POWELL SENSEI

Certified by ‘Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA’ (SRKUSA).

Nyack Fitness welcomes Powell Sensei, Director & Shihan of the “To-te Ueshiro Karate Club”.  Born in 1958, Powell Sensei began his traditional Okinawan, Shorin-ryu Karate training in NYC at the Hombu Midtown Karate Dojo under Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro and Hanshi Robert Scaglione in the early Eighties. He received his Sho-dan, (first degree black belt) in 1991 and was awarded his current rank Yon-dan on August 19th, 2007 at the Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu USA, 45th Anniversary training celebration in Washington, DC.

Powell Sensei has over 20 years experience teaching and motivating students in the art of ‘te, Matsubayashi, Shorin-Ryu the original Karate style which has been handed down from father to child, or Sensei to student for centuries on the Ryu-kyu islands of Okinawa. The “To-te Ueshiro Karate Club” Mission is to develop students young and old to their maximum potential in mind, body and spirit, through courtesy, propriety and self-discipline by training the ancient art of ‘te (Karate).

“Any one can learn Karate”. Karate is a moving zen, an activity that the entire family can do together. My Sensei would tell me Karate training is like having gold in your pocket. The training keeps you young, respectful and humble. I’ve trained correction officers, children, older adults and parents that want their life back from years of  not working out and being physically out of shape. The hardest part is showing up – stepping on the deck. Those that train regularly see results quickly. Karate training is a life long marathon. A never ending quest for perfection… of developing the spirit and body to defeat your opponent, (that opponent is you), your weaknesses, your flaws, your character, courage… always moving forward”.

Nyack Fitness Karate classes focus on 19 Kata & full body conditioning (that burns fat) and “Hojo Undo”, supplementary training exercises that develop ambidextrous physical strength, stamina, muscle coordination and speed/power. We train kihon (basics), traditional blocks/strikes, punches, kicks, yakusoku kumite, balance, timing and kime while developing flexibility, confidence and self defense empowering skills for life.

Private instruction available by appointment. Start training today, we offer 6 classes a week. Call for more info 845 353 8505, or email: preston@to-te.org