Sensei Steve Ciriaco and Sensei Michelle Ratthe have trained under Master Joseph Kelljchian for over 17 years. They assisted him in weapons, fighting, and rape prevention seminars in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and throughout the United States. Sensei Steve and Sensei Michelle have been teaching together for over 16 years. They started a school together when they were brown belts; they received their black belts from Master Kelljchian in 1989.  They are currently teaching in two locations: Pembroke Pines, Florida and Plantation, Florida. USA Goju karate is a part of their lives and they will go on to share this life with others.

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Sensei Steve Ciriaco was given the black belt name "Tiger Shark"  by Master Kelljchian.

He currently holds the rank of Rokudan, 6th degree black belt; in the USA Goju system.

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Sensei Michelle Ratthe was given the black belt name "Coyote"  by Master Kelljchian.

She currently holds the rank of Godan, 5th degree black belt; in the USA Goju system.