Two generations of the Tearney family have taught on this floor. These are the instructors who lead every class — and hold the standard the dojo was built on in 1969. Read the full Tearney story →
Kyoshi · 6th-Degree Black Belt
Born and raised in the dojo by two nationally acclaimed black belts, Alexis earned her black belt in 2004 and certified for Shodan in 2005. A Political Science graduate of Syracuse University, she now owns and runs the school alongside her husband and family. Her service-oriented approach is the foundation everything here is built on.
Yudansha · Shodan, 1st-Degree Black Belt
Mel started in 2010 and fell in love with karate's structure and routine. A junior instructor by 2013 and a black belt by 2021, she founded Team Tearney — the school's competition team — and has led it to multiple Grand Championships.
Adult Green Belt
Amy began training in 2022 alongside her two sons, and later her husband — karate quickly became the whole family's passion. She competes on Team Tearney and assists across class levels, helping new families feel at home on the mat.
The point of training is who you become, not what you can do.
Show up. Bow in. Repeat — for the next ten thousand classes.
For your teachers, your training partners, and yourself.
Earned through honest effort, not through anyone's permission.
The dojo is a second home — we treat it, and each other, that way.