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THE SCK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Sensei DeAngelis' passion is to share his love of karate with his students through personalized, motivating and insightful instruction. His focus is on conveying the importance of details and how they come together to produce powerful techniques and confident students. Sensei DeAngelis draws upon 22 years of instruction, training and competition in the United States and Europe under some of the highest-ranking Sensei in the world. To complete his 6th Dan requirements, Sensei DeAngelis wrote a thesis on Kokyu (Breathing or diaphragmatic breathing) and its major role in karate, in addition to demonstrating advanced kata, sparring skills and techniques. |
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| 2nd Place World Cup Participant, 1997 | Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobics & Fitness Assoc. of America | ||||||||
| A.S.E.P. Certified Coach | A.A.U. Certified Coach | ||||||||
Certified Karate Instructor, American Japanese Karate Association - International |
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Official East Coast Instructor, of the prestigious AJKA-I Instructor Training Program |
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Robert Tomasulo - 4th Dan Sensei Tomasulo's dedication to Shotokan Karate is readily apparent in his accomplished techniques and his research of the basic fundamentals of Shotokan Karate. He has studied under some of the highest-ranking Sensei in the world. Sensei Tomasulo enjoys the challenges of teaching karate and the benefits of learning from his instruction of students. |
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Certified Karate Instructor, American Japanese Karate Association - International |
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Rumick - 2nd Dan Sensei Rumick has an energetic and exciting personality that both adult and young students can relate to. He motivates the youth program students to help them realize what they can achieve through practice and the support of a teacher. Sensei Rumick introduces the students to the Black Belt goal. He progressively develops their skills and confidence on their individual path towards that goal. Sensei Rumick has been teaching children for numerous years and has assisted in developing a SCK youth program that stands above other programs in combining quality instruction with high standards and an atmosphere of fun. |
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| Certified Personal Trainer, International & Fitness of America | Currently enrolled in the Karate Instructor Program, American Japanese Karate Assoc. | ||||||||
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Adam Older - 5th Dan Sensei Older has been training in the martial arts since 1985. In 2003 he was promoted to the rank of 4th Dan by Shihan Patrick Byrnes www.bushi.com. Sensei Older began teaching in 1994 at the age of fourteen and has since become the coach of the Bushi Karate competition team that has produced fourteen US National Team members since 1984.
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B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from
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Ann Marie DeAngelis - 2nd Dan Sensei DeAngelis has landed herself an important role model at The Solebury Club, especially among the younger female students. Sensei DeAngelis’s spirit and strong technique inspires and motivates the youth as well as adults, helping them realize what they can achieve through practice and strong spirit.
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| Certified Personal Trainer & Kickboxer Instructor, International Fitness Association | Currently enrolled in the Karate Instructor Program, American Japanese Karate Association | ||||||||
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Greg Griffis - 2nd Dan Sensei Griffis started his training under Sensei R. DeAngelis at the age of six. Now at seventeen he motivates and inspires the younger students and is a key component to the youth program. Younger students view Sensei Griffis as the perfect example of a Black Belt. His students learn to understand thru hard work and dedication that a Black Belt can be obtained.
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THE AJKA-I EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Leslie Safar - 9th DAN |
Edmond Otis - 7th DAN
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| Leslie Safar, AJKA-I co-founder, has practiced Shotokan karate since 1958. He is well known on both sides of the Atlantic for his mastery as an instructor, his intense focus on the core technical principles of Shotokan Karate, and the development of instructor training programs dedicated to building the total instructor. Sensei Safar tours the United States on a regular basis, but spends the majority of his time teaching, directing, and developing AJKA-I karate in Hungary, and throughout Europe.
Visit http://americanjka.com/ to find out more about the AJKA in Hungary and Europe, or write Sensei Safar directly at: safar.laszlo@americanjka.com to contact him. |
Edmond Otis has practiced Shotokan karate since 1967, and is internationally known as a competitor, instructor, coach, and judge. Sensei Otis is acclaimed for his innovative and dynamic teaching style, and is considered by many to be one of the premier karate instructors of his generation. He has trained numerous individuals and teams to national and international championships, and travels extensively for the AJKA-I, conducting seminars that focus on all aspects of karate practice. Visiting Southern California? Train with Sensei Otis at the University of California, Riverside (www.karate.ucr.edu) or at the Carlsbad Karate Club. You can contact him directly by calling 760.612.7029, or write him at: Otis@AmericanJKA.com |
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Randall Hassell - 8th DAN |
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John Hanratty - 7th DAN
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Nick Palise - 6th DAN
Nick Palise, AJKA-I Senior National Advisor, has practiced JKA style Shotokan karate since 1965, and is founder and president of the Michigan Karate Association. His experience and deep knowledge of the technical, financial and organizational aspects of traditional karate practice allows him to serve a unique role as mentor and advisor to AJKA instructors, clubs and senior black-belts. Located in Michigan, Sensei Palise can be reached at mkamich@comcast.net .
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Anthony DeSardi - 6th DAN
Tony Desardi, with over 30 years of training, has devoted a lifetime to Karate. His extensive experience as a successful international competitor, former national champion, and coach, in addition to decades of teaching and leadership experience have made him a highly respected member of the international Karate community. Located in Illinois, Sensei DeSardi can be reached at midwestshotokan@aol.com.
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Avi Azoulay - 6th DAN
Avi Azoulay, AJKA-I National Technical Committee, has practiced Shotokan karate since 1972. A respected instructor in Israel, he championed the Israel Open Karate Championships 2 consecutive years in a row. Azoulay moved to the United States in 1985 and began teaching and competing. In 1987 he established the American JKA of New York, where he teaches today, and in 1989 won 2 silver medals at World Maccabiah. Azoulay is known for high technical level and his understanding of all aspects of Shotokan karate. Sensei Azoulay can be reached directly at azoulay5@optonline.net. |
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Rob DeAngelis - 6th DANRob DeAngelis' passion is to share his love of karate with his students through personalized, motivating and insightful instruction. His focus is on conveying the importance of details and how they come together to produce powerful techniques and confident students. A successful veteran of national and international competition, Sensei DeAngelis is Director of the AJKA-I East Coast Training Center - The Solbury Club, in Buckingham, PA - www.soleburyclubkarate.com, and also the AJKA-I East Coast Instructor Training Program. You can contact Sensei DeAngelis directly at rdeangelis@thesoleburyclub.com |
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Kevin Warner - 6th DAN
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Robert Myles, M.D. - 5th DAN
Robert Myles, AJKA-I National Technical Committee, has over 25 years of traditional martial-arts experience. In addition to being known for his excellent technique and explosive kicking abilities, he is also a world renowned orthopedic spine surgeon. Sensei Myles combines his thorough understanding of classic shotokan principles with his in depth knowledge of body dynamics and mechanics to create a unique martial arts resource for the AJKA. Located in Texas, Sensei Myles can be reached at myles@AmericanJKA.com.
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David Gomez - 4th DAN
David Gomez, AJKA-I media and communications advisor, has studied Shotokan Karate since 1978, and is chief instructor of the Georgia Karate Academy. Well known for his quality of teaching, he is also an accomplished graphic artist, author, multimedia producer, and desktop publisher who primarily uses his talents to create karate-related educational books and multimedia. Located in Georgia, Sensei Gomez can be reached at gka2@bellsouth.net.
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