Shihan Andrew also holds a 2nd degree black belt in our Okinawan Kobudo weapons program. Sensei Spadoni holds a 4rd Dan rank in empty hand and a 2nd Dan in weapons. He works in the telecommunications industry and is the proud father of five children, 3 of which are training in Budokai Karate. Senpai Frank Fleury began his karate journey later in life, starting his training at age 36 under Hanshi William Ried at US budokai Karate honbu in Albany, currently holding the rank of 3rd dan.
In addition to his instructor duties, Senpai Frank manages the front office at US Budokai Karate of Albany and is the lead introductory lesson instructor for the school. For his day job, he works in the digital transformation consulting industry. Thanks for submitting! Getting Started is easy! Some Tae Kwon Do schools also teach Olympic style fighting. Karate is a practical self defense system which trains the student for modern day self defense encounters.
Karate students are taught to use their hands and feet with multiple strikes to multiple targets on each attacker, in a multiple attack situation. Karate can be taught in two ways, as a sport or as a self defense. Budokai believes in practical self defense utilizing traditional Okinawan and Japanese training. At least two 1 hour classes are week are recommended, as is practicing at home.
As you progress through the ranks, if you feel you need more attention we offer 30 minute private lessons which can further help hone your skills. Home training is also encouraged and critical to progression. In Budokai Karate, it takes approximately years to reach black belt. Karate is very much a "you get what you put in" type of activity. The martial arts is not a hobby for our instructors, it's a way of life. The 'behind the scenes' people, or the people that make Budokai Martial Arts run so smoothly, are just as driven and proffessional.
In all, we have managed to put together an outstanding team that can turn your after school activity into a successful addition to your school curriculum! Over 20 years experience in sales and marketing, you'd be hard pushed to find anybody more driven than Samantha. If you have a need for an after school activity or PPA Cover, Samantha is the one that can make it happen. Sensei Simon is a kick boxing coach and a Shotokan Karateka.
He has become a stalwart, if not the backbone, of Budokai Martial Arts and we are extremely lucky to have him with us. A true star! A Shotokan Karateka, a Jujitsu black belt and competative kick boxer. Sensei David has studied the martial arts from a very young age and is proving to be an outstanding asset to our organisation. Black belt in karate or Ju Jitsu? Fancy a career in the martial arts?
Then this could be for you! Either to run a session at the centre or to work for Budokai Martial Arts, get in touch now! Any physical training has risks involved, but, if they're managed properly, these can be eliminated. Below is our Karate Risk Assessment. From karate to kung fu, martial arts provide a powerful workout, but some parents worry that these sports are too violent for children.
While it is true that martial arts originated as fighting systems in Asia, today's martial arts provide children with physical exercise, a chance to gain self confidence, an opportunity to interact with others, and worthwhile lessons in self defence.
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