- Training since
- 1990
- Teaching since
- 1993
OUR PEOPLE
Director Marcus Traynor
Director of the Uechiryu Butokukai
Hachidan · Master · 8th Degree Black Belt
Shihan · Master Instructor
Organizational leadership
Fuku Kaichō
Uechiryu Butokukai Director
Oversees operations and carries out the strategic direction established by the Chairman and leadership.
Other Roles & Associations
- Director of Buzz Durkin's Karate School
- Member of the Senior Master's Council
- Founder of the New England Martial Arts Foundation
- Founder of Uechi-Con
- Uechi-Con Presenter
- Founder of the Facilitator’s Guild
About Marcus
Marcus Traynor began his karate journey under Buzz Durkin and is now Director of Buzz Durkin’s Karate School. Alongside his teaching, he is a certified MMA strength and conditioning coach.
As Director of the Uechiryu Butokukai and a member of the Senior Master’s Council, he supports black belt promotions and brings schools together through multi-dojo events. He received the Most Inspiring Instructor award at the International Martial Art Convention in 2007 and 2012.
In 2025, Marcus founded the New England Martial Arts Foundation to help make martial arts training accessible to people facing financial barriers. His aim is to help students pursue their potential, regardless of their ability to afford tuition, gear, or equipment.
