Hello!  I am Mark Leahy, chief instructor of the KA Covance corporate karate program where a small but dedicated group of adult martial artists have been training since Mr. Koster started the program back in 1991.

There were several reasons why I started karate classes; mainly curiosity, a desire to stay in shape and the fact that several of my coworkers were also giving it a try.  I quickly realized that martial arts are so much more than a fitness class.  I reached a level of self discipline and confidence that I didn’t realize was possible.  Martial arts are rooted in tradition but with constant innovation and blending of different fighting styles there is always more to learn!  This change is what keeps martial arts exciting and challenging and is why I continue to train today... I achieved the rank of fourth degree black belt in May of 2007.