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Grand Master Lioni Velasquez (Chief Instructor)
More than 35 years of martial arts experience. G.M.
Velasquez has taught a wide variety of students. He is
experienced at working with military and police
departments, is a certified Rape Prevention Instructor,
and has taught children and adults with ADD and ADHD,
and other disabilities. He advocates finding the student's
goal and then finding a way to help achieve that goal.
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Sensei Anthony (Atemi-ryu Jujitsu)
Anthony has more than 9 years of experience in the
Atemi-ryu system, and has been teaching for 4 years. He
is direct and down to earth, and his teaching reflects that.
Although he specializes in Jujitsu, Anthony has also
studied Aikijutsu. He was recertified as an instructor by
Dr. Chineque, system founder, in Oct. 2007.
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Sensei David S. (Atemi-ryu Jujitsu)
David has more than 7 years of experience in the
Atemi-ryu system. He received his Shodan in Jujitsu in
2007. David, then only 15, tested for an adult rank and at
the adult standard. He has studied Jujitsu for 7 years and
Aikido for 4. He is a certified Jujitsu instructor, teaching
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Sensei Mark Sternlicht (Chendokan Aikido)
With more than 8 years of experience in the Atemi-ryu
system, Mark is a certified Aikido instructor. He applies
the same discipline in the dojo that has made him a
success in the courtroom. Mark practices with an eye on
the precise application of traditional forms and efficient
application of techniques.
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Sensei Matt (Chendokan Aikido)
Matt originally came to Atemi-ryu with an interest in Jujitsu,
but ultimately studied Chendokan Aikido. After 7 years of
study, he received his Shodan in May of 2007. He prefers
the blending of Atemi-ryu jujitsu and Chendokan aikido
instructor, and is available for private lessons.instructor,
and is available for private lessons.
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Despite his interest in Jujitsu, Mike decided to persue
studies in Aikido, receiving his Shodan May of 2007. He
prefers to focus on applying techniques to and Arnis. He
is a certified Aikido instructor, and is available for private
lessons
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Don Bell (Atemi-Ryu Aikido)
Don has studied a variety of arts from Hapkido to Jujitsu.
He spent 9 months of the year before his Shodan training
with a broken hand. His dedication to the study of martial
arts is clear. He has studied Chendokan Aikido for 6
years.
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Sensei Steven Carpenter (Chendokan Aikido)
Steve has studied Chendokan Aikido for more than 5
years, starting after the age of 50. He received his
Shodan in February 2008. Steven has broad professional
expertise and has applied his hunger for knowledge to
his martial arts study.
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Sensei Adrianna (Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu)
Adrianna is the youngest of our Shodans. She tested for
her black belt in June 2008, passing the adult jujitsu test.
She teaches kids and teens.
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Assistant Instructor Sheila V. (Atemi Arnis)
Sheila's interest in Arnis resulted in the launching of our
first Atemi Arnis class in Fayetteville. She has a broad
knowledge of health and fitness and has studied both
Jujitsu and Judo. She prefers the dynamic use of
weapons and principles for multiple strike defenses.
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