About Island Martial Arts

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Island Martial Arts was established in 1995 by Grand Master Sal Comito. In January of 2006, it was taken over by Master Pete Paramithis. Master Pete has been training in various forms of martial arts for over 30 years. Island Martial Arts has a primary focus on the art, as well as the sport, of Tae Kwon Do. No matter what age or experience level you are, Master Pete and his instructors would be more than happy to impart their knowledge on you.

Our Instructors:

Master Pete Paramithis
Owner/Master Instructor
5th Dan Blackbelt

Master Pete is the current owner of Island Martial Arts. He has been training for over 34 years in other forms of martial arts.
Master Jimmy Rassias
Master Instructor
7th Dan Blackbelt Vadha Kempo

Master Jimmy is the Vadha Kempo instructor at Island Martial Arts. He also holds a blackbelt in Judo.
Master Joe Siesto
Master Instructor
4th Dan Blackbelt

Master Joe has been training for 20 years. He is also a gym teacher and stresses the "school" phase.
Sir R.J. Boyle
Master Instructor
4th Dan Blackbelt

Sir R.J. has been training for 15 years and is an original student of Island Martial Arts. He is the former captain of the Demo Team, as he currently schools in Boston.
Sir Raymond Dudley
Instructor
4th Dan Blackbelt

Sir Ray has been training for 13 years. He also fights in kickboxing and grappling competitions.
Albert Russo
Master Instructor
4th Dan Blackbelt

Alert has been studying martial arts for 16 years - beginning when he was just 5 years old. He is now a master instructor.
Sir Frank Crea
Instructor
3rd Dan Blackbelt

Sir Frankie is a 2nd Degree instructor who has been training for 7 years. He is the assistant captain of the demo team.
Sir Orlando Molina
Instructor
3rd Dan Blackbelt

Sir Orlando has been training for 15 years. Former captain of the Demo Team, Sir Orlando has returned to occasionally teaching at Island Martial Arts. He now works full time with ConEd.
Tom Attino
2nd Dan Blackbelt

Tom is 20 years old, but has been studying Tae Kwon Do for 15 years. He has held true to the art for all of his life.
Christine Gerbino
Women's Cardio Instructor
1st Dan Blackbelt

Christine started out as a student of our martial arts and cardio classes 3 years ago. She quickly became an enthusiastic and motivating instructor.
Lana Fay
Women's Cardio Instructor

Lana started out as nothing more than a parent of our school. She quickly rose up to becoming an integral staff member and is now even teaching some of our Women's classes.
Pia Polo
Zumba Instructor

Pia is our lead Zumba instructor. With high energy and great moves, she is sure to keep you coming back for more Zumba here at Island Martial Arts.