His many accomplishments include a series of Belt Rank Videos based upon his
Shaolin Kempo Karate System, these videos are available from any Shaolin Self
Defense Center, or directly through our website and his Annual OPEN tournament
held every November at the West Babylon High School which includes:
Continuous Sparring, Self Defense, Weaponry, Kata and Breaking.
Mr. Ingargiola developed a device for helping learn focus and proper striking tech-
nique, called "The Strike Master", He was also instrumental in developing a new
child alarm system, called: "Kidd-pro-tek", to help locate missing or abducted
children. He also helped develop a computer program (TIA System). For
running a martial art school, creating a paperless office system.

In 1998, he has competed in full contact kickboxing matches; with a record of
9 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, many of these matches appeared on cable-TV channels and
as well as ESPN. He has had write-ups in several national Martial Art Magazines.
In 1999, Shihan Ingargiola was inducted into the "United Martial Artist Hall of Fame"
for his contributions to the art of "Shaolin Kempo Karate" and was also placed on their
evaluation board to evaluate future inductee's. Shihan Ingargiola extended his record to
12 wins 2 loses and 1 draw during 1999 on November 19, 1999 at "Superfights IX"
He ended his professional competing with an outstanding challenge. He agreed to fight
in 2 matches back to back. The first fight was a 4 round full-contact kickboxing bout
and the second match was a 8 minute submission grappling bout. Shihan Ingargiola
won both of these matches, to a standing ovation from the sold out arena.

Shihan Ingargiola is the U.S.A. for Professor Kimo's KAI.
On Professor Kimo's most recent visit (Jan. 2004) he named Mr. Ingargiola
Inheritor of his System, under the auspice of his KAI and with
official Samurai blessing. . Shihan Ingargiola often cross trains with various
Masters throughout the country, such as: Mr. Oleg Taktarov (Encisco,CA) for
submission fighting, Lou Neglia (NYC) for boxing, Joseph
Rebelo (New Beford,MA) for weapons.
Shihan Ingargiola has been Teaching the Martial Arts for over 20 years,
at his West Babylon, NY location His Shaolin Kempo Karate System
is a unique blend of traditional material and reactionary
activities, which has been designed to give a well rounded experience. The curriculum
is designed to constantly challenge the students physical and mental abilities, by using
written tests along with the physical aspects for achieving New Belt Ranks. The
System is highly regarded and sought after due to it's high standards and thorough
Curriculum, many Black Belts and Instructors from various styles have sought to be
trained by Shihan Ingargiola for this reason.

Professor Kimo along with Professor Nancy Cerio presented me with my 9 th degree blackbelt and named me the sole inheritor of his organization during the banquet. It is my privileged and honor to accept this from him and I hope to continue my Kempo
learning and progression under his tutelage for many many years to come.
Since becoming a certified Kickboxing Referee in 2005 and also recently expanding my
Kickboxing floor space & schedule I also have been granted permission by the New York State Athletic Commission to run my own Kickboxing events.

The art of Shaolin Kempo Karate has developed from numerous styles of
the martial arts including: SHAOLIN TEMPLE BOXING, JIU JITSU,
KUNG FU, KEMPO, different styles of KARATE, as well as the secret
art of the WHITE TIGER (Chin Na). Each fighting system offers some-
thing both unique and special, but each also has it's weaknesses that
make a fighter vulnerable. The ultimate in self defense lay not in one way
or style of fighting, but by the integration of these methods of fighting
into one.
The Shaolin Kempo Karate fighting system is one of the only system's that
incorporates the movements of the original five animals: TIGER, LEOPARD,
DRAGON, CRANE, and SNAKE. It is a system that promotes health
and wisdom. Shaolin's theory of fighting is based upon effective multiple
strikes off a powerful mobile base, with linear, angular and circular off-
ensive and defensive motions with simultaneous manipulation of the opp-
onent's upper and lower body masses.
The art of Shaolin Kempo Karate with it's graceful movements for devel-
opment of the internal energy & balance of the body's external strengths
is the essence for producing a superior fighter. Shaolin Self Defense
Centers believes by applying the physical and mental aspects of the
martial arts into your personal lives, one will achieve harmony and balance

His many accomplishments include a series of Belt Rank Videos based upon his
Shaolin Kempo Karate System, these videos are available from any Shaolin Self
Defense Center, or directly through our website and his Annual OPEN tournament
held every November at the West Babylon High School which includes:
Continuous Sparring, Self Defense, Weaponry, Kata and Breaking.
Mr. Ingargiola developed a device for helping learn focus and proper striking tech-
nique, called "The Strike Master", He was also instrumental in developing a new
child alarm system, called: "Kidd-pro-tek", to help locate missing or abducted
children. He also helped develop a computer program (TIA System). For
running a martial art school, creating a paperless office system.

In 1998, he has competed in full contact kickboxing matches; with a record of
9 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, many of these matches appeared on cable-TV channels and
as well as ESPN. He has had write-ups in several national Martial Art Magazines.
In 1999, Shihan Ingargiola was inducted into the "United Martial Artist Hall of Fame"
for his contributions to the art of "Shaolin Kempo Karate" and was also placed on their
evaluation board to evaluate future inductee's. Shihan Ingargiola extended his record to
12 wins 2 loses and 1 draw during 1999 on November 19, 1999 at "Superfights IX"
He ended his professional competing with an outstanding challenge. He agreed to fight
in 2 matches back to back. The first fight was a 4 round full-contact kickboxing bout
and the second match was a 8 minute submission grappling bout. Shihan Ingargiola
won both of these matches, to a standing ovation from the sold out arena.
On November 19, 1999 he won the "Professional UKBA Welterweight NYS" Title
Belt and the "Lightweight Grappling Submission" Championship. Competing in these
2 matches back to back with "no break" was a first in the Martial Arts World.
Since retiring from competing professionally, Shihan Ingargiola still keeps his skills
honed with daily training and keeps up on his progress of Shaolin Kempo Karate.