Program director of Franklin Martial Arts, Bruno Souza holds the rank of Fourth Degree Black Belt, Master Instructor. Master Souza began training Taekwondo in 1991 and received his black belt in 1998. Master Souza is also an experienced competitor in TKD, having competed at numerous states, nationals and international TKD competitions.

- 1997 National Taekwondo Champion [Sparring GOLD]
- 1997 National Taekwondo Champion [Forms GOLD]
- 1998 Collegiate National Taekwondo Champion [Sparring BRONZE]
- 1998 Collegiate National Taekwondo Champion [Forms GOLD]
- 7X Massachusetts TKD Champion

Andrew Wallace began training Taekwondo at Franklin Martial Arts at the age of 13 and earned the rank of Black Belt in 2008. Mr. Wallace is also a Taekwondo competitor and 2007 National Junior Olympic Champion.  He earned his 2nd degree Black Belt in 2009, and continues to be a dedicated student in Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.  Mr. Wallace is Franklin Martial Arts' Head Taekwondo Instructor under Master Souza, teaching classes for kids, teens and adults, and coaching the competition team while remaining active as a TKD competitor.  

Andrew "A. C." Cohen

- Kids & Teens Black Belt Taekwondo Instructor

Mr. Cohen started training Taekwondo at the age of 13.  He became National Forms Champion in 2010 (USAT Gold) and was promoted to the rank of Black Belt in 2011.  Mr. Cohen is a certified instructor and teaches classes for kids and teens, while he continues to train under Master Souza.  He also helps coach the competition team.  Mr. Cohen is an active competitor in WTF Taekwondo and is also a mixed martial artist practicing Muay Thai and holding a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.



Saulo Gomes

- Kids & Teens Taekwondo Instructor

Saulo Gomes started training Taekwondo at the age of 12, and became a tournament competitor very early in his career.  In 2011, he became National Sparring Champion (AAU Gold) and also National Forms Champion (AAU Silver).  Mr. Gomes is a Muay Thai pracitioner and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Mr. Gomes is also a certified TKD instructor under Master Souza.  He teaches beginner kids classes, and remains an active competitor.



Jordan Torti

- Kids & Teens Taekwondo Instructor

Jordan Torti began training Taekwondo in 2007, and is on the competition team; he won his first forms National title in 2011 (AAU Silver).  Mr. Torti is a certified instructor under Master Souza. He specializes in teaching intermediate kids classes, and works with the kids competition team.  Mr. Torti holds an orange belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he remains very active training and competing, 



Mike Preite

- Founder of Self-Defense Awareness
- Krav Maga Instructor
- Vee Arnis Jitsu Black Belt
- Trainer of Military, Law Enforcement, S.W.A.T. & Correctional Officers

Mr. Preite joined his first martial arts school in Providence in 1994.  The Impact Training and Fitness Center was where Mike was introduced to Sosuishi Ryu Ju-Jitsu and ground grappling.  In 1996 he branched out to a school located in Johnston RI, the N.E. Academy of Martial Arts.  There Mike was involved with Taksan Ryu Karate, Vee Arnis Jiu-jitsu (which incorporates Filipino Stick and Knife fighting), Muay Thai Kickboxing and no-nonsense street self-defense.  In 1998 Mike was introduced to Boxing and also Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Mike prides himself on teaching what he believes to be the most practical form of personal protection available to the average citizen.

Ann DiCecco

- Master Yoga Instructor
- Cardio Kickbox Instructor
- Personal Trainer

Instructor Ann DiCecco (Annie) has been a fitness professional for over 25 years and teaching Iyengar Yoga for over 10.  Ann's diverse group of students include preschoolers, elite athletes, coaches, moms & dads on the go, seniors, seniors with alzheimers, firefighters, bankers, teachers, nurses, post-op exercise, and more.