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 Sn. Master Salazar and the Merrill Karate Club.
Alexis Rodgers 1st Dan
Miss. Alexis Rodgers received her 1st Dan under Sn. Master Adam Salazar in August 2022.
William Pophal 1st Dan
Mr. William Pophal received his 1st Dan under Sn. Master Adam Salazar in August 2022.
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.
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