Part of the United Fighting Arts Federation Teaching Chun Kuk Do Douglas Boje Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Christopher Bristol Mike Cannon Mike received his 1st degree black belt on 11/11/06. Mr Cannon in the head instructor of the Corning location of Presti Karate. He travels from Pa. four times a week to teach. and over 4 hours for lessons in Niagara Falls. Ranks Being Taught Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Mr Conti He is a first degree balck belt and works at M&T bank. Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Mark Conti Patrick Davis Mr Davis DOB 3/22/53 Began his Martial arts training in 9/83. He currently holds a 4th degree in Tang Soo Do and On 10/25/03, he earned his 4th in Chun Kuk Do. Mr Davis received his (CPMA) Certified Professional Martial Arts Certificate in 1996. He also serves in the Testing board for all Black Belt testing in region 8. His favorite technique is any deflection and redirection move. By trade, he is an electrical engineer. Mr. Davis is a valuable member of the Presti team and an asset to the schools. In July 2006, Mr Davis took his Masters classes and Exams in Las Vegas, result are not in yet, Mr Davis is the first Black belt of Presti Karate to receive his Masters Rank! The ceremony took place in Las Vegas in July 2007 in front of Grand Master Chuck Norris. Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Amber Denman is our newest black belt as of 10/20/2007 We feel she will be a great leader in our community and our schools! Ranks Being Taught Blue Orange Purple Gold White Amber Denman Joe Gizzarelli Mr Gizzarelli recieved his Black belt on May 10th 2008, he has been asisting with classes and now taking on his own classes. Ranks Being Taught Orange Purple Gold White Ms Gombert recieved her Black belt on 5/10/2008, she has not only assisted, but also has her own classes on sat. In Lewiston. Ranks Being Taught Blue Orange Purple Gold White Karly Gombert Gilbert Hamilton Mr. Hamilton began his martial arts career in American Kempo. He received his Chun Kuk Do Black belt in 2002. He won the Ontario Grand Nationals in 2001. His favorite technique is a spinning heel kick. His favorite movie is Once upon a time in China. He is currentley a 3rd Dan in Chun Kuk Do Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Mr Huey Is a first degree black belt and works a manager at Davids subs. Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Ronald Huey Matthew Maglio He teaches the practice classes. Matt enjoys playing guitar, baseball and football. Ranks Being Taught Blue Orange Purple Gold White Ranks Being Taught Orange Purple Gold White Philip Maglio Sr. Philip Maglio Jr. He teaches the practice classes. Phil works at NFMMC and Black winds Pets. He is attending NCCC this fall. Ranks Being Taught Blue Orange Purple Gold White Began training in 1991 Favorite techniques are wrist locks Favorite things to teach is grappling self defense and takedowns.Mr Mease is in training for his 4th degree. 1st degree black belt 1999 2nd degree black belt 2002 Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Jonathon Mease Chris Moore Mr Moore Is a second degree black belt and works as an appliance repair person.If you need repairs call him at 523-5911 Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Ranks Being Taught Purple Gold White Brian Myers Shannon Myers Shannon received her 1st degree Black belt on 11/11/06. Ms Myers is a freshman at Lewiston-Porter. She is also preparing for her 2nd dan black belt test this fall. Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Just seeing who reads this, This isn't true. Carly is only 7, she is now an 7th Gup Blue Belt as of June 2008. She attends Thomas Marks elementary and is in the 3rd grade in fall 2008. Ranks Being Taught Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Carly Presti John Presti Master Presti DOB 8/22/55 Began training in 1967. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, he lives in Wilson,NY. Master Presti has three daughters, Lindsey, Jillian & Carly. Currently he is a 7th Dan in Chun Kuk Do and an 8th in Tang Soo Do. Master Presti teaches only Chun Kuk Do. He is the Regional Chairman for Region 8 in charge of Black Belt testing and regional Black Belt training. Serves on the Board of Directors for The United Fighting Arts Federation, with its founder Grandmaster C. Norris, along with a staff of the world's most prestigious Black Belts. Master Presti is known for his fighting career, He had many amateur fights, in 1974 to 1977 he fought for the N.Y.S. professional full contact karate association, and had a pro record of 23-3. he was rated # four in New York State. Presti has received many accolades from Grand Master Chuck Norris, such as Most Inspirational Black Belt, School of the year, He was one of the first to receive the (CPMA) Certified Professional Martial Arts Award. He was entered on the World Karate Hall of Fame in two categories, Lifetime Achievement Award of Honor and Outstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts Master Presti recognizes all his family members in the United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) and thanks each one of them, for without them, none of the above would have been possible. And a special thanks to Grand Master Chuck Norris, he has encouraged him to move forward and learn. Mr. Presti has also appeared on Walker Texas Ranger, only to be beaten up by Mr. Norris. On July 16, 2005, Master Presti was awarded the highest and most prestigious award given in the Martial Arts, the Wieland Norris Award by Grand Master Chuck Norris. Most recently Master Presti, for the past several years was asked by Mr. Norris to run UFAF's yearly convention, a very prestigious event which couldn't be done without the UFAF Board of Directors. Mr. Presti also would like to thank the board members and very close friends, Mr. Aaron Norris, Mr. Tip Potter, Mr. Ed Saenz, Mrs. Tara Bidwell, Mr. Ken Gallacher, Mr.Steve Hammersly, Mr. Chip Wright,& Mr.Steve Nelson In February 2007, Presti suggested a new event the Mexican Training Convention(MTC). Without a heartbeat, Mr. Norris booked it he loved the idea so much, and in October 2007, UFAF had it's first MTC. With that event being so successful a 2008 in being planned also in Oct. 2008 Presti was asked again to teach at the International training Conference in Las Vegas July 2008 Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Holds a black belts in Chun Kuk DO and Tang Soo Do Ranks Being Taught Blue Orange Purple Gold White Jeffrey Pries Steven Rickard Ranks Being Taught Orange Purple Gold White Ms Russo DOB 10/11/75 She began training when she was about 14 years old. Her trade is a mechanical engenieer. Ranks Being Taught Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Shelly Russo-Hamilton Jacob Sherman Mr. Sherman DOB 4/15/62 Mr. Sherman holds a 3rd Dan rank in Chun Kuk Do, and a 2nd Dan rank in Tang Soo Do. He graduated SUNY Buffalo with B.S. in Environmental Design and Planning. He currently works full time for the Maid of the Mist Corporation in Niagara Falls as their Retail Manager. In 2004 Mr. Sherman was recognized and presented with the Extraordinary Service Rendered award by the United Fighting Arts Federation and is currently their Publication Designer. He is married to Tracy, and has two terrific children, Jason and Ariel. Mr. Sherman loves the challenge of finding new and innovative way to teach, and train in Chun Kuk Do. His favorite sparring techniques are double round kick, and jab/inside foot sweep/reverse punch. His favorite kata is Kong Sang Koon. Ranks Being Taught Black Red Green Blue Orange Purple Gold White Copyright © 2007, Presti Karate Centers, All Rights Reserved

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