Master Jerry Figgiani, 8th dan, is the President and Founder of Shorin Ryu Karatedo International.
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2014-03-26
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About The Founder
Jerry Figgiani, 8th dan, is the President and Founder of Shorin Ryu Karatedo International. He comes from a strong lineage of Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu practitioners who have followed the footsteps of Shoshin Nagamine. He has been training in karate since 1977 and has been teaching for over 25 years. Through his extensive background and training in the martial arts, he has developed a unique way of bringing the kata to life. He is a sought-after seminar instructor who has the ability to enable students to understand not only the kata, but the function and application, thus making his seminars universal to any system.
Sensei Figgiani has trained with Grandmaster Nagamine and in 1991 was a participant in the demonstration ceremony for his 85th birthday and the 55th anniversary of the Nagamine Dojo. At that time he traveled with his Sensei, Joseph Carbonara, who was a world delegate for the World Matsubayashi Karate Federation.
Sensei Figgiani was the subject of featured articles in the New York Times, Newsday, and most recently Masters Magazine. In addition, he is also a published author. His work has been published in Karate Masters Volume IV. And in 2013, he was given his own column in Masters Magazine. His articles have included interviews with Sensei Joseph Carbonara, Sensei Kensei Taba, Sensei Terry Maccarrone, Sensei Ernie Ferrara, and Hanshi Patrick McCarthy.
As a nationally rated forms and fighting champion, Sensei Figgiani has won numerous tournaments across the country from 1988 to 1996. In 1995, he was rated the number one fighter by the Professional Karate League (P.K.L.). He was also inducted into the P.K.L. Hall of Fame for the Competitor of the Year in 1996. In 2011, Sensei Figgiani formed a team to compete in the New York Traditional Karate League and also the USA National Karate Federation. His students have ranked high and have competed on both the regional and national level. In 2012, Sensei Figgiani was recognized as Coach of the Year by the New York Traditional Karate League.
In 2009, Sensei Figgiani organized a “friendship” tour bringing a group of instructors and students from his organization, Shorin Ryu Karatedo International, to Tokyo, Japan and Okinawa. The purpose of this trip was to provide an opportunity to study the culture, history, and traditions of the martial arts. Because of Sensei Figgiani’s background in Judo and his membership in the Kodokan Institute located in Tokyo, Japan, his students were able to attend training at the Kodokan as well. When Sensei Figgiani and his students traveled to Okinawa, he was invited by Grandmaster Kensei Taba, 10th dan, to be part of the World Championship Ceremonies. Grandmaster Taba also provided special training during the course of Sensei Figgiani’s stay in Okinawa.
http://srkdi.com/founder.htm
About The Founder
Jerry Figgiani, 8th dan, is the President and Founder of Shorin Ryu Karatedo International. He comes from a strong lineage of Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu practitioners who have followed the footsteps of Shoshin Nagamine. He has been training in karate since 1977 and has been teaching for over 25 years. Through his extensive background and training in the martial arts, he has developed a unique way of bringing the kata to life. He is a sought-after seminar instructor who has the ability to enable students to understand not only the kata, but the function and application, thus making his seminars universal to any system.
Sensei Figgiani has trained with Grandmaster Nagamine and in 1991 was a participant in the demonstration ceremony for his 85th birthday and the 55th anniversary of the Nagamine Dojo. At that time he traveled with his Sensei, Joseph Carbonara, who was a world delegate for the World Matsubayashi Karate Federation.
Sensei Figgiani was the subject of featured articles in the New York Times, Newsday, and most recently Masters Magazine. In addition, he is also a published author. His work has been published in Karate Masters Volume IV. And in 2013, he was given his own column in Masters Magazine. His articles have included interviews with Sensei Joseph Carbonara, Sensei Kensei Taba, Sensei Terry Maccarrone, Sensei Ernie Ferrara, and Hanshi Patrick McCarthy.
As a nationally rated forms and fighting champion, Sensei Figgiani has won numerous tournaments across the country from 1988 to 1996. In 1995, he was rated the number one fighter by the Professional Karate League (P.K.L.). He was also inducted into the P.K.L. Hall of Fame for the Competitor of the Year in 1996. In 2011, Sensei Figgiani formed a team to compete in the New York Traditional Karate League and also the USA National Karate Federation. His students have ranked high and have competed on both the regional and national level. In 2012, Sensei Figgiani was recognized as Coach of the Year by the New York Traditional Karate League.
In 2009, Sensei Figgiani organized a “friendship” tour bringing a group of instructors and students from his organization, Shorin Ryu Karatedo International, to Tokyo, Japan and Okinawa. The purpose of this trip was to provide an opportunity to study the culture, history, and traditions of the martial arts. Because of Sensei Figgiani’s background in Judo and his membership in the Kodokan Institute located in Tokyo, Japan, his students were able to attend training at the Kodokan as well. When Sensei Figgiani and his students traveled to Okinawa, he was invited by Grandmaster Kensei Taba, 10th dan, to be part of the World Championship Ceremonies. Grandmaster Taba also provided special training during the course of Sensei Figgiani’s stay in Okinawa.
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