About Sernack's Karate & Fitness
We are dedicated to teaching well-rounded, reality-based self defense skills that actually work. At Sernack’s Karate, you will find a group of friendly peers training in modern methods that are designed to get results. Each class is guaranteed to provide a first-rate workout that will give you the self defense skills necessary for virtually any situation. Get in the best shape of your life, with the ability to defend it!
The martial arts taught at Sernack's Karate is not bound to any particular style. Although we have our base styles, the curriculum is constantly evolving in order to be sure that the techniques taught are functional and reality based.
About the instructor
Ioannis (Yanni) Hronakis is the head instructor of Sernack's Karate & Fitness. Yanni started his martial arts training at the age of 8 in the art of Tae Kwon Do under his instructor George Sernack. As an avid student of the martial arts, he has continued to expand his training to include other arts such as Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Through his training he has earned a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do from his instructor George Sernack as well as a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Jamie Cruz (Renzo Gracie Black Belt).
At the age of 16, Yanni started assisting in classes and found his gift for teaching. By the time he was 18 he started teaching full classes and really started to hone his craft.
As a competitor, he has competed with much success in both Tae Kwon Do and Submission Grappling competitions. In addition, his students have found some successes in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Submission Grappling comepetitions, as well as Amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions.
You can see Yanni on the mats on a daily basis helping students of all ages achieve their goals through martial arts training.