Andrew Bloch

Andrew Bloch has trained extensively in the martial arts for 18 years. Primarily in Taekwondo, Jiu-jitsu and Fencing. In addition he practices yoga on a regular basis and has trained with some of the biggest names in yoga including Ana Forest, David Swenson and Duncan Wong. Recently Andrew has been honored to be the first teacher of Budokon in Massachusetts and studied with system founder Cameron Shayne. Currently Andrew is pursuing his 4 th Dan in Taekwondo, while continuing his yoga and fencing practice.

Karen Larsen

Karen studied ballet, modern, and African dance at Williams College and was an active member in the Bershire Dance Society. Additonaly, Karen studied at Jenette Neil Dance Studio, Impulse Dance Studio, and Cambridge Dance Complex. Karen taught various dance and fitness classes in Boston for 15 years. Karen has studied yoga with Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, David Swenson, and presently, Duncan Wong.

Additional Instructors:

Annie Herlihy
I am a married stay at home mother of 4 children. I believe every day is a gift, and that it is our responsibility to take care of our body mind and spirit. For me this means many things. I try to remember to express gratitude every day for all the gifts is my life. I sing because it brings joy to myself, hopefully to others as well. I love food, and cook healthy delicious meals for my family and myself. I exercise to clear my mind and strengthen my body. I was born with a lot of energy, and a positive outlook. I try to channel this energy in my classes. And remember drink lots of water, my grandmother always said it cures everything.

Lorraine Shedoudi
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Nick Buanomico
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Ted Zizza
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Kit Caldicott
Kit is a resident of Maynard, mom of three great kids, Matthew, 10, Liza, 9, and Liam 8. She has been happily married to Danny for 12 years. Kit has been a member of Warrior's Way since we opened and attends most of our classes on a regular basis.

Fitness has always been a big part of Kit's life. Kit did gymnastics as a child and was very involved in team sports in high school and college. She's participated and captained her high school field hockey and track teams and played three years of women's Rugby at Boston College. Kit enjoys competing in adult sprint triathlons and running races whenever she can. Most recently Kit has become a coach for Beachbody, Inc. Beachbody markets and sells in home fitness programs-including her brother's best selling programs Power90 and Power90X. Kit provides nutritional and fitness support to the Beachbody community. When Kit is not working at Warrior's she works as a Learning Designer and Developer for Impact Performance Group in Wellesley, Ma.

Lindsay Cotter
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Derek Tommy
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Dan Bryant
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John Steiger
John has been a competitive triathlete and mountain biker for over 10 years. He has competed in over 60 races ranging from sprint to half-ironman distances and marathons. John also competes in ultra endurance mountain bike races. He has completed 24 hour mountain bike races as a four man team, two man team, and most recently completing the race as solo rider where he spent over 19 hours on is bike in the 24 hour period. He is a member of the Minuteman Road/Multi Sport Club and USA Triathlon Association.

John was also a competitive lacrosse player in high school, college, and the club level. Growing up in Longmeadow MA, John was a member of 3 MA State Champion teams. He then played four years at the University of Vermont and continued after college playing for competitive club teams. John is now coaching in Sudbury for the youth program.

Nicholas Askinazi
Nick has been training in Taekwondo for 18 years and holds a 4th degree black belt. Nicks certification is through the Kukkiwon, the governing body of WTF Taekwondo. Nick's teaching experience includes 3 years of full time instruction as a Master Instructor, President of the Umass Taekwondo Club from 98-03, Martial Arts Physical Education Lead for Umass 98-03. Along with experience and involvement in conducting seminars and tournaments. Nicks has expanded his training over the past 6 years to include Mixed Martial Arts (BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling & Boxing) which he trains regularly at. Aside from all the training, Nick works as a Program Controller for Raytheon in Marlborough.

Brenda Monaco
I have been a member of Warriors Way since April of 2007 and was honored to become a staff member since June of 2007. I am the Tuesday and Friday morning babysitter, so the moms can have a worry free workout. My experience at Warrior’s Way has been positive and truly has rejuvenated my life as well as my family’s life. As we all know life can be hectic and a bit crazy at times. What better way is there to release all of life’s energy that is thrown to us? Warrior’s Way has been a blessing for us.

Just a few personal things about me: I am a wife, a mother of four beautiful children and of course an Animal Lover! I spend most of my time trying to be happy and stay healthy. Other than my children, animals are my passion. I have a dog and four cats. I am an animal groomer and practice homeopathy with my family and my animals as well my clients. I believe knowledge is the key to a happy and healthy life.

Julie Centofanni
I believe that the practice of Yoga provides people with what they need. Whether you are looking for strength or relaxation, flexibility or fluidity, confidence or balance yoga will provide for you. Whatever motivates you to begin your yoga practice, be it the desire for strength or flexibility, you will reap its many other benefits. It is inevitable. There is no one specific person who is more suited to practice Yoga than any other, an open mind and a genuine respect for the art of Yoga as well as for those that you practice with, after all there is an exchange of energy that takes place during a Yoga session. I strongly believe that as important as it is to rigorously exercise your body it is just as important to nourish it with the practice of Yoga."