Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Ju-Jitsu and other martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. Here are a few of Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute's instructors and other staff members, starting with Anthony Quatrochi:

Anthony Quatrochi  (Shihan)  Shihan Quatrochi has been training in the martial arts since 1987, and has over 20 years as an instructor. Being a student of many martial art systems and styles, it was not until he met his Ju Jitsu instructor that he realized that this was the style for him. He started teaching at a local health club in Dutchess County in 1994. In 2003 he took his loyal students to their new home: Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute in the Hark Plaza in Wappingers Falls. Shihan's many years as an instructor have solidified his belief that martial arts are one of the only things in our society that still hold onto traditional value systems and integrate physical as well as tangible lessons. He feels a need to give back to his students; all the things he was very fortunate to learn from many great instructors.

Ian Cameron  (Sensei) Sensei Cameron has been training at AQMAI for about 7 years. Sensei Cameron is a graduate and participant of our annual Roy C Ketchem self defense seminar, that he now helps instruct to give back what was given to him. A quote from student “Sensei is always eager to help me in class, he makes me feel important at the school.” Michael R

Adam Nacov  (Shodan) Shodan Nacov has been training at AQMAI since he was 6 years old. At the age of 14 Shodan obtained his Black belt ranking in Kokoro- Kai Ju-Jitsu and has instructed classes for over 6 years at AQMAI. Shodan is a Honor Student at Lourds High school and has mentored students for many years at AQMAI. A quote from a parent “He has such a way with the young ones, you would never imagine he is only 16 years old.” Allison R

Jeremy Atkins  (Shodan) A former student of Roy C. Ketchem and Dutchess Community College, he is now attending the University of New Paltz in the hopes of becoming a Certified teacher through the state. "I joined this school with the intention of bettering myself, now as an instructor, I aim to help the students reach their goals." Shodan has been training for over six yeras and teaching at the school for three years. "Shodan Atkins is wonderful with the children." Ann C.

Tyler Hunt  (Shodan) Shodan Hunt has been a student of AQMAI since he was 8 years old. At the age of 16 he became a full instructor after many years of training. "Shodan Hunt has been doing great with the children and adult classes. He is a wonderful addition to our staff!" Shihan

Scott Leinen  (Sempai) Sempai Leinen has been training under Shihan Quatrochi for over 20 years. A former Law enforcement and military officer, Sempai thrives for perfection in Ju Jitsu technique and modern day health. Sempai heads up our Law Enforcement & Correctional seminars and is our Fishkill instructor.

John Rossi  (Sempai) Sempai Rossi has been in the martial arts for over 25 years in the Hudson Valley. Having been a good friend with Shihan Quatrochi for most of those years he was eager to help Shihan instruct the new students at AQMAI. Sempai Rossi is also a business leader running his own business, Rossi and Sons Accounting. "He is a great asset to the AQMAI Team, and I am proud he's one of our instructors." says Shihan Quatrochi

For more information about the Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute staff or training programs, please contact us at 845-298-2177 or by clicking here.