Sixth Degree Black Belt - Elite Goju Karate Jitsu

Fifth Degree Black Belt - Shorin Ryu Karate Jitsu

Fourth Degree Black Belt - American Freestyle Vale Tudo

Third Degree Black Belt - Yamane Ryu KobuJutsu

Training since 1982

Black Belt since 1993

Full time Instructor since 1994

Full time school owner since 1998

CROSS TRAINED IN:

Martial Arts / Combat Sports:

Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sambo, Krav Maga, Eskrima, Kali, Arnis

Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics:

Force on Force, Reality Based Training, Hand-to-Hand Defensive Tactics, Simunitions, Non-Lethal weapons, Impact Weapons, Edged Weapons, Taser, Firearms. Studied Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand

Studied Abroad:

Studied Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand
Studied Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Studied Eskrima / Kali / Arnis in Cebu, Philippines

Former Regional Champion - Fighting, Forms, Weapons

Full Contact Fighter / Trainer / Coach / Second

Member in Good Standing

Educational Funding Company
Martial Arts Industry Association
National Association of Professional Martial Artists

Former Director of Self Defense Camp at Hofstra Summer Camps, Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY

Former Instructor Echo Park Self Defense Program, Town of Hempstead- West Hempstead, NY

Education and Certifications

B.A. In Education
Active Duty Police Detective (Warrant Division)
FBI Certified Firearms Instructor
FBI Certified Carbine (Patrol Rifle) Instructor
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
NYS DCJS Certified Firearms Instructor
Certified Glock Armorer
Certified Colt AR-15 / M-4 Armorer
ALICE Training Institute Certified - Active Shooter Response Instructor
ALERRT Training Certified – CRASE - Civilian Response to
Active Shooter Events Instructor
Executive Protection Specialist (Armed Bodyguard / Driver)
SAG / AFTRA Actor & Stuntman

Speaks Conversational Italian and Spanish

Kyoshi Herman has appeared in films including, The Dark Knight Rises, Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit, NonStop and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kyoshi has made numerous appearances on TV shows including, Law & Order SVU, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Elementary, Unforgettable, Person of Interest, and more.

“I started my martial arts journey at age 7 in 1982 before “The Karate Kid” movie came out. Back then, there was a class made up of mostly adults and just a few kids. Class was serious, strict and really hard. In all my years as a kid, I tried lots of sports and just wasn’t very good at them. I wasn’t very athletic, or coordinated… I wasn’t very strong or fit… I was never the first or second one picked for anything in gym class, or anything, anywhere, for that matter. Martial Arts was the thing that turned that all around for me. It was ok, to NOT be very good… that’s what Sensei was there for… to help guide you to a bigger, stronger, more confident version of yourself. Like the spider that bit Peter Parker, and turned him into Spider-Man. That’s who my Sensei has always been, and still is, to me. I opened New Generation Karate back in 1998, so that I could be that person for all who step through the doors of my dojo, who step on the mat, and who follow The Way of the Warrior. What an amazingly empowering and indescribably rewarding journey it has been.” -Kyoshi Dave Herman

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