Shihan Melissa Warner

 

8th Degree Black Belt
Chief Master Instructor

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Shihan Melissa is a highly accomplished Martial
Artist with over 30 years of training and multiple
Black belts in Sullivan’s American Kenpo and Nick
Cerio’s Kenpo. Shihan Melissa trains directly under
her parents Grand Master Hanshi and Shihan
Sullivan. Her extensive tournament background

includes National Titles in Forms, Weapons, and
Sparring. Beyond traditional martial arts, she is
skilled in Muay Thai/Muay Lao, & Kickboxing. She
serves as a certified judge and referee for
professional bouts.

Dedicated to both her craft and community, Shihan
Melissa conducts annual self-defense seminars with
the Girl Scouts of America and has served as the
secretary on the board of directors for Regional
Fight Sports, a non-profit Martial Arts Scholarship
Organization. She also directs the Kids Kumite
Championships, a Muay Thai organization for
children. Shihan Melissa is known for empowering
women and girls through martial arts, fostering
confidence and self-defense skills.

Shihan Melissa's classes blend expertise with fun,
catering to all ages. Her dedication inspires students
to grow, thrive and unlock their full potential. She
also offers fitness kickboxing classes at her location,
combining martial arts techniques with
cardiovascular exercise for a fun, energetic workout!

Outside of martial arts, Shihan Melissa values family
time with her husband and three children, balancing
her passion for training with personal life.

Join Shihan Melissa's journey, empowering
individuals and strengthening communities through
martial arts.

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