Meet Bill Roeder

Owner At Waverly Martial Arts

 Sensei Bill Roeder  - More Than Just a Martial Arts and a Karate Workout!

Bill Roeder, the driving force behind Waverly Martial Arts, shares his passion for martial arts with his children, Bobby and Jackie. Their family's martial arts journey spans over 25 years, beginning with Bill's early Taekwondo training in 1972. Despite an 18-year hiatus, Bill's determination led him back to the mats in 1990, igniting a shared interest within his family.

Signing up his sons for local lessons rekindled Bill's desire to train, prompting him to join with his daughter, Jackie. Under the tutelage of Master Nick Adler, they honed their skills in Isshinryu Karate, competing nationally. What started as a shared hobby evolved into a family business, with martial arts serving as a uniting force for the Roeders.

Their commitment to mastery and community instruction was recognized in 2016, when Bill, Bobby, and Jackie were promoted to 7th, 6th, and 4th-degree black belts, respectively.

Bill Roeder believes in building a strong foundation of self-discipline, self-esteem, and respect that can be transferred to all the things you love to do – both outside of the dojo and during training!

Including but not limited to:

• Academics
• Various Other Sports
• Arts and Social Activities
• Holding Meetings At Work
• All Aspects of Life

Each class is filled with exciting, hi-energy, age-appropriate drills that have been carefully designed to build strength, stamina, and endurance, as well as develop important life skills.