Sensei Fred Catalano
Hello my name is Fred Catalano practitioner, Certified Instructor, and Sandan 3rd degree black belt in American Jiu Jitsu systems of self-defense.
Currently training for my Yodan 4th degree and will achieve this goal in June of 2008.
My students and friends consider me a Lifestyle Trainer. Training in Jiu Jitsu for over 14 years and teaching Jiu Jitsu for over 11 years, many have come to enjoy the peace of mind and empowerment that comes with their training.
A practitioner of Power Yoga, Qi Gong, Pilates for grapplers, Zen Ki, Tai Chi, Kickboxing and Wrestling.
Look for courses in these Arts at:
http://www.SelfDefenseNewYork.com
The American Jiu Jitsu Federation awarded me the prestige’s Connors/Bushido Award in 2003, and The Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
My wife Alison and our 3 sons, TC age 20, Jesse age 18, and Scott age 17 also train in Jiu Jitsu.
My son Jesse received his black belt in October 2006, and is now a Certified Instructor, Sensei (teacher), himself.
He currently is training to receive his Nidan 2nd degree black- belt in October 2008. In my quest for a school and a instructor to train under I became fascinated with Jiu Jitsu while attending a Rape Prevention Seminar given by my Instructor, O’Sensei Joseph Puleio and Shi Shidan 7th degree, in December of 1993.
Awe-struck by the ability and confidence of the men and women who threw 200lb men around like rag dolls.
Jiu Jitsu translates into “the gentle art”.
Jiu Jitsu is proven to be the most effective and complete martial art in combat and sport.
My Passions are Health, Wealth, and Happiness and Empowerment of Mind, Body and Spirit.
Zanshin means total awareness.
We are coaches of Mind and Body Unification. It is no accident that YOU are reading this NOW. We hope to help all of you in passing what we are learning as Jutsukas on to YOU.
American Jiu Jitsu has enriched my life, and will do the same for you. |
