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During the
1980’s, Mr. Cormier competed in regional and national
martial arts tournaments throughout the Northeast and
either won or placed in the top four in all of his events.
 In 1987,
Mr. Cormier opened this dojo and has been the chief
instructor ever since. Mr. Cormier has
taught many hundreds of children and adults in his karate
and jujitsu programs and has promoted dozens of black
belts.
Over the years he has given many self-defense seminars and
demonstrations to non-profit organizations such as the Boy
and Girl Scouts, church organizations, town fund raising
events, women’s groups, business groups and adult
education classes.
Since 1988 he has offered after school karate programs at
the Holliston elementary and middle schools. He has been a
guest instructor and assistant guest instructor at other
martial arts schools throughout New England. In addition,
he has been welcomed by police departments for advanced
self-defense training and weapons tactics.
Mr. Cormier serves as master of ceremonies
and is a floor coordinator for the semi-annual WMAF
martial arts tournament held at Reggie Lewis Track and
Athletic Center in Boston.
Shihan Cormier’s credentials:
December 20, 2005: Promoted to 4th degree black belt and
certified instructor in Yoshitsune Jujitsu by Master Larry
Garron.
October 16, 2004: Inducted into the World Martial Arts
Federation Hall of Fame.
April 1, 2003: Promoted to 3rd degree black belt in
Hakkoryu Jujitsu by Master Larry Garron and certified as
such by the Hakkoryu Jujitsu Headquarters in Japan.
January 15, 2002: Elected to the Executive Board of the
World Martial Arts Federation.
March 24, 2000: Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall
of Fame as a “Master Instructor of the Year”.
November 19, 1999: Promoted to 7th degree black belt in
Okinawan Goju ryu karate and awarded the title of Shihan
(Master) by Master Larry Garron.
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