02/17/2024
I started training in Martial Arts with my friend Jerry and Rob in 1970, I was 11 years old. I met my Isshinryu instructor Ed McGrath and Louis Luceri at the Lindenhurst youth center and the rest is history. I found out later on in years that Ed McGrath was one of Don Nagle's School of Isshinryu students. He went on to become a tenth dan inheritor. Don Nagle promoted Ed and left us with a lifelong body of work. When Sensei passed away he left us with his passion for Isshinryu to be continued in the highest esteem. We work everyday to change peoples lives as Sensei did while he was here. As a student I have learned that the people you help along the way will stay and some will leave. However, my time with them has produced the best results. I am happy that I was able to help in what ever way I could.
