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Hanshi Larry Zahand

9th Degree Black Belt

Hanshi Larry Zahand is 9th Degree Black Belt has been studying the martial arts for over four decades. He has trained in many different systems and has acquired mastery level in ...

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Sensei Matt Zahand

4th Degree Black Belt

Sensei Matt is the program director of the dojo (training facility) and one of the chief instructors. A veteran of the United States Navy, he mixes his charismatic personality ...

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Sensei Tammy Zahand

4th Degree Black Belt

Sensei Tammy Zahand has been practicing Martial Arts with Grand Master Zahand for more than twenty years. She is the head pre-school instructor and loves to work with the little ...

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Renshi Christian Kuehm

6th Degree Black Belt

Renshi Christian Kuehm started his Martial Arts training while attending Hiram College. After graduating in 1985, Renshi Kuehm looked to further his training. In 1992, through a ...

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Sensei Jerry Laing

3rd Degree Black Belt

Sensei Jerry Laing started in Martial arts when he was just 8 or 10 years old with Ishen Ryu Karate. He went on to practice Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu in College. Jerry began ...

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Sensei Seth Sharp

2nd Degree Black Belt

Sensei Seth Sharp started training at the age of 21. His passion for the martial arts started at a very young age. Moving to the Akron area was difficult for him until he found ...

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Sensei Rijon Perry

2nd Degree Black Belt

Sensei Rijon Perry is a 5-time AKJU national champion. He's been with the Zahand's for 13 years, studying the art of Shotokan Karate. He embodies self-discipline, determination ...

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Sempai Konnor "KJ" Hummell

1st Degree Black Belt

I began training in January 2013, have been a Sempai since 2017, and earned my first dan black belt in March 2019. Martial arts have helped me gain self confidence and become a ...

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Shaunna Clark

My son has been going to Zahand's since the first grade, over four years now. To say that they are amazing is an understatement. We joined at first, hoping that he could learn to funnel some of his frustrations and emotional challenges into a more structured and positive outlet.  Through all of the instructor's patience, structure, dedication, discipline and love, he has been given so much more. I say "all of the instructors", because every single one of them gives their all to our kids.  I cannot single one person out.
They have taught him so much more than Martial Arts.  He has been taught discipline. With hard work comes the reward of accomplishing his goals. He has been taught respect, not just to others, but also to respect himself and see his self worth. He does not find it hard to "do the right thing" when he sees situations at school or in social settings with other children, and will sometimes be the only voice to stand out in the right.

As parents, these are things that we hope to teach our children and pray that they keep these qualities throughout their adult lives.  But honestly speaking, we cannot do this alone.  We have found at Zahand's a community of like minded people who want to live by the same morals and strive every day to be better than the day before.

Due to COVID and personal reasons, we had to break for a few months and they completely understood.  Most businesses would give you a hard time and make it very difficult to take time off.  We were able to pause our membership and come right back when we were ready. Not only did they understand but they kept checking in with us throughout the months to see if we needed anything and to just let us know they were here for us.

So if you just want to learn Martial Arts, of course I recommend them.  They are very knowledgeable and Spencer is a proud brown belt excited to work towards his black. But if you want to learn more than just Martial Arts, this is the dojo for you. This is the family for you.
As Spencer said tonight on our way to class, "They are like a second home".
-Shaunna

Matthew Malek

This is a family run establishment that is truly worth the time and investment. The team at Zahand is dedicated to helping children learn karate with a disciplined and fun approach. Matt and team truly care about the well being of the children and all that attend their classes. I highly recommend!!

Dave Mitchell

Great instructors. Facility is fantastic.

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