The Japan Karate Association of Boston 
Instructors
Marilyn Tressel, 5th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1977 - Joined JKA Boston:
1980 - Instructor's training:
SKDI "A Course" and "B Course" graduate - Highlight:
Represented the US in the 1992 Shoto World Cup. Competed in many US National Championships from 1981-1991.
James Young, 5th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1973 - Joined JKA Boston:
1985 - Instructor's training:
SKDI "A Course" and "B Course" graduate - Highlight:
Member of Massachusetts State kata and kumite teams that were finalists in multiple US Nationals Championships. Jim also studied Kendo (Japanese fencing).
Ed Page , 5th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1977 - Joined JKA Boston:
1980 - Instructor's training: SKDI "B Course" graduate
- Highlight:
Achieved 2nd place kata, Senior Division at the ISKF National Tournament 2003
Cynthia Toryu, 5th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1982 - Joined JKA Boston:
1986 - Instructor's training:
SKDI "A Course" and "B Course" graduate - Highlight:
Represented the US in the 1994 Shoto World Cup and in the 2006 Gichin Funakoshi World Cup.
Bob Grady, 4th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1982 - Joined JKA Boston:
1982 - Instructor's training:
SKDI "B Course" graduate - Highlight:
Certified by radKIDS as a self-defense instructor for kids
Geoff Madeiros, 4th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1978 - Joined JKA Boston:
1985 - Instructor's training:
Participated in the SKDI "B Course" - Highlight:
Represented the US in the 1994 and 1996 Shoto World Cup championships. Geoff has also trained in England and Bermuda. For two years, Geoff trained with Sensei Mori in NYC.
Tina Ní Riain, 4th Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1984 - Joined JKA Boston:
1984 - Instructor's training:
SKDI "B Course" graduate - Highlight:
While teaching English in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Tina trained in Aomori. Tina is fluent in Japanese. In 2006, Tina represented the US in the Gichin Funakoshi World Cup.
Josh Wilber, 3rd Dan
Background:
- Began training:
1994 - Joined JKA Boston:
2002 - Instructor's training:
SKDI "B Course" graduate - Highlight:
While studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan, Josh trained at the Honbu Dojo (JKA headquarters). He also taught English in Japan through the JET Program, which allowed him to train in Morioka, Iwate and Aichi. Josh is fluent in Japanese. In 2006, Josh represented the US in the Gichin Funakoshi World Cup.
David St. Amand
Background:
- Began training:
1964 - Joined JKA Boston:
1978 (Founder) - Instructor's training:
Extensive training wtih Sensei Mori - Highlight:
Has been affiliated with Sensei Mori since 1970. Around 1978, David founded JKA Boston with two others. He has also studied Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido (the art of drawing a sword).