We are part of the community
The Rising Sun Academy has been in business since 2004 and has become an integral part of our community by providing proven self defense techniques and seminars, helping kids, teens and adults to learn how to defend themselves.
Our Approach
Our Story
Meet the Team
Dennis J. Melone
Head Instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kempo Newaza & MMA
Studying Martial Arts since 1979. 6th Degree Blackbelt under Legendary Okinawan Master Taika Seiyu Oyata. Member of Oyata's Elite Shin Shu Ho. Founder of Kempo Newaza Jitsu and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt directly under Master Paulao Rezende. Master Rezende's notable students include Marcelo Garcia, Damien Maia, Reinaldo Ribeiro, Gustavo De Lima, Rodrigo Ranieri de Faria, and Rodnei Barbosa.
Bill Faro
Kempo Newaza
3rd Degree Blackbelt under Dennis J. Melone. Instructs children and adults.
Diego Dominguez
Kempo Newaza
3rd Degree Blackbelt under Dennis J. Melone. Instructs children and adults.
Matthew Spellen
Cardio Kickboxing Instructor
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Dennis J. Melone. MMA cage fighter and Rising Sun Team Captain.