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SENSEI Kim Andrello
Chief Instructor Baldwinsville Dojo, NY
5th Degree Black Belt
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SENSEI Marc Emmi
Liverpool Dojo, NY
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
-Kenpo
-Muay Thai
I enjoy training in the various styles taught at LaVallee's USA Black Belt Champions.
Ring Record
1 win - Amateur Full Contact Kickboxing
Special Acknowledgments
Training with LaVallee's USA Black Belt Champions since 1984 at age 16
Achieved rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in August 2003
Personal Thoughts
Be a good training partner. Help your teammates get better and you will get better.
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SENSEI Craig Haley
Chief Instructor Lighthouse Point Dojo, FL
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete:
-Kenpo
-Muay Thai
-Kickboxing
-Boxing
-Israeli Combatives
-Jiu Jitsu
Weapons: Bo, Kamas, Nunchaku, Sword
Tournament & Ring Record
Undefeated Full-Contact Kickboxing
Special Achievements:
2006 EFC "Most Inspiring Instructor" Award
Awarded title of Sensei in 2003 by Kyoshi Stephen LaVallee
Associates Degree in Business Administration
Personal Thoughts:
Train Hard - Dream Big
Personal Motto:
All things are possible!
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SENSEI Ian Hewitt
Chief Instructor Boca Raton Dojo, FL
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
-Kenpo
-Muay Thai
-Jiu Jitsu
-Israeli Combatives
-XMA Extreme Martial Arts
-Weapons: Kamas, Kali/Escrima, Bo
Special Acknowledgments
Training in Martial Arts for 19 years
Achieved Rank of 5th Degree in 2006
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Personal Thoughts:
Teaching is one of the most fulfilling things I have done. It is great to get up in the morning and know that you are going to a job that you love. Martial Arts has provided me with the opportunity to grow personally as well as share the benefits with others.
Personal Motto:
If you can believe it, you can achieve it!
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SENSEI Ty Hafner
Chief Instructor Brighton Dojo, NY
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
-Kenpo
-Tae Kwon Do
-Muay Thai
-Jiu Jitsu
-XMA
-Weapons
Ring Record
2 - 0 Amateur Kickboxing
Special Acknowledgments
Training since 6 years old - 1987
Achieved rank of Black Belt in 1991
Awarded the title of Sensei by Kyoshi Steve LaVallee in 2006
Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology - Syracuse University
Personal Thoughts
Martial Arts has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has been the driving force that has shaped me into the person that I am today. The bonds and relationships I have formed over the years are priceless. What I have received from the martial arts is not nearly as important as what I have become.
Personal Motto
When put in a leadership position, Take Charge!
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SENSEI Jeff Groesbeck
Chief Instructor Manlius Dojo, NY
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
-Kenpo
-Boxing
-Kickboxing
-Muay Thai
-Jiu Jitsu
-Israeli Combatives
-Weapons: Kamas, Flying Kamas, Bo, Kali/Escrima, Sword
Special Acknowledgements
Training in Martial Arts since 1989
Professional Instructor since 1993
Started L'il Champions Training Program in the Cicero Dojo
Opened Manlius Dojo in 2002
Family
Wife, Tami Button, is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, daughters, Amanda and Victoria are both 1st Degree Black Belts.
Personal Thoughts
I feel teaching is the most rewarding profession in the world. I am exceptionally grateful that I am able to teach what I love. Stephen Covey says that all humans yearn to Live, Love, Learn, and Leave a Legacy. I feel that Martial Arts has allowed me to do all four.
Personal Motto
You always have to have...one more round. Everything is hard before it is easy.
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SENSEI Jason Nolan
Chief Instructor Dewitt Dojo, NY
4th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
-Kenpo
-Tae Kwon Do
-Muay Thai
-Jiu Jitsu
-XMA Extreme Martial Arts
-Israeli Combatives
-Weapons
Special Achievements
Training in Martial Arts for 18 years
Teaching all age levels for 14 years
Awarded title of Sensei in 2004 by Kyoshi Stephen LaVallee
Personal Accomplishments
Worked for two Fortune Global 500 Corporations
Bachelors of Science in Industrial Labor Relations/Human Resource Management
Personal Thoughts
Witnessing the positive transformations that students experience on their journey to becoming Black Belt Champions is something that fuels my passion for the Martial Arts each day.
Personal Motto
Clarity is Power - Take the time to carefully define your goals and you will find yourself well-positioned to achieve them.
