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Cicero, Brewerton and North Syracuse Martial Arts Home Page
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USA Black Belt Champions
Cicero, New York
5612 Business Avenue
Cicero, NY 13039
(315)214-0249
fax (315)214-0238
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Three years ago I was at a very low spot in my life. It hadn't been long since I had given birth to our second child and you could tell by looking at my body. I was overweight and overstressed. Gyms were just missing something. One day in January 2003, by the grace of God, I called LaVallee's USA Black Belt Champions in Manlius. I met with Sensei Groesbeck and my life has changed forever. Sensei Groesbeck has been a great friend and Sensei. He's there to support me and challenge me. I really needed the constant positive words from class to get me out of my slump. I thrived on USA Black Belt Champions. It was what was missing in my life, challenge, camaraderie, and a sense of accomplishment. I have set many goals with Sensei Groesbeck and have achieved many of those goals. It has allowed me to become more focused in my everyday life. I don't accept ordinary and I will only strive for excellence. Over the past three years, I have worked hard to increase my stamina and become a much healthier and h
Lisa Madsen
Manlius, New York
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Jeff Sgarlata
Certified Chief Master Instructor Cicero Dojo, NY
6th Degree Black Belt Elite Force Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Kenpo
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
- Israeli Combatives
- Weapons: Kama, Kali/Escrima
Ring Record
2 Full Contact Kickboxing bouts
Multiple Tournament Grand Champion Awards
Rated Competitor in Sparring and Forms
Special Acknowledgments
Training in Martial Arts for over 25 years
Received Top 20 School in industry award
Personal Motto
If you are going to Dream, You might as well Dream BIG!
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Mare Sgarlata
Chief Instructor Cicero Dojo, NY
6th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Kenpo
- Muay Thai
- Weapons: Bo, Kama, Nunchaku
Special Acknowledgments
Training in Martial Arts since 1980
Received Top 20 School in Industry Award
Personal Thoughts
Martial Arts has been a life changing experience for me. It has encouraged me to be confident and pursue goals that I would never have realized were possible. Now, we have the opportunity to provide encouragement to our students to be confident in the pursuit of their goals.
Personal Motto
Believe in yourself. "If you advance confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life which you have imagined, you will meet with success." ~Thoreau
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Ed Begel
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Cicero Dojo, NY
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete:
- Kenpo Karate
- Tae Kwon Do
- Muay Thai
- Weapons
Special Achievements:
Started at LaVallees in 1979
Awarded Black Belt 1988
Awarded 5th Degree Black Belt 2006
Awarded Sensei 2007
Over 30 Yrs of Military Service
Personal Achievements:
Wife Paula 4th Degree Black Belt
Son Sean 1st Degree Black Belt
Daughter Melanie High Red Belt
Personal Thoughts:
With over 30 Yrs in the Dojo it has become my 2nd home. A safe and supportive place that has helped to guide me to the person I am today. I look forward to continuing the journey and the opportunity to give back all that I have learned.
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Jim Munger
Clay Dojo, NY
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Beginners Success Coach
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Kenpo
- Karate
- Muay Thai
-Jiu Jitsu
Special Achievements
Training in the Martial Arts since-January 1990
Professional Staff as Beginner Success Coach-January 2007
Was honored with the title of Sensei-August 2007
Personal Achievements
My wife Pam is the events coordinator to the Clay Dojo
My oldest daughter Nicole holds the rank of Black Belt
My son Sensei Kris Munger is 4th Degree Elite Force Leader
My Youngest daughter Jamie holds the rank of Black Belt
Personal Thoughts
The dojo has always been a safe house were I knew my family was in a place that was not only safe but also was its self a family.
Personal Motto
Try to change the world with one black belt at a time. Because if every house had a black belt living in it the world would be a better place to live.
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