ZenQuest Martial Arts Center

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ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
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Front of the ZenQuest Martial Arts Center building in Lenox Commons
Also known asOkinawan Karate School
Date founded1972
Country of origin United States
FounderFrank Gorman
Current headMark Flynn, Connie Flynn
Arts taught
Ancestor schools
Official website zenquestmac.com

ZenQuest Martial Arts Center, formerly called the Okinawan Karate School, is a martial arts school located in Lenox, Massachusetts. The oldest martial arts school in Berkshire County, it was founded in 1972 as a dojo for Uechi-ryu karate. The school since expanded to include other martial arts, and currently provides instruction in Shohei-ryu karate (a spin-off of Uechi-ryu), Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, kobudo, and self-defense, and is the fastest growing martial arts community in Berkshire County. The school also contains a store which provides equipment, gear, and instructional media. It is affiliated with the Okinawan Karatedo Association, Demian Maia Jiu-Jitsu Association, and Team Sityodtong Boston, and is accredited by the North American Grappling Association. ZenQuest has received significant coverage by regional and local media in Berkshire County, including The Berkshire Eagle , Berkshires' Best Buys, Business, and Beyond, and Pittsfield Cable Television, for its regular youth tournaments and seminars with high-ranking officials from the school's parent organizations.

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History

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Training room #1 at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
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Exercise and weight room at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
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Training room #2 at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center

The school was originally based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and was opened on Lyman Street in 1972 by Sensei Frank Gorman, who according to Berkshires' Best Buys Business & Beyond introduced Uechi-ryu karate to Berkshire County. [1] [2] It is the oldest martial arts school in Berkshire County. [3] In 1993 the school was moved to the Pittsfield Plaza on West Housatonic Street, developing a significant children's program. Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn took ownership of the school in August 2002. They previously lived and worked in Albany, New York, and ran a smaller satellite dojo in Guilderland. The Flynns purchased the school from Bob and Lisken Dus, who stated at the time that they were entering into retirement and would focus on providing support to the Flynns. [2] In the fall of 2002, the Flynns widened the school's curriculum to include Brazilian "Gracie" jiu-jitsu. Mixed martial arts classes were added later. [2] The Flynns traveled to Okinawa, Japan, in 2003, 2007 and 2012 for training with world leaders in Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu. During the 2007 trip Mrs. Flynn was promoted to 5th Dan, and both attended the 2007 All Okinawa Championships, a worldwide championship event. Sensei Connie took third place in kata, while Sensei Mark managed to reach fourth in kumite. [2] In 2010, due to deterioration of the Pittsfield Plaza where it was located, and the need for additional space, the school relocated to Lenox Commons in Lenox, where it changed its name from Okinawan Karate School to ZenQuest Martial Arts Center. [4] Along with this relocation and name change the school updated classes to a full roster which includes Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts. [5] The school is now the largest martial arts community in Berkshire County. [3] In 2016, Mark Flynn received a belt-belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, becoming the third person in Berkshire County to achieve that high a rank in the art and the second in the United States to be awarded a black belt by Demian Maia. [6]

Events and seminars

The school has received regular coverage by The Berkshire Eagle and Pittsfield Cable Television, including the school's annual hosting of a youth tournament [7] [8] and black belt promotions, [9] and in 2002 was noted for helping a teen overcome disabilities. [10]

In 2005, the dojo made the headline story in The Berkshire Eagle for hosting a special camp called “Tokkun 2005” at Cross Athletic Center at Miss Hall's School. [11] The camp featured visiting karate masters from Okinawa, specifically Senseis Shigeru Takamiyagi (9 dan), Toshio Higa (8 dan), Hirokuni Yamashiro (7 dan), and Sakae Uechi (5 dan), and in addition to local students in Berkshire County had additional students from more distant areas such as Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, New York, Vermont, and Cape Cod. [11] Another event that received attention from The Berkshire Eagle was a visit from mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu legend Royce Gracie, who held a clinic at the dojo in 2009. [12] The year before, 2008, another jiu-jitsu clinic had been held with Robert “Crush” Kahn. [13] Several seminars are held every year with notable members from the Okinawan Karate-do Association and Sityodtong Muay Thai. [3] After ZenQuest left the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu network and joined Demian Maia's organization, Demian Maia held a seminar at the school on November 2, 2012, garnering attention from The Berkshire Eagle. [14]

Affiliation and associated schools

ZenQuest Martial Arts Center is a member of the Okinawan Karatedo Association, [3] [15] which is located in Okinawa and is the worldwide governing body for Shohei-ryu karate, and Team Sityodtong, [3] [16] a Muay Thai training camp based in Somerville, Massachusetts. The dojo was also an affiliate of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, [3] but the termination of its association with the Network was announced on February 2, 2012. [17] On February 18, the dojo announced that its jiu-jitsu program would be under Demian Maia. [18] The school is accredited by the North American Grappling Association. [19] ZenQuest maintains an affiliation with Mike Torres' Torres Advanced Combat Systems classes taught at the Quest Karate and Pace Karate schools in New Jersey.

