Mr. Marcus Traynor began his training with Mr. Durkin in 1990. In 1997, he was promoted to Head Instructor. Mr. Traynor currently holds the rank of fifth degree black belt and is a registered Shihan or Master Instructor with the Uechiryu Butokukai. In 2007, Mr. Traynor received "Most Inspiring Instructor" award at the international Martial Art Convention in Miami, FL. Mr. Traynor currently lives in Derry, NH, with his wife Jessica, daughter Bella and son Henry.