EIZON BUSATSU KOSHO (founder 1235 ad Japan)
JAMES MITOSE (21st Descendent) - click here for more Information
WILLIAM CHOW - click here for more Information
NICHOLAS CERIO
FREDERICK VILLARI
STEPHEN DEMASCO
LEO MICHAUD
SAMUEL B. BIANCUZZO
FELICIANO P. FERREIRA

  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.

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.

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*2006 update from Shihan Ingargiola*
A Kempo Gathering was conducted in Cape Cod ,MA . The seminars went off quite well
and the banquet was fantastic as well as the opportunity to train along with Master Jesse Dwire
and Master Chris Hatch with Professor Kimo . Congratulations are in order to Master Jesse Dwire
who was presented with his 5 th degree blackbelt at the start of the seminar day and I guess 
I should mention at this point that 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.

Shihan Ingargiola understands that the bouts in the ring are not reality, but
it is a great place to test the concepts of Shaolin Kempo Karate. A PLACE 
TO PUT THEORY INTO ACTION. Competing at such intense & high
levels is not for everyone, but the regular Shaolin Kempo Karate student
should feel quite excited that their art has been put to the test and has
passed with flying colors.

SUMMER 2006  ** Update ** ~NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP~
Shihan Ingargiola entered the Open American National  Karate Championship
and won the Men's Open fighting division as well  as placing 2 nd in Traditional
Hand forms and 3 rd in Weapons .
When  asked why he decided to enter the  tournament his answer was:
"to quiz myself  and see how my training has been progressing "

Congratulations to  Shihan Ingargiola!! By the way his entire DVD collection is 
now available through Century Martial Arts Supply , the leading supplier of martial 
arts equipment and training aids in the entire country .

FALL 2006  ** Update ** ~ Pro World Kickboxing Title~
Sensei Kadir , a long term Shaolin Kempo student and personal student and
friend of mine for  many years won the ISKA Professional World Cruiserweight  
Kickboxing title by Knockout  last night in San Jose , CA .

Sensei Kadir is a 4th degree blackbelt and trains diligently all year long. 
On monday at 1:20 pm he found out he was fighting . On friday night he was
in the ring by 10 pm. The action went back and forth with both fighters trying 
to gain the upperhand . Kadir landed an outstanding back kick in the 2nd 
round which dropped his opponent to his knees. Travis Johnson was able 
to  rebound and came back with a vengenace.The action continued into 
the middle of the 6 th round , until Kadir caught  Johnson with a straight 
right as Johnson was attacking . 

This sent Johnson back up against the ropes. Kadir followed with another
right  which landed just as effectively as the first one.Kadir faked another hard
right and Johnson went for the fake and left himself exposed  to Kadir's
legendary left hook . This was the last strike of the bout .

Congratulations to Sensei Kadir. His performance is a testament to his
skill level and his accepting this bout on short notice is a testament to
his dedication to the warrior / bushido code  in each and everyday of his life

2007 UPDATE
Congratulations to the Annual Kempo Challenge Tournament Committee/Team 
for putting on a great tournament this year as always.A special thanks to Master 
Jason Kurdziel, Master Gerard Green, Master Kadir Kadri, Master Steven Castelli, 
Sensei Raymond Cooney , Sensei Brad Lemley, Sensei Michele Stein, Lori Cooney,
Adam Ernst, Patrick Pigott and everyone else as well.

Additionally, a special congratulatory mention to Master Steven Castelli and
Master Kadir Kadri for achieving the rank of 5 th degree Blackbelt  Master in the 
art of Kempo and for conducting the 1st anuual  Grapplefest together as well. 
Master Castelli was also named  the Chief Instructor of the Babylon dojo this 
summer as well  as graduating from Farmingdale University with his Bachelors 
Degree in Business Adminstration.

We all look forward to an awesome 2008 with many exciting events planned.
Such as Grandmaster Kimo of Hawaii visit this upcoming january 19th & 20th 2008
as well as more tournaments, kickboxing nights and grapplefests.

Pro NY State Super-Welterweight Champion