David Quinlan

Founder and School Director
6th Degree Black Belt

34 Years Training

David Quinlan began martial arts training in 1977, began teaching in 1984. Holds 6th degree Black belt in Kempo-Jujitsu, 2nd degree Black Belt in Arnis, the Filippino art of stick and knife fighting, Honorary Black Belt in Judo, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is an instructor of Wing Chun Kung Fu, a style that has no belt ranking system. Opened the Martial Way Self-defense Center in 1988.

Drew Bloom

Sensei
6th Degree Black Belt

31 years training

Sensei Bloom began martial arts training with Jiu-Jitsu and tae kwon do in 1984. Started Kempo in 1988. Cross-trained in Judo and Aikdo. Police officer since 1990, adjunct police use-of-force instructor certified in Control and Restraint, Ground fighting, straight baton, side-handle baton, O.C.(pepper spray), firearms, and patrol rifle tactics. Member of criminal justice training council use-of-force committee. Sensei Bloom combines a broad and diverse martial arts background with years of hands-on experience in self-defense, and specializes as an instructor for the advanced adult kempo students.

Dale Billado

Sensei

4th Degree Black Belt

19 Years Training

Mr. Billado began his martial arts training with boxing in high school golden gloves, then two years of boxing in the US Marine Corps.Trained with Romanian national boxing team. Began training at Martial Way in 1994. Cross-trained in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. A patient and disciplined instructor, Dale excells at working with ADHD children and others who might have trouble in a group setting.

Howard McGuire

Sensei
4th Degree Black Belt
Instructor, Non-Lethal Use of Force Defensive Tactics

21 Years Training

Mr. McGuire began martial arts with wrestling in High School. Studied Jiu-Jitsu Wing Chun, and Judo before Joining Martial Way in 1998. Police officer since 2002. Certified instructor for expandable baton. Howard is a versatile instructor who works well with all levels.

Keith Miller

Sensei
4th Degree Black Belt

25 Years Training

Mr. Miller began martial arts with Judo and wrestling in highschool. Later studied Tae Kwon Do, Hapki-do and Shaolin Kempo before joining Martial Way in 2000. Cross-trained in Modern Arnis (Filippino stick fighting). Police officer for 20 years, 8 of those in New York City. Certified instructor, police non-lethal use-of-force, defensive tactics, straight/expandable baton, O.C. (pepper spray) and ground fighting. US army paratrooper for four years. Combines a traditional martial arts background with unorthodox methods, practical experience, and a sense of humor to teach informative and entertaining classes for all ages and levels.

Daryl Stultz

Sensei

4th Degree Black Belt in Kempo JiuJitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo

28 Years Training

Mr. Stultz began martial arts with wrestling and Shaolin Kempo in high school. Earned 3rd degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo in 1992 (currently holds 4th degree with Martial Way). Also studied wing chun and Jiu-jitsu. Daryl was already an accomplished martial artist and experienced instructor when he joined Martial Way in 1994. Since that time he has both broadened and deepened his knowledge and skills.

Karl Ennis

Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

18 Years Training
Brown belt in Judo, Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu JItsu, cross-trained in Taekwon Do, Wing Chun, Ninjitsu and Trained for two months in China's Shaolin Martial Arts Academy

Trained with martial Way as a Junior and later as a junior adult and finally as an adult. Karl was one of Martial Way's first students in 1988 and remains one of the most dedicated. He is a patient and knowledgable instructor who works well with all ages and levels of students.

Bob Walker

Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt

27 Years Training

Began martial arts training in 1976 with Judo.Brown belt in alkido, 1979. Black belt Korean martial arts,1983. Began training at Martial Way, 1993. Police officer for 17 years, level two instructor in police nunchaku, firearms instructor. Former military policeman and paratrooper with 82 Airborne. Bob combines a broad and diverse martial arts background with years of hands-on self-defense experience. He specializes in teaching all levels of adult students.

Kevin Greeley

Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

25 Years Training

Began training in 1983. A veteran of many years of cross-training, Kevin holds rank in Okinawan Kempo, Shaolin Kempo, and Taekwon Do, and has cross-trained in Arnis, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and American Kenpo. He is a deicated, versatile and popular instructor.

John Connors

Senior Instructor

Third Degree Black Belt

15 Years Training

Began martial arts training in 1997. Holds rank of 1st degree Black Belt in Arnis (Filippino stick fighting), first degree black belt in Judo. Cross-trained in Jiu-Jitsu. Former US Army Airborne Ranger. John is responsible for teaching the Saturday Kempo and Arnis classes and assisting with Jiu Jitsu classes.

