New York Karate Academy - Poughkeepsie New York

Chief Instructor: Adam DiStefano

Instructor

NYKA Karate was founded in 2007 by Adam DiStefano. Master DiStefano is an Internationally Certified Chief Master Instructor by the Great Grandmaster Aaron Banks and the World Professional Martial Arts Organization. His passion for improving physical fitness, mental discipline, and spiritual strength is apparent in every class he teaches. Master DiStefano has been a positive influence in the lives of many. His ability to reach children and adults alike has earned NYKA Karate a reputation as the Dutchess County’s best martial arts studio.

Master DiStefano has been involved with martial arts his entire life. As a child, he was taught the fundamentals of Tang Soo Do by his instructors, Masters Henry Seo and Joe Seo. In his early teens, Master DiStefano earned his Black Belt in both Tang Soo Do and Taekwondo. It was at this time that he knew that he wanted to dedicate his life to martial arts. Since that time, Master DiStefano has proved to be a fierce competitor winning many competitions on a national and world level. He believes in a principled approach to martial arts, that includes the development of personal character as well as physical strength. His focus on respect, confidence, righteousness, discipline, and vision has made him one of the most sought after martial arts instructors in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Master DiStefano has had the luxury of learning from the best in the industry. His instructors include Grandmaster Taejoon Lee, Tony Blauer, Jim Wagner, Grandmaster Jerry "Fastfeet" Fontanez, and Punong Guro Tom Bolden.

In September of 2009, Master DiStefano was awarded the right to teach and name his own system of martial arts. Because Master DiStefano has a very diverse background, he developed a system based on an understanding of anatomy and body Mechanics, natural human response, psychology and physiology, and a set of free flowing principles that removes the rigidity found in most traditional karate systems. In essence, his stylist a hybrid and functional version of martial artsthat is both “street ready” and easy to perform under high stress. Currently, Master DiStefano works in the private sector in the High Threat Level Security field as well as a Defensive Tactics Instructor. He is also is a Peak Performance Coach and a Children’s Success Conditioning Coach.

Master DiStefano attended the University at Albany. He majored in Political Science. His wife Jeanine is a Special Education Teacher in the Beacon City School District. In May of 2011, the welcomed the birth of their son, Marcello Anthony.

TRAINING LOCATION

New York Karate Academy
473 Violet Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Telephone: 845-240-1217

Email: newyorkkarateacademy@gmail.com

Homepage: http//:www.NewYorkKarateAcademy.com

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