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please contact Long Island Shotokan at:
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Instructors
Sensei Charles Macolino
Rank: Yondan S.K.I.F.
Years Training: 35
Sensei Charlie has trained in Kenpo, boxing,
shotokan karate, and Russian sambo. When not
teaching, the majority of his learning is from
Hanchi Fujishima, and Kanzawa Kancho. In his
shotokan career, he started competing in 1986
winning first in kata, kumite and weapons. Since
2006, he has also too part in two world
championships in Tokyo and Athens, and a
regional in Maine. His attitude towards karate has
lead him to teach many, and win his several
awards including 2009s 'Coach of the Year" by
the N.Y.T.K.L.
Sensei Stephen Ferando
Rank: Sandan S.K.I.F.
Years Training: 20 Years
Sensei Steve began teaching primarily
advanced adults, and since then started
teaching the junior students. His resume
includes training in Aikido, Shotokan
karate, Yagyū Shinkage-ryū. In 2006,
sensei Steve graded at the S.K.I.F world
championships in Tokyo and was
awarded Sandan. Since then, he has
traveled to Athens and continues to go
to Japan to better his knowledge.
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Sensei Mike Mondello
Rank: Sandan S.K.I.F.
Years Training: 12 Years
Sensei Mike started training in 1998
through P.A.L. He started teaching at age
14, and grew as an instructor since then.
As a member of the S.K.I.F competition
team, he has traveled to Tokyo, Athens
and Maine for several tournaments. In
2009, sensei Mike was awarded division
champion in kata for mens 18-34.
Carlos Del Valle
Rank: Nidan J.K.A
Carlos has a wide variety of martial arts
experience including a 2nd Degree Black Belt in
Shotokan, 1st Degree Black Belt in SeiShinRyu
JuJitsu, USMC Close Combat, Small Arms, and
Heavy Weapons Instructor Certification, and a
Second Degree Black Belt in Military Combat
Sambo under Cardo Urso. Carlos also is a
volunteer martial arts instructor for the Boy
Scouts of America.
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