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SENSEI Frank Scaccia
Chief Instructor Coconut Creek Dojo, FL
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
-Kenpo
-Muay Thai
-Jiu Jitsu
-Israeli Combatives
-Kobudo
-XMA Extreme Martial Arts
-Weapons: Kama, Kali/Escrima, Bo
Special Acknowledgments
Former Grand Champion in Open Forms Competition
Training in Martial Arts 21 years
Achieved rank of Black Belt in 1989
Personal Thoughts:
Wife, Molly, is 2nd Degree Black Belt, son, Julian is a 1st Degree Black Belt in the Junior program, and son, Mateo, has started training in the L'il Champions program.
The Martial Arts has given me a huge return on my investment. I have gained not only confidence skills and discipline through my training, but also, I have developed so many positive relationships in my life and even met my wife through Martial Arts.
Personal Motto:
The family that kicks together, sticks together.
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SENSEI Dennis Emond
Chief Instructor North Palm Beach Dojo, FL
4th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Combative Martial Arts ~Kenpo
- Muay Thai ~Jiu Jitsu ~Weapons
- Full Contact Thai Kickboxing
- Extreme Kicking and Forms
- XMA
- Kali
Ring Record:
USA 11 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties
Special Achievements:
Training in the Martial Arts since age 11
Student of Kyoshi LaVallee and Sensei KC LaVallee since 1994
Awarded the title of Sensei in 2003 by Kyoshi Stephen LaVallee
5 Years as a Competitive Ring Fighter
Personal Thoughts:
I love students that are focused and fired up, and ready to become Black Belt Champions. I love teaching, training and being around such positive and goal driven people on a daily basis. Martial Arts is one of the best things that has happened in my life. Life is great!
Personal Motto:
Martial Arts brings balance to my life.
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SENSEI 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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SENSEI Trisha Cicero
4th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Program Director Coconut Creek Dojo, FL
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete:
- Mauy Thai
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Kenpo
- Kickboxing
- XMA
- Israeli Combatives
- Weapons: bo, chucks
Special Acknowledgements:
TKO Mauy Thai Fight
Training in the Martial Arts since 7 years old
Achieved 4th Degree in August 2006
Personal Thoughts:
The Martial Arts been such a positive influence on my life, and the great relationships I've had through students and teammates has been like a second family to me. Martial Arts helped me stay focus and on the right path as a kid and teen, and I love having the opportunity to help other kids and families lead healthy, happy lives through their training.
Personal Motto:
If I can't... I must, if I must... I will!
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SENSEI 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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SENSEI Kristofer Irving Munger
4th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Clay/Rte. 57 Dojo, NY Chief Instructor
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Kenpo
- Weapons
- Muay Thai
- Jui Jitsu
- Extreme Kicking and Forms
- XMA
- MMA
Special Achievements:
Training in the Martial Arts since age 8
Student of Kyoshi LaVallee and Master Theron Feidt since 1994
Awarded the title of Sensei in 2007 by Kyoshi LaVallee & The Masters Council
Was the Youngest Sensei in LaVallees Organization
Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Personal Thoughts:
Witnessing the growth of my students from their first class to the moment Kyoshi hands them their black belt is the best feeling ever! Nothing can be more satisfying than seeing the success of my students whether it is: in the martial arts, at school, in their career, or at home.
Personal Motto:
The longer you wait to decide what you want to do, the more time youre wasting. Its up to you to want something so badly that your passion shows through in your actions. Your actions, not your words, will do the shouting for you.
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SENSEI Joe LaVallee
Program Director, Brighton Dojo, NY
4TH Degree Black Belt Elite Leader
Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Kenpo
- Kickboxing
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
- Israeli Combatives
- Weapons: Kama, Kali/Escrima, Bo, Nunchaku
Special Acknowledgments
Nephew of Kyoshi Steve LaVallee
Started training at age 6
Earned Black Belt in 1998
Awarded the title of Sensei by Kyoshi Steve LaVallee 2008
Professional Martial Artist since 2004
Personal Thoughts:
Martial arts is in my blood. Ive been around a dojo as long as I can remember and everyday it just gets better and better. Now as an adult, I have the privilege of sharing my experience and love of the martial arts with others. Nothing is better than seeing the positive and lasting changes the martial arts makes in people lives; to know that I play even the smallest part in that is infinitely rewarding.
Personal Motto:
Train to last- Martial Arts for life! -Masters Ernie Reyes
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