Instructors

Head Instructor

Sensei Alex Davydov

Sensei Alex is Head Instructor of AmeriKick Karate Studios Brooklyn location. He is a 3^rd Degree Black Belt and has been training since he was 6 years old. Sensei Alex holds multiple World Titles in Sparring, Forms and Weapons in competition affiliations such as NASKA, NBL and WSKF. He is also a great role model for students graduating from Brooklyn College with Honor degrees in Business Management and Finance. Awesome motivator!!!

Instructor Team Members

Sensei Matt recent Competition at the capital in NYC China Town & Sifu Matt During the Filming of Filipino Kail Series.

Sifu/Guro Matt Augenstein has been training in the martial arts since 1981. He is a Full Instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems, Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino martial arts under world-renowned hand-to-hand combat instructor Paul Vunak. He has also attained the rank of fourth-degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do Karate under Master David R. Machin, founder of Machin-Do Defense Systems. In addition Sensie Matt is the Head instructor at Amerikick Sunset Park location.

Sifu/Guro Matt is the New York Representative for the Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association, headed by world-class martial artist and original Bruce Lee student Larry Hartsell. He is a certified Karate Instructor under the United States Japanese Karate Association; a certified Martial Arts Instructor at Long Island University; and a certified Fitness lnstructor with the Division of Sports Sciences at LIU.

Sifu/Guro Matt continues to teach and train under some of the top martial arts instructors in the world. He is available for seminars worldwide.

3^rd Degree Black Belt Sensei Ross is one of the most talented Martial Artists in the World. Sensei Ross holds multiple World Titles in Weapons and Sparring in the biggest competition affiliation (NASKA). He is a current Heavy Weight World Champion in Point Sparring. His latest achievement was in Belarus, Russia winning gold at the Martial Arts Olympics in Sparring, April 2007. In addition, he is a student at Brooklyn College majoring in Sports Therapy. Sensei Ross is a great inspiration to all students

Sensei Ralphy is a very dedicated and a great role model with several talents. He is not only a great Martial Artist, but also one of the best Hockey players in New York. He has been awarded MVP several years in a row. He was also an Instructor of the Year in 2004. Kids love his sense of humor.

Sensei Vlad recently earned his Black Belt. He is enrolled at Brooklyn College, studying Business Finance. He is a great athlete and also multi talented. He has won multiple City Championships in Wrestling and received a Heisman Award making him the best wrestler in New York. His GOAL is to become a Martial Arts World Champion, following in his brother’s footsteps, Alex Davydov. He has already started his competition career and has won many tournaments in the tri- state area. Great Instructor!

Sister of Ralph Marchetti, Cecilia studied Martial Arts as a family with her brothers. They achieved their goal of becoming a Black Belt in 2000. Her powerful kicks, punches and kias impress all students. Cecilia’s goal is to open a 2^nd AmeriKick Karate Studios in New York as director.

Student Services

Ms.Ada is a mother of 2 beautiful and talented children. She enrolled as a member of Fitness Kickboxing in early 2005 and enrolled her children into the karate program. Dedicating herself to Fitness Kickboxing and changing her lifestyle of nutrition, Ms. Ada lost over 150lb. She then took an offer on becoming a Fitness Kickboxing Instructor. Currently Certified by AmeriKick Fitness Program, she runs the entire Fitness Program at AmeriKick Brooklyn Location. She is a great inspiration and example to all AmeriKick Fitness Kickboxing members. All children and parents love her for her smile and professionalism.