Belt in American-Te®
Affiliations
- Studied with Sifu Greg Morgan in Filipino Martial Arts (1996-1998)
1st Degree Black Belt- American Te®
Brown Belt- 1st Kyu- American-Te®
Timeline
- 2002 began training at the Norwood Civic Center under Shihan Steve Schatvet
- 2003 began training at the Learning Center for Martial Arts under Cody Robyn and John Hagman
- 2009 received Brown Belt 3rd Kyu in American-Te®
- 2009 began instructing students White Belt though Green Belt at Norwood LCMA
- 2010 received Brown Belt 1st Kyu in American-Te®
Affiliations
- Assistant Instructor at the Learning Center for Martial Arts, Norwood (2008-present)
Head Instructor- Yoga Program