Meet the Presenters

Mitch Gordon

• 1st degree black belt, Karate-do
• Former executive for several non-profit organizations
• Founder of Circle of Humanity
  (a consulting & training organization)
• Winner of the Guidestar research fellowship
  (for the study of spirituality and mindfulness in practice)
• Professional musician
• BS in Business Administration from Endicott College
• Assistant instructor at BUSHIDO-KAI

Tony Annesi

• 7th degree black belt, Aiki-ju-jutsu
• 7th degree black belt, Karate-do
• 2nd degree black belt, Judo
• Author of seven books and scores of articles
• Member of two martial arts halls of fame
• Founder of BUSHIDO-KAI BUDOYA
  (creator of over 60 DVD seminars)
• BA in Literature from Brandeis University
• Teaching experience at Exeter, Vermont Academy, and Summit Montessori