Kyoshi Marion Manzo
Director, Midtown

Kyoshi Marion Manzo is a 7th Degree Black Belt and Director of Northern Karate's Midtown location. She has more than thirty years experience studying and researching a variety of martial arts and received her certification from the World Kobudo Federation and All Okinawan Karate-do Federation (Japan).

Formerly among the North American Sport Karate Association's top-ten rated female competitors, Kyoshi Manzo was also voted Female Black Belt Competitor by the U.S. Shotokai Association and the Ontario Karate Circuit. She was named a "Woman on the Move" by the Toronto Sun and is a featured lecturer and performer at international seminars, as well as on television programs and videotapes.

Kyoshi Manzo has co-authored and edited articles for many international martial arts publications. Furthermore, she co-authored "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts" and edited the "History and Traditions of Okinawan Martial Arts".

With a background that also includes fitness and yoga, Kyoshi Manzo has developed innovative programs such as Cardio Combat® and Budo Bliss®.