360 Defense Martial Arts Norwich Instructors
Chief Instructor - Charlie McShane![]()
![]() with Master Tran, 2009
With over 25 years of experience, Charlie has traveled all over the US and to England to study and compete in martial arts, as well as learn modern teaching and motivational techniques.
Competitive Achievements:
![]() with Rickson Gracie, 2004
Charlie has also instructed the Hartford Police in unarmed techniques, as well as taught a self-defense course at the Navy Base in Groton.
As a full-time, professional martial artist since 1996, Charlie has trained with instructors like Royce Gracie, Marcio Stambowsky, Grandmaster Steven Voelker, Kru Jake Steinmann, Paul Garcia, Tom Sotis, Marco DeLima, and top USJA instructors Bill Montgomery and Joan Love. Charlie is a "Competent Communicator", Awarded by Toastmasters International for public speaking. ![]() Sensei Secrets for Mom & Dad by Charlie McShane, 2012.
He is the author of the 2012 book "Sensei Secrets for Mom & Dad: A Parent's Guide To Helping Your Child Get The Most From The Martial Arts", a manual for "Karate Parents" to make the most of martial arts training for their kids. Based on fifteen-plus years of teaching children, the book details the time-tested methods that Sensei Instructors have used for decades to coach children in the mental aspects of martial arts.
The book is available here at 360 Defense Norwich or... Order your copy of "Sensei Secrets" now! Head Instructor - Andy Rojo
Instructor - Sal D'Angelo
Sensei Instructor - Barbara Cedio![]()
Mrs. Cedio sets the example with her hard work ethic and intense commitment. In her 50s and a proud grandmother, Mrs. Cedio shows that age is not an issue in martial arts training. She teaches the very popular Saturday morning class at 360 Defense Martial Arts Norwich, and is in charge of Black Belt Bootcamp, the intensive three-month period before testing for black belt. |
360 Defense Martial Arts LLC
15 Wawecus Street
Norwich, Connecticut 06360
860-889-1818
15 Wawecus Street
Norwich, Connecticut 06360
860-889-1818
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