Head Coach Danny Zaino


 Originally from Long Island , New York born August 2, 1960, Danny Zaino began his martial arts studies in Palm Beach Gardens , Florida at the age of fifteen with the local the YMCA.  Dabbling in the arts of Kang Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do and GoJu-Ryu, Mr. Zaino began serious training after High School when he joined the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. Stationed in Korea he studied the art of Moo Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do.  After 13 months he was transferred to Ft. Bliss , Texas where he joined the US Army Karate Team and became a member of the Black Knights Karate Association studying the art of Japanese GoJu-Ryu.  During this time he competed and performed extensively on the international level.  Upon completion of his military service, Mr. Zaino became a Florida law enforcement officer.  In 1984 he earned the title of Kumite Champion at the Florida Police Olympics.  To enhance his skills and broaden his understanding of the martial arts, Mr. Zaino has studied several disciplines and hold ranks in Japanese/Okinawan GoJu-Ryu and Kubudo, Niesi and Chinese GoJu-Ryu, Karado Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Thai boxing, and JuJitsu.  With over 3 decades of dedication to the arts, Mr. Zaino has incorporated his knowledge from these various styles into his own system committing mainly to the traditional art of GoJu-Ryu.  Go here to learn more.  

Assistant Head Coach
Theresa Zaino

Born an “Air Force brat” at Fort Dix , New Jersey on January 29, 1963, Theresa Zaino spent some of her childhood in England and upstate New York . Her family settled in Palm Beach county Florida when her father retired from the United States Air Force.  In 1984, Theresa began her martial arts studies in the style of Kang Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do under the tutelage of future husband, Danny Zaino.  Theresa has remained dedicated to her martial arts training for the past twenty five years. While committed to the GoJu-Ryu style, she also studied Tae Kwon Do and Thai boxing. Throughout her training, Theresa has competed at martial arts events throughout the state of Florida and on a national level.  In 1988, she helped her husband form the Florida Palm Coast Karate Events tournament circuit. In 2000, she helped organize their Team Americas “World Martial Arts Show Team” (formerly National Team Pepsi)   and she operated a commercial martial arts school for nine years specializing in   children’s programs.  Today, she continues to assist Grandmaster Danny Zaino with the martial arts training of their three children Tony, Joey, and Dominique Zaino along with other team members.  Go here to learn more.  

Team Member Tony Zaino 

Born April 22, 1990 in Palm Beach County , Florida , Nineteen  year old Tony Zaino has been studying the martial arts since the ripe old age of 3 and has accomplished much more in his career than most adults much older than he could ever hope for.  Competing and performing the Tonfa innovated by his father Grandmaster Danny Zaino for competition purposes (“Pure Warrior” Sports Tonfa), Tony has surpassed many with his skill and application of this weapon most with authority in the arts would consider to be one of the most difficult to master.  A member of Team Americas “World Martial Arts Show Team” (formerly National Team Pepsi) Tony is a 8 time Florida State Sparring Champion and a 3 time Florida State Continuous Kick Boxing Champion.  He is the anchor of the team’s performances always keeping his cool.   His natural acting ability which earned him a 2nd place award for his DVD presentation in his sophomore year of Spanish always makes for an excellent show that brings enjoyment to everyone watching.  Besides the Martial Arts, Tony has been active in other areas of sports since the age of 11.  In the Sixth grade he joined the Jupiter - Tequesta Athletic Association foot ball league continuing his 4 year foot ball career through his Sr. year in High School playing first string center position.  He also completed 4 years of wrestling and earned a letter in both sports for the Jupiter High School Athletic program.  On May 20, 2008 he graduated with honors and today attends Palm Beach Community College taking classes in the introduction of film production. Go here to learn more.

Team Member Joey Zaino

Born November 2, 1992 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Seventeen year old Joey Zaino has been studying the martial arts along with his brother and sister since the age of 3.  A Florida State Weapons Champion since the age of 8 and a 3 year running Florida State Continuous Kick Boxing Champion he has a natural talent and ability for any sport he participates in playing as if the game was made for him.  He is a member of Team Americas "World Martial Arts Show Team" (formerly National Team Pepsi) and was a member of the Keep Flippin Gymnastics school in Jupiter, Florida where he resides with his family.  During his last year at Jupiter Middle School he qualified for the basket ball team from 116 boys to a squad of 12.  He now participates on the Jupiter High School foot ball team and played for the basket ball team during his freshman and sophomore years and also received a scholarship from the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Association to play travel basket ball.  His natural skill of the sword and gymnastic talent shines through at the teams dynamic show performances whether they are performing at a martial arts event, Hall of Fame, or for the camera.  Joey can be heard frequently on the Action Radio Network and the Martial Arts Entertainment Radio on "Sports Talk" a show he co-hosts with his brother Tony. Go here to learn more.   

Team Member Dominique Zaino

Born March 11, 1994 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Dominique Zaino is a rising star who is sure to get brighter as time goes on.  Sixteen year old Dominique Zaino, member of Team Americas "World Martial Arts Show Team" (formerly National Team Pepsi) is the host of her own show "The Dominique Zaino Show" on the Action Radio Network and the Martial Arts Entertainment Radio where she interviews guests from a youths perspective.  She has interviewed some of the top martial artists in the country including "Battle of Atlanta" Promoter Joe Corley, Martial Arts Entrepreneurs Jim & John Graden, and former Elvis Presley body guard Dave Hebler.  In addition to her martial arts interviews Dominique will be interviewing guests in other areas of sports and with entertainment stars around the country.  Dominique, who has been studying the Martial Arts since the age of three, is no stranger to the spotlight.  During her years at Jupiter Middle School in Jupiter, Florida where her family resides she was Head Anchor of the News Crew, Captain of the JMS Cheerleading squad, had a starring role as Grace in the Broadway play "Annie", as was also an active participant at the "Keep Flipping" Gymnastics school.  Dominique is a 9 year Martial Arts State Champion in Kata (forms), Weapons, and Point Fighting.  She now attends Jupiter High School and participates on the Varsity Cheerleading squad, Lady Warrior weight lifting team, and News Crew.  Along with her fellow team mates and brothers Tony and Joey Zaino she has competed on a National level for more than 8 years including performing at the some of the worlds most prestigious Martial Arts Hall of Fames, Conventions, and Trade Shows. Go here to learn more.

Team Member Mike Cagni

Team Member Garrett Nogal