At only 21 years of age, Sensei Vlad, may be the youngest karate school owner in Staten Island. Sensei Vlad is a Brooklyn College graduate with a bachelor’s degree in management and finance. With a Minor in Psychology. Sensei Vlad was a collegiate wrestling champion in scholastic, freestyle and greco styles. Sensei Vlad placed first in his weight class in New York City’s PSAL Wrestling Championships in 2004 and 2005; and in an earlier citywide competition, he led (as captain) the FDR High School wrestling team( Brooklyn) to a first-place victory for 3 years in a row. In 2005, Sensei Vlad was awarded the Heisman Award, voted as the city’s top and most valuable wrestler of the year. Sensei Vlad had won Numerous Championship in Karate tournament taking 1st places in NYS Championship in 2012, AKL International Tournament Champion in his Weight Division. Top contender in Sport Karate (point Figthing). Undefeated in the MMA Cage figts 2 wins 0 losses. Fluent in weapons training with Bo staff, nun chucks, kamas, kali/escrima, and more. Sensei Vlad is Currently a 3rd Dan in Kenpo Karate (Promoted with High Marks). Sensei Vlad Currently owns and Operates 2 locations in Staten Island. Since Opening the doors to his schools, Sensei Vlad had developed numerous state, national and international kid division champions. Adult division top 3 placements in their divisions.
