Shihan Kevin started his journey in 2001, at Jonathan Pinault's Kenpo School in Lincoln, RI. A 26 year background in martial arts of Kenpo Karate, Boxing, Muay Thai and Krav Maga, Kevin Holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo, certified by Sr. Grandmaster Steve Nugent, I.K.C.G, is a Certified International Krav Maga Instructor, Certified at Lewinsky-Wingate College, under 10th Degree Grandmaster Avi Abeceedon, Netanyah Israel. An International Certified Instructor with FIMA - Federation of Israeli Martial Arts Organization. Kevin is actively training corporate security teams and conducting self defense training with Fortune 500 companies across the U.S. (Photo Credit: Best Version Media/Christa Larence)

Maureen started her journey in 2012, with a fitness background, she joined us in our original Smithfield. She expanded her training in 2016, to include Kenpo Karate, achieving a 3rd Degree Brown Belt Rank in the art. Maureen's path led her to personal training, and helping people achieve their goals. She earned her NASM Certified Personal Trainer Certification in 2022 , with further specializations in Youth Fitness and Adaptation.

I'm Bob, and I re-started my Kenpo journey after 20 years of coaching youth sports. I am currently a black belt at Self Defense Northeast, where I help teach the kids and adult classes and also train in Kenpo and Krav Maga. Bob is an Instructor in our Kenpo and Krav-for-Kids Programs.

Hi! I’m Paige, an online wellness & Nutrition coach and in-person fitness instructor. I got into fitness for the same reason a lot of people do, but I stayed because of what it did for my mindset. Training became more than just working out, it became a way to build discipline, confidence, and structure in my life. My classes are high-energy, a little intense, and designed to challenge you, but also make you feel empowered while you’re doing it. I’m not about perfection, and I’m definitely not about extremes. I’m about showing up, listening to your body, staying consistent, and getting stronger over time. If you take my class, expect to work, but also expect to leave feeling proud of yourself.

A student, instructor and enthusiast of reality-based self-defense for over 40 years, David was until recently, the founder and owner of Advanced Self Defense Tactical Training Center in Chepachet, RI, teaching Ronin Kenpo and CT-707 Krav Maga. Mr. Kopec achieved Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga Instructor Certification from Sgt. Major NIr Maman of Counter Terror Unit 707. David is also a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Ronin American Kenpo Karate.  Also, holding the following certifications: 2nd Degree Ranked Instructor in Israeli Haganah Self-Defense System, ALICE (Anti-Active-Shooter Training), CDT Certification (Compliance, Direction} Having spent 17 years in the Middle East, and Asia, David brings practical experience to or training offerings, and is in demand for training wherever he goes.​

Sensei Jim Mooney began training in martial arts in 2003, and earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt in Sullivan's American Kenpo under Shihan Jonathan Pinault. Jim has also trained in Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. As a Fitness Boxing/Group Fitness Instructor, Jim focuses on strikes and proper footwork, with an emphasis on core strength training. Jim looks forward to challenging you in your next class!

John Marzullo brings many years of experience in martial arts, boxing and kickboxing experience to Bushido Martial Arts. John utilizes pad-work, one-on-one attention, and his goal is to get the best out of you by work ethic, not physical strength or physically ability, but by building your confidence and determination. Amateur achievements: Tae Kwon Do/Points Karate 1985-1987 N.E. Light Heavyweight K.I.C.K. Champ 1989 N.E. Golden Gloves Champion 1989 ​ Professional achievements: Mid Atlantic Cruiser Weight Champion 1990 U.S.K.B.A. Heavy Weight East Coast Champion 2001 P.K.F US Heavy Weight Champion 2002 P.K.F. Heavy Weight World Champion 2003 U.S.K.B.A.Super Cruiser Weight World Champion 2004 ​ Selected 2x to represent Team USA vs Team South Africa Johannesburg, S.A. in the Light-Heavy Weight Division.  Selected to represent Team New England vs Team N.Y. in the heavy -weight division of Chuck Norris's World Combat League. ​

Sensei Amos Hamrick started his martial arts journey in 1995, after some experience in boxing gyms. ​He currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt in the art of Nihon Koden Shindo Ryu, and is actively training at Pathway Karate Academy. He studied under Shihan Ignacio Arias, and has continued training with So-Shihan Messina and Shihan Leckie Mason. ​ Sensei Amos is a former member of the USANKF (USA Karate Federation), and NEKF (New England Karate Federation) He is a familiar face at our weekend Fitness Boxing classes in our Smithfield Location. We are honored to have Amos teaching our Fitness Boxing Classes on Thursday evenings.

Sarah Dubreuil is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, with specialized Certifications in Senior Fitness and Adaptive Special Needs Training, who is focused on helping clients improve mobility, range of motion and balance. Sarah has been a part of the Bushido Family for more than a decade and has a background in Marital Arts and Kickboxing. A lifelong Rhode Islander, she currently lives in Lincoln with her two teenage sons, both of whom hold black belts from Bushido Martial Arts. She also has two rescue dogs who keep her busy.