Dan Shapiro - Instructor

Dan is a life long student of the martial arts. Dan began his martial arts training in 1968 with Ishin Ryu Karate and has obtained a 4th degree black belt in this discipline. Through his years of training he has also reached the level of 1st degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and has trained in many other arts which include Judo and Kung Fu to name a few. Dan has now set out a new quest and desire to add another black belt to his accomplishments in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He is well on his way after receiving the rank of purple belt under Paul.  As a kids instructor Dan brings with him many years of experience in the martial arts.