Our Team

Meet some of our amazing Instructors & Staff!

Paul Cervizzi

Grandmaster Paul Cervizzi - Soke

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Paul Cervizzi

Grandmaster Paul Cervizzi - Soke

Presented with the distinguished "IT" award by Sifu Al Dacascos, Danvers, MA 2023
Board of Advisors European Kajukenbo Kenpo Association - 2022
Featured Instructor International Kajukenbo Association- 2022
Recipient of The Golden Life Award at the AL Tracey’s Kenpo’s Historic Gathering of Eagles and Kenpo International Hall of Fame, 2022
Inducted into the Ultimate Warrior Hall of Fame- Sifu Al Dacascos & Shidoshi Ron Van Clief, 2022
Inducted into the Kenpo International Hall of Fame at Gathering of Eagles, Dallas, TX 2017
Inducted into the World Bujutsu Federation - April 2017
Promoted to 10th Dan and bestowed the title of "Soke" by the International 'Alliance' Sokeship Council, September, 2011
Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame as "Master Instructor of the Year," – March 2000, Ohio
Inducted into the World Martial Arts Federation – May 2000, Massachusetts
Inducted into the World Martial Arts Federation as "Master Instructor of the Year" 2004, Massachusetts
Received Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame "Spirit Award" 2005, 2006, New Jersey
Received Samurai Award from Martial Arts University (IFOJJ) 2005, New Jersey
Awarded Title 'Shihan' (Master) in 2002
Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2006 New York
Recipient of the Diamond Life Award
Senior Instructor of Jiu Jitsu (Certificate 2006)
Inducted into World Karate Union Hall Of Fame- Pennsylvania , 2009
MASTER OF THE YEAR - Jiu Jitsu
Awarded Title of Shodai Soke of Cervizzi Self Defense System ®, 2009
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Zenith Award, February 2009, New York
Awarded Most Successful School/Organization of 2013 by The USA Martial Arts Hall Of Fame, at Newark New Jersey, March 2013.
Senior Advisor to CMAA Inc. Competition Team
More Than 45 years of Martial Arts experience
1985 Graduate of Boston College, BA Psychology
1994 Graduate of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. Law
Admitted to practice law in state and federal court of Massachusetts

Diana Dustin

Shihan Diana Dustin – Executive Director

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Diana Dustin

Shihan Diana Dustin – Executive Director

Sensei Diana has been studying the martial arts for more than 20 years. She currently holds the rank of 6th degree Black belt in Cervizzi's Self Defense and 2nd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jujutsu. She is the Chief Instructor of the Lynnfield Dojo and is very invested in her students’ martial arts training. Among teaching classes and private lessons, she also enjoys doing our theme nights and vacation weeks. "I find watching the students gain confidence, learn life skills, and transform into the best version of themselves they can be to be the most rewarding part of my job." If you are looking for Diana on Sundays, you can usually find her at Bingo!

Luke Kimball

Shihan Luke Kimball - 1st Assistant Executive Director

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Luke Kimball

Shihan Luke Kimball - 1st Assistant Executive Director

Sensei Luke has 16 years of martial arts experience, is a 6th degree black belt in Cervizzi Self Defense System, and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Japanese Jujutsu/Judo. Sensei Luke is the Chief instructor of Cervizzi’s Martial Arts Academy in North Andover. He started his martial arts training in 2003 at the Lynnfield dojo and earned his black belt in 2007. He has been an instructor at the Lynnfield and North Reading dojos, and he helped open the North Andover dojo in 2012. He has designed, organized, and conducted approximately 100 extensive community programs in the area schools. Sensei Luke graduated from Merrimack College in 2007 with a B.S. in Business Management.

Kris Smith-Shihan

Shihan Kris Smith-Chief Instructor

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Kris Smith-Shihan

Shihan Kris Smith-Chief Instructor

Shihan Kris has been studying martial arts for more than 30 years and has been teaching for more than 20 years. She is the Chief Instructor in the North Reading Dojo and currently holds the rank of 7th degree black belt in Cervizzi's Self Defense and 2nd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jujutsu. She teaches most of the classes and private lessons in the North Reading dojo. Shihan Kris enjoys the outdoors, camping, and going to concerts!

