Eric Kugler

 

Eric Kugler started his study of the Martial Arts in 1986 at the Budokwai in London, England.   There he studied Shotokan Karate under Sensei Angelo Sanna currently 5th Dan JKA and the late Keinosuke Enoeda 8th Dan under the auspices of the Karate Union of Great Britain.   After moving back to New York City, Eric continued his study of Shotokan Karate at the Japan Karate Association of New York under 8th Dan Masataka Mori.   Eric received his Shodan/1st Dan in Shotokan Karate on 7/19/91 from Masataka Mori 8th Dan, Keinosuke Enoeda 8th Dan and Osaka Yoshiharu 8th Dan.   In 1993, Eric began his study of Zujitsu under Master Chaka Zulu.   He is currently Nidan/2nd Dan under Master Zulu.   In the years between 1992 and the present Eric has also studied Aikido with Jim Berkley, Judo with Yoichiro Matsumura and has been exposed to other arts including Pekiti Tersia Arnis, Sayoc Kali, Savate, Brazilian Ju Jujitsu and others.    Eric also is a student of Catch as Catch Can Wrestling or Catchwrestling under Tony Cecchine of Chicago.  Since 1995, Eric has focused on Estacada and Estacada Kajukenbo under Bill, became an Assistant Instructor of Estacada in January 2000 and has been a Full Instructor of Estacada Level 1 since January 2002.
 

 

Shihan Steven Sciandra

Steven Sciandra has been the owner and head instructor of The Martial Arts Studio in Forest Hills for eleven years.

Accomplishments:

  • Collegiate State wrestling Champion

  • Eastern Regional Champion-Div. 1 wrestling

  • National Judo Champion-Masters Division

  • World Jujitsu Champion-Super Heavyweight Division

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt-Judo-promoted by Matsumura Sensei

  • 5th Degree Black Belt-Jujitsu-promoted by Matsumura Sensei

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt Estacada-Kajukenbo - promoted by Sifu Bill Schettino

  • Estacada Level 1 instructor
 

 

Steve Lamade

 

Steve Lamade has been a student of Bill Schettino since 1994. He has trained in various aspects of Estacada, including Estacada-Weapons and Estacada-Kajukenbo (Emperado method), and continues to study with Mr. Schettino on a regular basis. Mr. Lamade holds Black Belt rank in Estacada-Kajukenbo (Emperado Method) and is an instructor (Level 1) of both Estacada and Estacada-Weapons.

Steve has trained in the Chinese internal martial art of Xing Yi Quan, and also teaches San Miguel Eskrima, a Filipino martial arts system. He is a member of the San Miguel Eskrima Association and has been a certified instructor of San Miguel Eskrima since 1995.

His training also includes the study of Chinese Die Da ("hit and fall") medicine, which focuses on the treatment of martial arts injuries with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, and Qi Gong.  He is a graduate of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture, and maintains a private acupuncture practice in East Northport, New York.

 

 

MOSHE YELLIN

 
 
 After being introduced to San Miguel Eskrima and Estacada-Kajukenbo by Steve Lamade, Moshe began training in Estacada and Estacada-Kajukenbo under Bill Schettino in 2000. In 2005, Moshe received his instructor rank in Estacada from Sifu Schettino. 
 
Moshe continues his regular study of Estacada and Estacada-Kajukenbo with Sifu Schettino. In addition, Moshe is actively studying Chen style Tai Chi Chuan and related Chinese arts as a member of the UK-based Tse Qigong Centre.
 
Moshe, a physician, is a graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.