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Mark J. Speranza
  • 57, Male
  • Lindenhurst, New York
  • United States
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CWAY - Miami

Martial Arts business training, technology classes, and a great place to network!
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"Thanks for this Sensei Nick. there are many time everyone at CW  really goes way above and beyond."
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"Get Fit and Focused" Back to School Marketing Plan with Sensei Nick at Your Computer

July 28, 2011 from 11am to 12pm
Click here to register for free  Thursday, July 28th at 11AM PDT - Sensei Nick Dougherty will be reviewing his back to school marketing plan that is currently being implemented in his two locations in New Jersey and over 500 ChampionsWay Library schools. This back to school plan “Get Fit and Focused” will include the following: - A 45 Day Checklist - Social Media Strategy - 2 Ads - Facebook Banner - Drills from Gracie Fighter Kids Instructor…See More
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Thought for the day: May 3,2011

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."-- Anne BradstreetThere are many stories of spiritual masters embracing the presence of an annoying student in their community. There is even one story that documents a teacher paying an irritating person to live among his students. I even have…See More
May 3, 2011

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Relationship Status:
Married
Looking For:
Friendship, Networking
Religious Views:
Divine Humanity
Summary of Your Martial Arts Training:
* Began Martial Arts 1972 Tracy System of Chinese Kenpo
* Highest Rank Achieved Nin-dan 1991
* Began Teaching Martial Arts 1974
* Studied Northern Shaolin 1978-1984
* Studied Hung Ga Southern Chinese Martial Arts 1982-1985
* Studied Wing Chun 1983-1986
* Studied Choy Li Fut 1984-1985
* Studied Aikido 1985-1987
* Studied Arnis de Mano with Remy Presas 1987-1990
* No high ranks achieved in the above styles
* Became initiated member Chinese National Chi Gung Institute September 1992
* Began Ninpo Study and was accepted as a direct personal student under Ninpo/Jujutsu Grandmaster Tanemura, Shoto in 1987
* Traveled to Honbu Dojo, Saitama Japan for continuing study 1988 through 1997


Ranks Achieved

* Kenpo Sho-dan 1986
* Kenpo Ni-dan 1991
* Ninpo Sho-dan 1993
* Ninpo Ni-dan 1995
* Ninpo San-dan 1997
* Ninpo Yon-dan 1998
* Ju-jutsu San-dan 1993
* Ju-jutsu Yon-dan 1997
* Hanbo Jutsu Sho-dan 1997
* Karate Koppojutsu Yon-dan 1997
* All Ninpo and Ju-Jutsu ranks awarded by test from Soke Tanemura, Shoto Genbukan / Amatsu Tatara Grandmaster
* Received San-dan Rank American Tai-Kempo under Peter Ferlise
* Currently Studying Shinken Bujutsu under Sensei Joseph Svaral
* Tested and Awarded Sho-dan Shinken Bujutsu March 2004
* Roku-Dan 6th Degree Black Belt March 2008 From Aki Bu-Jutsu Ju-Jutsu World Federation
* Shi-Han Teaching License March 2008From Aki Bu-Jutsu Ju-Jutsu World Federation

Martial Arts Teaching Experience

* Thirty Six (36) Years Teaching Martial Arts
* Taught Hand To Hand Techniques To FBI SWAT Team 1991
* Taught Nassau County Corrections Officers 1991
* Taught Nassau County Police Field Agents 1992
* Taught Justice Department Field Officers 1992
* Nationally Certified Rape Awareness And Prevention Instructor 1994
* National Children's Safety Foundation Safer/Smarter Children's Instructor 1994
* NAPMA Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor 1996
* Received National Martial Arts teaching excellence Award 1997
* Certified F.A.S.T. Defense Instructor 1998
* RMCAT Course graduate 1998
* EZ Defense Instructor certification 1998
* Director of Martial Arts Curriculum for the Academy of Mixed Martial Arts 1974-present
* Manager Long Island Martial Arts Academy 1987-1996
* Purchased School 1996
* Owner and Director of Martial Arts Curriculum for the Academy of Mixed Martial Arts Lindenhurst for 1998-present
* Elite Member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists
* Founding Member of the Executive Council of Martial Arts
* Children Instructor Certification Awarded by Melody Shuman Founder of Shuman Concept
* Inducted U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame March 2005 Instructor of the Year

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In the year 2001, in the month of October, Mark Sensei was ordained and initiated as a healer, along with being accepted into higher level trainings to be initiated and ordained in the old traditions of eastern and western spiritual philosophies and training. This training includes many esoteric teachings and experiences from around the world.
Style(s) of Martial Arts:
Ninpo ~~ Ju-Jutsu ~~ Chinese Kempo ~~ Arnis de Mano
Rank(s) in Your Respected Style(s):
Ro-ku Dan 6th Degree Black Belt
Achievements and Awards:
Martial Arts Teaching excellence 1997 ~~~ Instructor of the Year 2005
What Martial Arts Has Taught You:
TO ROLL WITH THE CHAOS

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The Academy of Martial Arts is pleased to announce our new manual. As we all know, children with Autism, Aspergers, ADD, ADHD are constantly referred to Martial Arts because no other sports…

The Academy of Martial Arts is pleased to announce our new manual.





As we all know, children with Autism, Aspergers, ADD, ADHD are constantly referred to Martial Arts because no other sports modality will take them.



For further information, contact Mark J. Speranza



info@MartialArtNy.com



Below is a small excerpt from our manual:



Enrolling a Child with a Developmental Disability







Section 1: People… Continue

Posted on July 12, 2009 at 12:11pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:24am on March 17, 2010, Rômulo Diogo de Sousa Junior said…
ASSISTA MEUS VIDEOS , SENSEI!
OSS!
At 12:36pm on February 1, 2010, Daniel Hect said…


Welcome to the community, I am happy to see you have joined the PerfectMIND group; I look forward to working with you on the webinars.

I want to invite you to join the Masters Hall of Fame Group where we Recognize Excellence in the Martial Arts.

I look forward seeing you at the Masters!

Dan
At 8:37am on January 24, 2010, Melody Shuman gave Mark J. Speranza a gift
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Well done on your fund raiser... did your press release get any media support?
At 4:41pm on December 15, 2009, Cindy Pappas said…
Hey new friend Mark, This is beautiful what you are doing for children with disabilities! This is the "mark" of a true Martial Artist. Wonderful! Keep up the good work, -Cindy
At 10:33am on November 18, 2009, Datis Mohsenipour said…
Thank you for the add Sensei Mark!

Looking forward to having discussions with you in the future.
At 8:45pm on October 23, 2009, Allie Alberigo - Kyoshi said…
Thanks Sensei Mark;

Breakfast was awesome this morning. Thanks for your friendship. I am also excited about your new site and I believe it is something the martial art industry really needs. Hey everyone check it out at www.inclusionadvantage.com.

allie
At 1:24pm on October 21, 2009, Santanu gave Mark J. Speranza a gift
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thanks for checking in! everything's going great, and I love the manual you sent! i heard ESCAPE was awesome - i definitely will come next year.
At 10:41am on October 21, 2009, Mark J. Speranza added a gift to their profile…
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A gift for you
At 7:42pm on September 24, 2009, Melody Shuman said…
I am looking forward to seeing you at our ESCAPE event! I can't wait for everyone to see your new manual. I think it is great and everyone will find tremendous value in your experience with special needs children!

Best,
Melody
 
 
 

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