Sensei Tristin Gray
Sandan (3rd Black Belt)


Sensei Tristin Gray has been training at Crosswinds for over 20 years. He was first brought on as an assistant instructor in 2013 while still in high school. After spending years assisting Sensei Bob Tomaino and his brother, Sensei Aaron Gray, Tristin is now the head instructor at Crosswinds and can be seen teaching in almost all classes!

Sensei Tim Wallis
Yondan (4th Black Belt)

Sensei Tim Wallis has over 30 years of experience at Crosswinds Martial Arts. Over his years at Crosswinds he has earned his 3rd black belt in Goju-Ryu, while also studying a variety of Japanese weapons such as Bo and Jo Staffs. After the retirement of school founder Bob Tomaino, Tim took on a larger role as an instructor and can be seen teaching in the adults class as well as private lessons on Saturdays!

Sempai Julia Priestman
Nidan (2nd Black Belt)


Sempai Julia Priestman has over 10 years of experience at Crosswinds Martial Arts. Starting at the age of 10, Julia quickly progressed through the ranks and achieved her black belt. She was brought on to the staff as an assistant instructor and now has taken on more responsibilities teaching the Little Ninjas and Beginning Adults classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Sempai Chris Foust
Nidan (2nd Black Belt)


Sempai Chris Foust has been a student at Crosswinds for over 30 years. Over his years of training he has earned his 2nd black belt in Goju-Ryu. Sempai Chris has participated in numerous other classes at the school such as Jiu-Jitsu and Jo. He can be seen throughout school events and in the adults classes.

Sensei Deb McCaffery
Sandan (3rd Black Belt)


Sensei Deb McCaffery has been training at Crosswinds for over 15 years. She started in 2007 with her son Ben and quickly became a regular face seen around the school. She recently achieved her 3rd black belt in Goju-Ryu. She can also be seen helping in classes around the school and also in the adult class!

Sempai Ben McCaffery
Shodan (1st Black Belt)


Sempai Ben McCaffery has been training at Crosswinds for over 15 years. He started in 2007 with his mother, Deb. After over 10 years of training, Ben achieved his Black Belt in Goju-Ryu Karate. He can be seen training in the adult class and around the school!

Sempai Scott Heim
Shodan (1st Black Belt)


Sempai Scott Heim has been training at Crosswinds for close to 10 years. Though he is a newer face at Crosswinds, he quickly became a familiar face throughout the school and recently earned his Black Belt. He can be seen in the adult class, at dojo activities, and helping out around the dojo in and out of class!