Meet the Team

Meet Veronica “Peaches” Vizzio

Owner

Veronica “Peaches” Vizzio, is the owner and Chief Instructor of Vizzio’s Institute of Martial Arts in Fairfield, New Jersey. A lifelong martial artist and passionate instructor. Peaches is dedicated to sharing the discipline, confidence, and sense of community that martial arts can bring to people of all ages.

At Vizzio’s, Peaches creates an environment where students are challenged to grow not only as martial artists but as individuals. Her approach combines traditional martial arts values, which includes respect, discipline, focus, perseverance, and self-confidence, all with dynamic, engaging training that keeps students motivated and excited to learn.

Under her leadership Vizzio’s offers a wide range of programs designed for students at every stage, from young children taking their first steps into martial arts to adults looking to build their strength, improve fitness, learn self-defense, or deepen their practice.

For Peaches, martial arts is about much more than punches, kicks, forms, or fitness. It is about helping students discover what they are capable of, overcome challenges, and develop skills that carry far beyond the school.

Whether a student is learning their first technique, preparing for their next belt, building confidence, or simply looking for a positive place to train, Peaches strives to make every student feel supported, challenged, and part of the Vizzio’s family.

Her mission is simple: help every student become stronger, more confident, more disciplined, and ready to take on whatever comes next.

SifuVizzio

Undisputed Kickboxing World Champion ; NJ Fu-Jow Pai

A champion in the ring. A teacher at heart. A legacy in motion.

With an extraordinary career spanning professional kickboxing, martial arts, and instruction, Sifu Vizzio has established himself as a respected champion and teacher in the martial arts world.

Sifu Vizzio currently holds 18 World Championship titles across 5 different weight classes in professional kickboxing, with an impressive career record of 47 wins, just 1 loss, and 33 knockouts.

His accomplishments extend beyond traditional kickboxing competition. Sifu Vizzio also competed in the legendary 400-pound-and-under “Death Matches,” made famous by the film Bloodsport, where he amassed an incredible record of 55 wins, 54 knockouts, and 1 draw.

His expertise and accomplishments have earned him recognition well beyond the school. Sifu Vizzio has been featured in martial arts publications, on national television, and in documentaries, sharing his knowledge and experience with audiences around the country.

Throughout his career, he has also had the opportunity to train and work with an impressive roster of athletes and celebrities, including Morgan Fairchild, the late boxing champion Arturo Gatti, Olympic Gold Medalist Herb Perez, and Olympian Kevin Padilla.

Today Sifu Vizzio brings that same experience, passion, and dedication to his students at Vizzio’s Institute of Martial Arts. His philosophy goes beyond winning championships. It’s about teaching students the skills, discipline, confidence, and perseverance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the school.