Ed Powers

Head Instructor & Owner

Ed has been training for 35 years in martial arts. He is currently a 7th degree black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate as well as a 2nd degree black belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Master Pedro Sauer and Tony Rinaldi. Ed is also an expert in Police Defensive Tactics as well as Therapeutic Martial Arts for children on the spectrum.

Alyssa Powers

Melissa Powers

Head Instructor & Owner

Melissa has been training for 33 years in martial arts. She is currently a 7th degree black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With the assistance of her husband Ed, she developed a Therapeutic Martial Arts program to help autistic and special needs students.

Mikki Quinones-Sikora

Instructor

Mikki began studying under Grand Master Jim LaRocco while attending Baldwin Wallace University. After a break of 30 years, she decided to return to training and found Powers Martial Arts. Mikki achieved her dream of Sho Dan (1st degree black belt) in 2019.

Charlie Sikora

Instructor

Charlie began training in Isshin Ryu Karate, at the age of 51. He joined his wife in training under Masters Ed and Melissa Powers. While training for exercise and learning of the martial arts, Charlie has earned the rank of San Dan (3rd degree black belt).