SENSEI TERRY NICHIPORUK Sensei Terry Nichiporuk is Chief Instructor for Bronx Traditional Shotokan Karate, as well as Mt Vernon Shotokan Karate Dojo. She has studied Karate for over 30 years. Sensei Nichporuk’s credentials are as follows: She has won over 140 Championship competitions U.S. wide; is a graduate of L.I. University Karate Instructor Program; is a certified instructor, referee, and examiner both Internationally and by Japan, as well as a United States Karate Federation Key Referee. Sensei Nichiporuk is under the direction of Shihan Fujishima and a good standing member with several national, as well as international organizations. Sensei Nichiporuk believes in retaining her students with her commitment to their physical and mental development through the true teachings of Traditional Karate-Do. Bronx Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do, is a proud member of Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation - USA	SENSEI PAUL ZEGARRA Sensei Zegarra is a Chief instructor at Bronx Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do and Mt Vernon Traditional Shortokan Karate-Do. He has studied karate for more than 30 years.Sensei Zegarra’s training was founded with the Japanese Karate Association of Peru. He moved to the United States, settled in the Bronx, and has been training and working with Sensei Nichiporuk for more than a decade. Sensei Zegarra’s credentials are as follows: 2nd Dan certification with JKA of Peru, 3rd Dan certification with SKIF Japan, internationally certified and licensed by SKIF Japan as an instructor and examiner, and a graduate of Long Island University’s Karate Instructor Program.	SENSEI WADE BRATHWAITE (Bio coming soon...)
KANAZAWA KANCHO One of the world most renowned and respected traditional karate masters alive Kanazawa Kancho, 10th Dan. He is the first karateka to have won the notorious All Japan karate Championship. In 1957 kumite champion, In 1958 kumite and kata champion ...on one occasion winning the finals whilst nursing a broken wrist from an earlier event. Although trained in Judo in his early years, Kanazawa Kancho took up karate whilst at University under the late headmaster of JKA shotokan, sensei Matsatoshi Nakayama. Kanazawa Kancho is also one of the few remaining karateka privileged to have studied under Master Gichin Funakoshi, the famous Okinawin schoolteacher who brought karate to mainland Japan from Okinawa and founded the Shotokan style. In 1978, Kanazawa Kancho set up SKIF (Shotokan Karatedo International Federation). SKIF is now the worlds largest Shotokan Karate Association under one chief instructor, having over 3.5 million members in over 107 countries.	SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (www.skifworld.com) Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa founded the SKIF in 1978. With over three and a half million active members, representing over 107 countries, SKIF is the world’s largest and finest Karate organization. SKIF continues to grow worldwide, fostering the highest ideals and standards of Shotokan Karate-Do. Our traditional values are passed down from Sensei to student as we grow into the 21st century. Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa is one of the last direct students of Master Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate-Do. He achieved the All-Japan Karate Championship for three consecutive years and began as a Master Instructor in 1960. Since that time, Kancho Kanazawa has earned worldwide respect as one of the highest level and most popular Karate practitioners. He continues to travel the world, bringing with him values, and the highest-level Karate knowledge to be found. Sensei Kanazawa is truly one of the few who have earned the title of Shihan (Master). His rank is 10th Dan.	HIROYASU FUJISHIMA HANSHI Hiroyasu Fujishima studied Karate at Takushoku University, Japan’s leading collegiate Karate training center. In addition to being a professor at California State University at Northridge (C.S.U.N. Karate Club), where he teaches Karate as part of the university curriculum, he is the Chief Instructor in the US for SKIF. His Karate qualifications include: International recognition as a certified instructor, examiner and referee; technical advisor to the motion picture industry and a self-defense instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department. His rank is 8th Dan, the highest classified black belt in the Americas within the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation.
Bronx Traditional   Shotokan Karate	Teens and Adults Training
KARATE FOR KIDS AND TEENS Self image, self confidence, self discipline and self control that children and teens develop as they grow will determine the level of happiness and success he or she will be capable of experiencing as an adult. Karate can help your child develop these qualities and more, leading to a more successful life. Martial Arts training gives young people the tools to know how to say NO to negative and potentially harmful peer pressure and the strength to back up their words with deeds. • Improved Grades • Leadership Skills • Increased Concentration • Coordination and Dexterity • Goal Setting and Achievement • Respect for Self and Others	Teens and Adults Training	KARATE FOR ADULTS Karate is an exciting and multi-faceted blend of physical, mental and spiritual components, which offers many life-changing benefits not found in most other activities. It is fun, yet challenging, and can potentially put you into the best shape of your life. You will be able to control your weight; gain greater energy and stamina; develop a strong, toned, healthy body and fight premature aging — the result of which is a longer, fuller and more exciting life. In addition to acquiring a technique for self-defense, Karate-Do develops the whole person — physically, mentally and spiritually. Stress management, self-discipline, confidence, leadership skills, and mental calmness are all additional benefits of this art. The dojo (Karate school) is also a great place to meet wholesome new friends, and acquire a positive, healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family. Karate offers a complete mind/ body workout that develops physical strength and mental discipline. Enso offers traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate. Classes include stretching, basic techniques (stances, punches, kicks, blocks), forms, sparring, and self-defense. Benefits of karate training include improvement of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Karate also helps relieve stress and builds discipline, mental focus, and awareness.