Competitions

Karate

2007 All-Okinawa Championships

In 2007, Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn competed in the 2007 All-Okinawa Championships in Okinawa, which featured competitors from throughout the world. The results for the Flynns were as follows:

Name [2] Place [2] Division [2]
Connie Flynn3rd Place (Win)Women's Kata
Mark Flynn4th Place (No win) / Competed (No win) Kumite / Kata

Battle for Boston 2012

On April 22, 2012, ZenQuest competed in the Battle for Boston karate open tournament at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, five miles from Boston. The win was as follows:

NameWinEvent
Chris Mattoon [20] 3rd place [20] Men's Advanced Kata Ages 18–34 [20]

Grappling

ZenQuest Martial Arts center has participated in numerous grappling competitions, the following is a list of wins captured by the school.

Rhode Island, 2010

On October 16, 2010, On June 4, 2011, students from ZenQuest Martial Arts Center competed in the 2011 NAGA East Coast Championship in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The school took several wins, which are listed as follows:

Name [21] Win [21] Division [21]
Jedd Hall2nd / 3rdMens No-Gi Directors Expert Middle Weight / Mens GI Directors Expert Middle Weight
John Soules1st place / 2nd placeMens Masters No-Gi Intermediate Light Heavy Weight / Mens Gi Masters Blue Belt Light Heavy Weight

Rhode Island, 2011

On January 29, ZenQuest students competed in the NAGA New England Championship in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The school's win is as follows:

Name [22] Win [22] Division [22]
David Solis1st / 1stMens No-Gi Absolute Novice / Mens Gi White Belt Light Heavy Weight

Springfield, 2011

On June 4, 2011, students from ZenQuest Martial Arts Center competed in the 2011 NAGA East Coast Championship in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school took several wins, which are listed as follows:

Name [23] Win [23] Division [23]
Connor T. Faulkner3rd placeMens No-Gi Novice Fly Weight
Daniel Mazzeo2nd placeMasters No-Gi Novice Light Weight
Jedd L. Hall1st place / 1st placeMens No-Gi Directors Expert Middle Weight / Mens Gi Directors Expert Middle Weight
Jordan Bradford1st placeKids Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg). 7 & 8 year olds
Rick Byers3rd place / 3rd placeMens No-Gi Intermediate Light Heavy Weight / Mens Gi Blue Belt Light Heavy Weight
Robert Blessin1st placeMens No-Gi Novice Welter Weight Division
Sherman Somerville3rd placeMens Gi Blue Belt Light Weight

Hartford, 2011

On July 30, 2011, students from ZenQuest competed in the NAGA Hartford event in Hartford, Connecticut. The school's wins are as follows:

Name [24] Win [24] Division [24]
Cameron Loehr1st place Gi Advanced Teen
Connor T. Faulkner2nd place / 2nd placeMens No-Gi Novice Bantam Weight / Mens Gi Novice Flyweight
Tony Riello1st placeMens No-Gi Masters Cruiser Weight

Northeast Championship, 2011

On October 15, 2011, students from ZenQuest competed in the NAGA Northeast Championship. The results are as follows:

Name [25] Win [25] Division [25]
Chris Bradley3rd placeBoys Gi 70 to 79.9 lb (31.8 to 36.2 kg)
Connor T. Faulkner3rd placeMens Gi White Belt Fly Weight
Colleen Garrity2nd placeGirls No-Gi Beginner 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 16 & 17 yr olds
Noah Farevaag3rd place / 2nd placeBoys No-Gi Novice 80 to 89.9 lb (36.3 to 40.8 kg) 9 to 11 yr olds / Boys Gi Beginner 80 to 89.9 lb (36.3 to 40.8 kg) 11 yrs old
Robert Blessin3rd placeMens No-Gi Beginner Welter Weight
Stephen Taglieri2nd place / 2nd place / 1st placeBoys Gi Intermediate 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 11 & 12 years old / Boys No-Gi Intermediate 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 11 & 12 years old / Boys Gi Beginner
Timothy Somerville2nd place / 2nd placeMens No-Gi Intermediate Bantam-Weight / Mens Gi Blue-Belt Bantam-Weight

Rhode Island, 2012

On January 28, 2012, ZenQuest returned to Lincoln, Rhode Island for the New England Championship. Wins are as follows:

Name [26] Win [26] Division [26]
Cooper Shepardson1st place / 1st placeKids No-Gi Novice 49.9 lb (22.6 kg) and 7-8 year olds / Kids Gi Novice 49.9 lb (22.6 kg) and 7-8 year olds
Jack Purcell1st place / 1st placeKids No Gi Novice 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) 9 yr olds / Kids Gi Novice 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) 9 yr olds
James Purcell3rd placeKids Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 7 - 8 year olds
Jordan Bradford3rd place / 3rd placeGirls No-Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) & 8-9 year olds / Girls Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg)

Albany, 2012

On March 10, 2012, ZenQuest competed at Albany, New York. The schools wins are as follows:

