Karate Classes in Red Hook, NY | Peaceful Warrior Karate

OUR DISTINGUISHED INSTRUCTORS

"CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH"

Our Instructors have had the pleasure of training under Shihan Jonathan Winstral, who has learned the style of Tenshinkan forthrightly from Kancho Miwa in Japan. These stringent teachings of Tenshinkan can be seen through the quality of our instructors, all cut from the same cloth.

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Shihan Jonathan Winstral- 5th Dan

USA SHIBUCHO

Jonathan Winstral Shihan is a 5th degree black-belt in Tenchinkan Karate, as well as a 2nd degree black-belt in Shotokan Karate. Certified in Japan, he is the winner of the 2001 World Karate Championships held in Saitama-Ken, Japan. A direct disciple of Kancho Mamoru Miwa (World Chief Instructor), Winstral has been awarded the title of Shibo Cho (Country Chief) and is the Kancho's highest ranking instructor in the United States. He is also a professional, motivational and empowerment speak, working with youth groups and corporations worldwide such as the Young President Organization (Y.P.O), International Village Camps, The Board of Education and Woodstock Day School.

Head instructors

Nicholas and Vincent Scaffidi oversee all teaching operations at the current Red Hook Dojo. They have been training diligently under the attentive eyes of Winstral Shihan since the age of 9, growing their knowledge and skill of the True and Faithful Way of the Empty Hand. Both brothers learned from a young age the importance of hard work and dedication towards any goal.

Sensei Vincent Scaffidi- 2nd Dan

Vincent Scaffidi, is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tenshinkan Karate, starting at the age of 9. Vinnie is a recent Honors graduate of Stissing Mountain High School as well as BOCES CTI. He is currently pursuing a degree in Architecture at Dutchess Community College. Vinnie partakes in a few hobbies such as Motocross and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He and his brother have owned and operated Scaffidi Lawn Care since 2020. Vinnie is CPR & First Aid Certified as well as a Certified NYS Security Guard.

Sensei Nicholas Scaffidi- 2nd Dan

Nicholas Scaffidi, is also a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tenshinkan Karate beginning his journey at the age of 9. Nick graduated with Honors from Stissing Mountain High School and was even the Salutatorian of the class of 2023 at BOCES CTI. He is actively completing a degree in Criminal Justice at Dutchess Community College. Upon the completion of his degree, he plans to serve his country as a United States Marine. Nick is CPR & First Aid Certified as well as a Certified NYS Security Guard.