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About the Instructor
Sensei Dean Mayo
Dean Mayo has been training in the martial arts for 40 years and has 30 years of experience teaching martial arts. He has trained with Sensei Michael Calandra - 10th Dan Hanshi since 1999.
Dean Holds the Following Ranks & Certifications:
-8th Dan Kyoshi in Isshin-Ryu Karate under Sensei Calandra (IWKA)
-5th Dan in Matayoshi Kobudo under Sensei Michael Calandra.
-In 2013 he was accepted as an Indoor Disciple of Master Chen Zhongua in Chen Style Practical Method Taijiquan.
Dean has also trained in Sosuishitsuryu Jujustsu and Hunyuan Qigong.
Dean served as a police officer for 20 years in NY and acted as the departments Defensive Tactics Instructor since 2012. Dean is also a graduate of the FBI Firearms Instructor School and holds numerous certifications in shooting and tactics.
The Arts of Seishinkan
Isshin-Ryu Karate
Isshin-Ryu Karate was created by Tatsuo Shimabuku in 1947 when he combined what he believed were the best elements of Goju-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu Karate. He also added 7 weapons kata from the Ryukyu Kobudo system of Taira Shinken to form a complete system.
Isshin-Ryu Karate includes:
-Blocks
-Strikes
-Throws
-Joint locks
-Grappling
-Ground fighting
Training in the Isshin-Ryu class consists of:
-Body Conditioning
-Kihon (Basics)
-Kata (forms)
-Self Defense techniques
-Kumite (defense against strikes)
-Defense against weapons: knives, clubs, gun disarms
Isshin-Ryu Classes are held on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
Chen Taiji Practical Method
Practical Method is a branch of Chen Taiji created by Hong Junsheng. It is based on the 81 posture form, Yi Lu. Hong believed all moves of the form, which he learned from Chen Fake, must be performed consistent with a fighting application. Practical Method also includes the Cannon Fist form, Er Lu, as well as straight sword and broad sword. Sensei Mayo is a disciple of the Chen Zhonghua (pictured left), who is the International Standard-Bearer of Practical Method.
Training in the Practical Method consists of:
-Body Conditioning
-Foundational exercises
-Forms
-Push Hands
-Fighting applications
Chen Taiji classes are held on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM.
Matayoshi Kobudo
Matayoshi Kobudo is an Okinawan weapons art formed by the Matayoshi family, Shinko Matayoshi and his son Shinpo Matayoshi, in the early 20th century.
This system includes over 15 traditional weapons codified in over 30 kata. The core weapons are the bo, sai, tuifa and nunchaku. Other weapons include boat oar, nunti (spear), kuwa (hoe), kama, sansetsu-kon, jo and suruchin.
Practice of traditional weapons enhances body mechanics, dexterity, upper body strength and focus. More than that, it just plain fun.
Training in this art consists of the practice of basic techniques, kata and extensive partner practice.
Matayoshi Kobudo classes are offered as private lessons currently. Group classes are forming soon.