Name [27] Win [27] Division [27]
Brandon Lucchese1st placeMen's No-Gi Novice Bantam Weight
Colleen Garrity2nd place / 3rd placeWomen's No-Gi Novice Fly Weight / Women's Gi White Belt Fly Weight
Cooper Shepardson2nd placeKids' No-Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 8-9 year olds
Jack Purcell3rd place / 3rd placeKids' No-Gi Beginner 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) / Kids' Gi Beginner 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) 8-9 year olds
James Purcell1st place / 1st placeKids' No-Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) / Kids' Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg)
Jordan Bradford1st place / 2nd placeGirls No-Gi Beginner 60 to 69.9 lb (27.2 to 31.7 kg) / Girls Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 8-9 year olds
Jedd L. Hall2nd place / 1st placeMen's No-Gi Expert Welter Weight / Directors' Gi Expert Middle Weight
Neil Von Flatern3rd placeMen's Gi White Belt Welter Weight
Samuel Johnson2nd placeKids' Gi Beginner 80 to 89.9 lb (36.3 to 40.8 kg) 11 years old
Stephen Taglieri3rd place / 3rd placeKids' No-Gi Beginner 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) / Kids' Gi Beginner 115 to 129.9 lb (52.2 to 58.9 kg) 10-12 year olds

East Coast 2012

On May 5, 2012, ZenQuest competed at NAGA East Coast Championship in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Name [28] Win [28] Division [28]
Conner Faulkner2nd place / 2nd placeMens No-Gi Intermediate Bantam Weight / Mens Gi Blue Belt Fly Weight
Robert Blessin3rd placeMens No-Gi Intermediate Middle Weight

Schenectady, 2012

On September 8, 2012, ZenQuest competed at NAGA New York in Schenectady, New York.

Name [29] Win [29] Division [29]
Colleen Garrity2nd place / 3rd placeWomen's No-Gi Beginner Light Weight / Women's Gi White Belt Light Weight
Conner Faulkner2nd place / 2nd placeMen's No-Gi Intermediate Fly Weight / Men's Gi Blue Belt Fly Weight
Neil Von Flatern2nd placeMen's Gi White Belt Middle Weight
Robert Blessin1st placeMen's No-Gi Intermediate Welter Weight
Scott Stetz2nd place / 2nd placeMasters' No-Gi Novice Cruiser Weight / Masters' Gi White Belt Cruiser Weight

New England Championship 2013

On January 26–27, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the New England Championship in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Name [30] Win [30] Division [30]
Bryan Rahilly3rd placeMens No-Gi Novice Light Weight
Caleb Pollard1st place / 1st placeKids Kids No-Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 9 & 10 year olds / Kids Gi Novice 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg) 9 & 10 year olds
Neil Von Flatern3rd placeMens No-Gi Intermediate Middle Weight
Shannon Pollard2nd place / 2nd placeGirls No-Gi Novice 51 to 54 lb (23 to 24 kg) 7 years old / Girls Gi Novice 51 to 54 lb (23 to 24 kg) 7 years old
Stephen Taglieri2nd place / 1st placeKids No-Gi Intermediate 130 to 149.9 lb (59.0 to 68.0 kg) 13 years old / Kids Novice No-Gi 130 to 139.9 lb (59.0 to 63.5 kg)

Albany, 2013

On March 16, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the NAGA Albany in Albany, New York.

Name [31] Win [31] Division [31]
Jack Purcell1st place / 2nd placeKids' No-Gi Beginner 70 to 79.9 lb (31.8 to 36.2 kg) / Kids' Gi Beginner 70 to 79.9 lb (31.8 to 36.2 kg)
Caleb Pollard2nd place / 2nd placeKids' No-Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg), 9-10 year olds / Kids' Gi Beginner 50 to 59.9 lb (22.7 to 27.2 kg), 9-10 year olds
Shannon Pollard1st place / 1st placeGirl's No-Gi Novice / Girl's Gi Novice
Jordan Bradford2nd place / 3rd placeGirl's No-Gi Intermediate / Girl's Gi Intermediate
Chris Clark3rd placeMen's No-Gi Novice Welter Weight
Matt Gerlitz1st place / 1st placeMasters' No-Gi Novice Middle Weight / Masters' Gi White Belt Middle Weight
Jedd L. Hall2nd place / 1st placeDirectors' No-Gi Expert Middle Weight / Directors' Gi Expert Middle Weight

Manchester, 2013

On April 6, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the New England Submission Challenge in Manchester, Connecticut.

Name [32] Win [32] Division [32]
Matt GerlitzSilverNo-Gi 170 to 184.9 lb (77.1 to 83.9 kg)

Plymouth, 2013

On April 20, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the North American Pankration and Grappling Association Pankration Championships at Plymouth, Massachusetts. Their wins are as follows:

Name [33] Win [33]
Chris Clark2nd place in division
Neil Von Flattern1st place in division
Ricky Chiu3rd place in division

East Coast 2013

On May 4, 2013, ZenQuest competed at the NAGA East Coast Championship in Danbury, Connecticut.

Name [34] Win [34] Division [34]
Nicole Viale2nd place / 2nd placeWomen's No-Gi Novice Light Heavy Weight / Women's White Belt Middle Weight

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