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GRAND MASTER LES KIERSNOWSKI
Grand Master Les Kiersnowski is the founder and 10th degree black belt in the Sandokan Martial Arts System. He holds a total of 6 black belts from a variety of Karate styles, which include, Judo, Kenpo, Kyokushin, Bando, and Modern Arnis. Grand Master Les Kiersnowski is a memeber of NAFMA (North American Federation of Martial Arts) and holds a seat on the Board of Directors as the National Modern Arnis Director. He is also a member of IMAF (International Modern Arnis Federation) in the US and Philippines. He is an affiliate of the Philippine Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Association, Inc.(PIGSSAI) as such he is recognized and authorized to promote and propagate on behalf of the association the various Philippine indigenous games and sports particularly the \\\"Filipino Martial Art of Arnis\\\" in New Jersey. Grand Master Les Kiersnowski has been appointed as the head coach of the Arnis division for the US National Karate Team, who were victorious in the 2006 and 2007 World Cup. Grand Master Les was inducted into NAFMA Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2006 and World Karate Union Hall of Fame in 2007. He has been certified by the International Federation of Martial Arts as an International Referee. He is dedicated to his students and to the traditional martial arts way of teaching. His dojo, instructors, and students have recieved numerous awards of excellence and outstanding achievements. He has an outstanding winning competition team. He has the ability to connect with his students and promote an excellent atmosphere of caring and respect to all who enter his dojo.
SENSEI RANDY KIERSNOWSKI
Sensei Randy Kiersnowski is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Ed Parker Kenpo System. Sensei Randy has been studying the martial arts for 11 years and has competed on the National and International circuit, placing mostly 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, in weapons, forms, and sparring divisions. Sensei Randy continues his martial arts training in Kenpo, Modern Arnis, and Bando. He also trains in gymnastics and PK’ing. Sensei Randy has many hobbies and interests, some of his favorites are surfing, playing guitar, skateboarding, and his most loved passion is for acting and entertaining.
GURO STEVE HANNI
Guro Steve is a 1st degree Black Belt in Modern Arnis and is ranked in Kenpo Karate. He has been studying the martial arts since 1998. Guro Steve is an awesome instructor, with a genuine heart for the martial arts. We are proud to have him in our karate family. By day Guro Steve is a civilian/Program Supervisor for Catholic Charities. In his spare time he enjoys teaching in the AWANA program at the Moorestown Bible Church, also reading and spending time with his family. Guro Steve\'s philosophy is \"The most important person on the mat is your partner\".
SENSEI CHRIS LOPEZ
Sensei Christopher Lopez has spent the past 11 years training in several disciplines in the martial arts, including, Muy Thie, Karate, Golden Fist and continues his training in Arnis and Kenpo. Sensei Chris is a focused and energetic instructor. He brings much experience with him and is an awsome asset to the American Karate and Arnis Academy. We are pleased to have him in our martial arts family.
SENSEI PATRICK SHAY
Sensei Patrick Shay started his martial arts training in the Ed Parker Kenpo System at the age of four. He earned his Junior Black Belt at age 11 and his 1st Dan by the age of 15. He is a Black Belt in Modern Arnis, and a level 3 in the Sandokan System. He is a member of Team USA. In 2007 he was inducted in the NAFMA Hall of Fame. He is the current Captain for Team Extreme and is also on the Sandokan International Competition Team. Sensei Patrick is a points Champion of the North American Federation of Martial Arts for the year 2006. Sensei Patrick also holds the Grand Championship in the Makoto division. He is a great asset to our Martial Arts family and is one of the best instructors that we have on our staff. Sensei Patrick takes great pride in teaching martial arts, this is so very evident in his performance and instruction. He has genuine concern and respect for all his students, parents and all other instructors. He has earned deep respect from all who are in our karate family. In his spare time Sensei Patrick is very active in high school drama, hockey and volleyball. It is a privilege to work with such a dedicated individual.
Sensei Bryan Tillinghast
Sensei Bryan started his martial arts training in the Ed Parker Kenpo System and holds a 1st Dan. Sensei Bryan has been studying the martial arts for 11 years. He is also a Black Belt in Modern Arnis and a level 2 instructor in the Sandokan System. He is a member of FTKA, IMAF USA, and IMAFP based in the Philippines. He was inducted into the North American Federation of Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007. Sensei Bryan is one of the top competitors for Team Sandokan International. He is one of the best technical instructors in our karate family. Sensei Bryan takes great pride in his instruction and has extraordinary precision and accuracy of his techniques. He trains extensively in Japanese and Chinese swordsmanship and many other bladed weapons. Sensei Bryan enjoys playing soccer and volleyball for his high school. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented instructor in our karate family.
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