Craig Davis

 
Third Degree Black Belt

13 years training

Mr. Davis began training in Kempo Karate in 1999 at the Martial Way. Occasionally he can been seen as the "uke" in a Jr. Adult class. When not participating in a high octane "HITS" session, he serves in the Vermont Air National Guard. Craig often substitutes for Bloom Sensei on the Monday and Thursday evening classes.

Darcy Richardson Miller

Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

7 Years Training

Black Belts in Kempo and Arnis.

Darcy is well-respected for her dedication and her skills. She has experience in teaching all junior kempo levels, as well as Arnis.

Christine DiBlasio, Ph.D.

Instructor 
Third  Degree Black belt

13 Years Training

She enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels, and has offered the ThinkSafe program for large and small groups in a variety of formats. Christine is also a licensed clinical psychologist and the director of a local private practice serving adolescents and adults. Her self-defense approach blends both her background in martial arts and psychology to provide simple yet effective mental and physical self-defense strategies for women. Her sense of humor, professional approach, and respect for the sensitive nature of this material help her connect with course participants. She is a strong believer in empowering women through knowledge and skills.

Steve Fuchs

Instructor
Instructor rank: First degree Black belt

9 Years Training
AFAA Certified personal trainer

Steve began his training in the martial arts at age 37 and earned his black belt in 4 and a half years. He is a former instructor at Martial Way, and currently runs Vermont Boot Camps Rock, and Burlington Adventure Bootcamp.

Nancy Keller, M.Ed.

Instructor
2nd Degee Black Belt in Kempo JiuJitsu, Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

9 Years Training

Student of the martial arts since 2002, she also holds the rank of Yellow Belt in Judo. She has been involved in the ThinkSafe Program for Women program since 2004. Nancy is a National Board Certified middle school teacher who has over 19 years of experience as an educator in the public school system. She is known as a warm, patient and encouraging instructor who combines her classroom expertise and martial arts training to help her students grow in self-confidence and independence.

Chris Settino

Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt

9 Years Training

Began training at Martial Way in early 2002. Earned black belt in 2005. Cross-trained in Jiu-Jitsu, and very active in other athletic pursuits. Chris often substitutes for Mr Connors on Saturdays.

Michael Brosnan

2nd Degree Black Belt

16 years training
Red Cross instructor in CPR and First Aid Retired after 26 years in Coast Guard
Earned Black Belt in 2006 at the age of 51. Mike is the Head Insructor at Martial Way of Saint Albans

Mitchell Miller, Ph.D.

2nd Degree Black Belt in Kempo JiuJitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo

10+ years training

Mitch has been studying martial arts on and off since college (shotokan karate, kodokan judo, sosuishi-ryu jujutsu and ishin-ryu karate) before finding kempo, his true martial arts calling. By day, Mitch is a scientific informatics expert, consulting on software and databases for researchers, but on nights and weekends, he expands his knowledge of martial arts, teaching once a week in St. Albans and assisting at Sunday open work-outs. He believes the most important organ in self defense is the brain and finds the mental stimulation of martial arts complements science and technology.

Toni Kunker

2nd Degree Black Belt in Kempo JiuJitsu

7 Years Training

Toni earned her 1st degree Black Belt in July, 2009 at the age of 48 and has also cross-trained in Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Arnis.  She assists and teaches various classes, children's camps, and has experience with private instruction.  She works well with a variety of populations that range in age and ability, as well as individuals with special needs.

Toni is an ISFTA Ceritified Personal Trainer, a licensed Zumba Instructor and TRX Trainer/Instructor.  She has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years as an instructor and trainer.  Her patience, enthusiasm and energy provide a great source of motivation to students. 

Karen Chevalier

2nd Degree Black Belt in Kempo JiuJitsu

Eric Provost

1st Degree Black Belt in Kempo Jiu-Jitsu

Eric has 5+ years of experience at Kempo JiuJitsu and 2+ years of teaching experience.

Jamie LeBlanc

2nd Degree Black Belt in Kempo Jiu-Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo

15+ Years of experience with 11+ years of teaching experience.

Jamie came to Martial Way in 2010 with 13+ years of Shaolin Kempo experience from the Vallari's System. Has taught many types of classes and has extensive weapons training. Jamie is planning on testing for his 3rd degree black belt in Kempo Jiu-Jitsu summer 2013.