Sensei Eddie has 25+ years of experience in karate, starting at age six in Cranford, NJ at the Judo Karate Center. He is now a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate and in Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo and has also earned a Kodokan Certificate for Shodan Blackbelt in Judo. Sensei Eddie maintains a close connection to his Sensei and the dojo where he trained. To this day, New Tampa Karate remains chartered under their Karate credentials of the Judo Karate Center and Sensei Eddie continues to teach classes there throughout the year.
Major Accomplishments:
Gold Medal 1996 World Shukokai Karate Championship
Gold Medal 1992 Colombia Open Karate Championship
Bronze Medal 1995 Venezuela Karate Int’l Championship
Sensei Eddie earned his Black Belt at age 16 under 7th Degree Black Belt Shihan Chun Mon Tsang (left) and passing Hanshi Yoshisada Yonezuka, who achieved his 8th Degree Black Belt in Karate & 9th Degree Black Belt in Judo (right).
I have been training here for almost a decade now and have tremendously benefited from both mental and physical transformations. Awesome balance between cardio and physical contact to fit your needs. Great environment and even better people!
The Sensei's at this dojo are great instructors; I can't say enough about them. They're tough at times, always consistent, and best of all they make it fun for the kids! I recommend New Tampa Karate from the bottom of my heart!
We recently moved to this area and me and my wife were looking for a place for my daughter (5 years old) to participate and practice some kind of exercise. I chose this place based on the 100% positive reviews and after a month attending this studio I am happy that the reviews were all accurate. I am writing this to tell other parents (just like me) looking for the "perfect" place. If you are looking for a professional, positive and engaging place for your kid, this is the place. My daughter is shy sometimes; however after a few classes, she truly enjoys her karate classes. The main teachers and helpers really do a good job, correcting the postures and movements when they practice the "combos". Every week they do a game after the class that my daughter really loves. Her discipline and awareness has increased immensely. I totally recommend this place for any kids looking to learn and have fun. Thank you very much to all the staff. You guys rock and we appreciate all your efforts. See you in class!!