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Shin Ri Tan Kyu Martial Arts Academy
Chief Instructor:
Kevin Suggs, 5th Dan
 Instructors
Kevin Suggs
Kevin Suggs began his journey in the martial arts in the fall of 1973, receiving instruction with Sensei Ron Henderson, in Tae Kwon Do, to intermediate level. He also studied with Sifu 'Lucky' Gonzalez in Wing Chun Gung Fu, Sifu Ruban Morales in the Yin Moy Gung Fu system, and Pete "Khalef" Williams in Chinese Goju. Kevin joined Sensei William Grady of USA Goju in 1979. Mr. Suggs presently holds the rank of Black Belt- 5th degree, awarded May 1999 by Renshi Grady and Master Albert Gotay. He has served as a staff instructor at Super Summer Seminars (Zen-Do-Kai) since 1992 and as President of NEMAC (Northeast Martial Arts Council) from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Suggs has also done demonstrations for the Greenburg School District's pre-school during Black History Month and headed a young teens' self-defense program at the Fresh Air Funds' Camp Mariah during the summers of 1999 - 2001. Mr.Suggs also introduced the aerobic kickboxing programs to Club Fit Briarcliff, a leading health club in Westchester, New York.
CERTIFICATION
CDT Tactical Master Instructor
 Joseph Ansah
My desire to study the martial arts began with “Bruce Leroy” and my mother’s need to provide her son with the means to protect himself in her absence. 16 years later, I feel I can honestly say I'm starting to get the hang of it. I received my Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in December of 1992 and have continued training in various arts and with various instructors in the search to find ways to honestly express myself and to aid anyone willing to travel this chosen path.
TRAINING (consistently for 1 year or more)
Judo - Professor Antonio A. Perreira, Tremont School of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. Jaw So Pai Kung Fu - Sifu Benji Melendez, United Bronx Parents Community Center. USA Goju - Renshi Kevin Suggs, Shin Ri Tan Kyu Academy, Sensei Neil Scott, Kyoshi Ben Kwiatkowski, Iona College Karate Club. Southern Shaolin Chuan - Sifu Karl Romain, Nyack Martial Arts Academy
TRAINING (supplemental and seminars)
Sifu Domingo(Tai Chi Chuan), Master David Jones (Vee Arnis Jitsu), Tiger Kim (Tae Kwon Do), Kyoshi Rick Diaz (USA Goju), Sijo George Crayton Jr. (Chang Shou Kung Fu), Master Peter Urban (USA Goju), Master Albert Gotay (USA Goju), Kyoshi Hector Rodriguez(Chinese Goju), Kathy Long (Kickboxing), Jeff Speakman (Kenpo Karate), Master Chaka Zulu (Nisei Goju), Master Little John Davis (Vee Arnis Jitsu, Sanuce Ryu Jitsu), Bill Wallace (Full Contact Karate), Grand Master Wally Jay (Small Circle Jujitsu), Master Michael Campos (Zendo Kai Martial Arts), Sifu Kevin Seaman (Arnis, Jeet Kune Do), Sifu Mark Cardona (Drunken Monkey Kung Fu) and many others.
WEAPONS TRAINING
Arnis
CERTIFICATION
CDT training level one by Tactical Master Kevin Suggs
About Us
Shin Ri Tan Kyu - the literal (English) translation is "seeking the truth". We are a group of dedicated, focused instructors with a love of studying and sharing the martial way.
Our goal is simple: Live in such a way as to lead by example, balancing the concepts acquired from the study of martial arts with the challenges encountered in everyday life.
We endeavor to foster good qualities within our students: acceptance of others, patience and forgiveness. In compliment, we create accomplished fighters and technicians, prepared to protect family, friends or selves, if necessary.
"If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." Descartes
What we teach
As members of the American Heritage Goju Karate-Do USA Goju Association, the primary karate style we teach is USA Goju, which is a hard/soft style of Karate. It is principally a close range combat system, using techniques designed to incapacitate an opponent as quickly as possible. The softer, circular 'ju' movements are utilized to bring opponents within striking range of the harder, more direct 'go' applications. The system utilizes low kicks, elbow strikes, joint locks, and takedowns from multiple angles, against both armed and unarmed assailants, its practitioners relaxed, yet prepared for any sudden threatening situations.
One premise of the Goju system is that there is no singular solution to a given situation or problem. Thus, the ability to flow with that situation, to adapt to the environment, is what ensures survivability. One will find that this concept applies not only to the battlefield, but also to everyday occurrences in our lives, from the classroom, to the workplace, to the boardroom. The literal translation of Goju is hard/soft, and defines, somewhat, the reason for this system's effectiveness.
We complement our USA Goju training with Pekiti Tirsia Kali and Kihen Ryu Jiu-Jitsu to maximize our combat self defense capabilities. With the capricious demands and varied circumstances confronting us in our everyday routines - Art imitates Life.
TRAINING
LOCATION
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Shin Ri Tan Kyu Martial Arts Academy
SUNY Purchase Athletic Center
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
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