Who is Shihan Steven Sciandra?

Shihan has over 30 years experience training, teaching, & promoting martial arts.  A graduate of Old Dominion University in Virginia, he is a college educated athlete & instructor.  He has been the owner of THE MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO for 8 years now, a school which has been in existence for over   20 years.  Shihan Sciandra began his martial arts training in 1973. During the years that followed, he has had the good fortune to train under some of the finest instructors in the country. Steven has trained & received rank & recognition in Karate, Aikido, Judo, Kali, Estacada Kajukenbo & Jujitsu. In August 2006, Shihan won First Place in the Jujitsu World Championship in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil! Steven Sciandra is one of New York's most highly regarded & progressive martial arts instructors. He is the Head Instructor and all Senior & Assistant Instructors learn directly from him. 

Shihan continues his training under legendary Master Yoichiro Matsamura (Ninth Degree Black Belt). Steven is also privileged to be taught by Tuhon Chris Sayoc. Tuhon Sayoc is noted as one of the finest Kali (Filipino Weapons) instructors in the world. Also, Shihan studies under Sifu Bill Schettino. Sifu Schettino is the founder of the Estacada System, which utilizes both empty hand & weaponry. All of this continued training gives Steven a complete, extensive proficiency & knowledge of the Martial Arts. Shihan is unique in having a highly competitive background in wrestling...while others may have recently learned grappling skills in a school environment.  Stevenhas been an accomplished overall martial arts instructor for many years. If you would like to be your best, it is important to learn from the best!! Under Shihan Sciandra's guidance, you will achieve all your goals!!