Black Belts
Here are a few of our members who have achieved black belts and you might see around
Executive Senior Master Patrick Malone 7th Dan
Executive Senior Master Malone is a life long martial artist. Semi-retired you will see him at the club from time to time helping out.
Jacob LePage 1st Dan
Jacob received his 1st Dan in Tang Soo Do under Master Jon Gartmann.
William Pophal 1st Dan
Mr. William Pophal has been actively train since 2015.
Jack Zamzow 2nd Dan
Mr. Jack has been in the Merrill Karate for a long time beginning his training with Master Jon Gartmann. Jack is actively training at the Merrill Karate Club and enjoys general fitness and can be seen lifting and working out.
Cody Rogers 1st Dan
Mr. Cody Rogers began martial arts as a teenager at the Merrill Karate Club. He is a Marine Corp Veteran and Merrill native enjoys the fitness and verity offered at the Merrill Karate Club. You can spot him helping out during his free time and actively training.
Conor Marheine 1st Dan
Mr. Conor Marheine started training in 2020. He enjoys helping out when he can and enjoys learn weapon styles of martial arts