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Our dojo brings together experienced instructors uniquely qualified to continue the traditional teachings of Professor Nick Cerio while expanding students' understanding of their application.
We are affiliated with
Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Karate,
American Family Kenpo,
New England Hybrid Dojo,
Satori Ryu,
Nick Cerio's
Kenpo Plainville,
Leopard's Claw Karate,
AikiKenpo, and the
Hybrid Fighting Association.
Shihan Craig Duquette
Shihan Craig, Head Instructor, earned his Kenpo Shodan (1st
degree black belt) in 2005 while training under Shihan Carlos Miranda,
and has been teaching at his Bellingham dojo since then. In July
2013, he earned his Yondan (4th degree black belt) in Kenpo
under Shihan Carlos. In March 2019 he earned his Rokudan (6th
degree black belt) in AikiKenpo Aikido from Shihan Jason DeLucia, who
thanks Shihan Carlos Miranda and Grandmaster Mark Sheeley for their
part in bringing Shihan Craig to this level. He also is certified by
the Hybrid Fighting Association.
Shihan Wendy Rowe
Shihan Wendy earned her Kenpo Shodan (1st degree black
belt) in 2007
while training under Shihan Eric Hung at Seishin Karate.
She began her Aikido training with Shihan Jason DeLucia in 2003,
earning her AikiKenpo Aikido Godan (5th degree black belt) from
Shihan Jason in March 2019.
She has been teaching Karate and Aikido since
2008, and assistant teaching since 2003.
Sensei Nick Duquette
Sensei Nick began training at age 5 under Shihan Carlos Miranda in Hybrid Fighting, then trained with his father Shihan Craig Duquette and Shihan Jason DeLucia.
He earned his Kenpo Shodan (1st degree black
belt) in 2014. He earned his Kenpo Sandan (3rd degree black belt) at Bellingham Kenpo Karate in May 2022.
Nidan Eric Hodge
Nidan Eric has been training in Kenpo and derivatives since 1994. He first achieved Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Shaolin Kempo Karate from Villari's Self-Defense in Holliston in 1998 under Master Dominick Violante and Master Julie Guido. After a 17 year hiatus, Eric joined Bellingham Kenpo Karate in 2015, achieving the rank of Shodan in 2019 under the instruction of Shihan Craig, Shihan Jason DeLucia, and Shihan Wendy. In 2023, Eric was promoted to Nidan (2nd degree black belt) under Shihan Craig, Shihan Wendy, and Sensei Nick. Nidan Eric is often joined by his son, Jr Shodan Evren.
Sensei Deborah Cochrane
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Sensei Jon Bergeron
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Sensei Deb, Founder of Leopard's Claw Karate Academy, started training
in 2004. She earned her Sandan (3rd degree black belt)
in 2015.
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Sensei Jon began training in 2002. He earned his Kenpo Nidan (2nd
degree black belt) in 2015. In March 2019, he earned his Sandan
(3rd degree black belt) in AikiKenpo Aikido from
Shihan Jason DeLucia.
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In Memorium: Sensei Stephen Desfosses
Sensei Stephen earned his Shotokan Karate-Do Shodan (1st
degree black belt) in 1988 while training under Sensei Lou Demas. In
2006, he earned his Sandan (3rd degree black belt) from
Sensei Demas and his Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Shodan (1st degree
black belt) under Kyoshi Mark Sheeley.
We are heartbroken that Norton Detective Sergeant Stephen Desfosses was diagnosed with Covid-19, Flu
A and pneumonia in December and passed away January 13,
2021. He proudly and distinctly served the community of Norton for over 30 years and was a loyal, caring friend to the martial arts community. BKK will keep Detective Sergeant and Sensei Desfosses and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Grandmaster Mark Sheeley
Grandmaster Mark Sheeley founded Kensho-Ryu International in 1999 after the passing of Professor Nick Cerio, his instructor since 1987. In 2011, Grandmaster Sheeley received his 10th dan. Grandmaster Sheeley continues the training of the Kensho-Ryu school owners as well as many Black Belts at the Hombu location.
Shihan Carlos Miranda
Shihan Carlos is Head Instructor at New England Hybrid Dojo
(Pawtucket, RI). He has been teaching Nick Cerio lineage Kenpo Karate since 1985.
In June 2013 he earned his Shichidan (7th degree black belt) from Soke Richard Petronelli.
Shihan Matt Jacome
Shihan Matt Jacome, head instructor at American Family Kenpo
(Uxbridge, MA), has trained extensively under both Professor Nick
Cerio and Kyoshi Mark Sheeley. He earned his Godan (5th degree black
belt) while training under Kyoshi Mark Sheeley.
Shihan Eric Kearns
Shihan Eric Kearns is head instructor at Satori Ryu
(Canton, MA) and a co-founder of the Hybrid Fighting Association.
He earned his Godan (5th degree black
belt) in Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Karate while training under Grandmaster Mark Sheeley.
Shihan Joe Smith
Shihan Joe Smith is head instructor
at Nick Cerio's Kenpo
in Plainville, MA.
In June 2017 he earned his Shichidan (7th degree black
belt) from the International Council of Grand Masters.
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