Emily Donnellan

Shihan Emily Donnellan -Sr. Black Belt Instructor

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Emily Donnellan

Shihan Emily Donnellan -Sr. Black Belt Instructor

Sensei Emily began studying martial arts at the age of 14 and is currently a 6th degree black belt in Cervizzi SDS. She teaches group and private lessons at the Lynnfield location. Emily holds a Masters of Arts in Moderate Special Education from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Elementary Education from Endicott College. She is currently a Special Education teacher in the Saugus Public Schools.

janice corkhum

Janice Corkhum- Special Assistant

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janice corkhum

Janice Corkhum- Special Assistant

Sensei Janice has been studying martial arts for many years, She is a 4th degree Black belt in Cervizzi SDS, and holds a Black belt is Jujutsu. She has completed six Boston Marathons, 5 Goofy Challenges and 2 Dopey Challenges at Disney, and loves spending time with her two daughters. She is also a Graduate of Bridgewater State with a B.S. in Management Science and Public Relations.
"You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." - Walt Disney

GM Bobby Lynn - Senior Master Instructor Special Events/After School Coordinator

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GM Bobby Lynn - Senior Master Instructor Special Events/After School Coordinator

Grandmaster Bobby Lynn started training in Kenpo in 1973 with the Legendary Fred Bagley. Shihan Lynn currently holds the rank of 9th Dan and has a passion for teaching the benefits of martial arts. He also enjoys music, as he is the founding member of his active classic rock and blues band, ANY GIVIN DAY. He has 2 beautiful children, Bobby, III and Taylor.

Andrew Mac

Andrew Mac - Senior Black Belt Instructor

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Andrew Mac

Andrew Mac - Senior Black Belt Instructor

Sensei Andrew has been studying Martial Arts with Cervizzi's for eight years and is a 2nd degree Black Belt. Expecting the best from his students at all times, he works to meticulously ensure their growth and success. He is a student at Merrimack College, where he majors in Criminology/Criminal Justice with minors in Computer Science and Forensic Science. Furthermore, Andrew also serves as the Vice President of Merrimack’s Criminology Club and as a club coordinator for the North Andover High School Gaming Club, which he founded

Alan Klapman

Shihan Alan Klapman - Sr. Black Belt Instructor

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Alan Klapman

Shihan Alan Klapman - Sr. Black Belt Instructor

Sensei Alan is a 6th degree Black belt and has been teaching for over 15 years. He studied martial arts as a child and now as an adult and knows all to well the benefit of studying martial arts both as a child and an adult.

Nathaniel Jorgenson- Senior Black Belt Instructor

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Nathaniel Jorgenson- Senior Black Belt Instructor

Sensei Nathaniel has been with Cervizzi's Martial Arts since he has been 3 years old. He currently holds the rank of Sandan. Nathaniel enjoys teaching students of all ages, he enjoys teaching our younger students. He currently attends the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Master Anthony Scoppa

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Master Anthony Scoppa

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Sensei Linda Curtin

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Sensei Linda Curtin

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Anthony Frizzi - Sr. Black Belt Instructor

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Anthony Frizzi - Sr. Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Nicholas Lozada - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Nicholas Lozada - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Barbara Sweeney - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Barbara Sweeney - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Matthew Tortora - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Matthew Tortora - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Joe Dhimitri - Black Belt Instructor

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Sensei Joe Dhimitri - Black Belt Instructor

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Lisa Roberts - Office Admin

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Lisa Roberts - Office Admin

Lisa recently joined our team in the North Andover Location. She enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters and loves to workout!
She is happy to answer questions and welcome you to the dojo!

Seth Winch

Seth Winch - Andover - Affiliate School

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Seth Winch

Seth Winch - Andover - Affiliate School

Seth Winch began his martial arts study as an adult, wishing to make a change in his life. His journey to Shodan rank helped him reach many personal goals. He is currently a 3rd degree black belt. He now smiles a lot and can be heard with a loud ‘kiah’ or booming laugh – teaching or ‘playing’ karate! He holds a 1st degree black belt in the Jujutsu program and continues to seek higher ranks and a deeper understanding of the martial arts way and life skills.

Chris Crocker

Chris Crocker – Winthrop- Affiliate School

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Chris Crocker

Chris Crocker – Winthrop- Affiliate School

At the age of 12, Chris began studying the Martial Arts with Master Paul Cervizzi when the school opened its doors in 1995. Chris was among the first of the six black belts Master Cervizzi promoted in November 1999, and he is currently a 6th Dan in the Cervizzi’s Self Defense System. Throughout his martial arts career, Chris has been dedicated to learning and teaching the martial way while developing and creating new programs at CMAA to help others reach their goals and dreams. His martial arts education has helped him focus and attain his B.SAt. degree and a Masters degree in Architecture at Northeastern University. Chris, along with his amazing wife Stefanie and three vibrant kids Christopher, Max, and Sophie, has been a longtime resident of Winthrop, and the entire family enjoys traveling, being outside, and having fun.