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Licensed Instructors of
L.I. Ninjutsu Centers
L.I. Ninjutsu Centers
Ryan Frank has been training with me for a little under 10 years, starting at the age of 16 years old. In a little under less then a decade Ryan or as many people know him "Sensei Ryan" has grown from a young boy into an unbelievable young man. Over the years he has matured not only as a person but as a martial artist and an instructor. Having taught at all of our Long Island Centers everyone knows him for his attention to detail and his continued dedication to the students. He truly takes a personal interest in everyone he comes in contact with.
He is loyal and dedicated and I am proud that he is one of our youngest but most capable intructors within our schools. I look forward to seeing what his future holds - I only hope it will continue to be in our schools.
Kyoshi Allie Alberigo - founder.
Personal information:
Ryan Frank
Rank
Shodan - First Degree Black Belt
About
I started training in the art of Ninjutsu when I was 16 and I achieved my black belt at age 20. Throughout my life I always wanted to learn martial arts and joining the Hanata dojo made that dream a reality. My goal in life is too continually learn new techniques and further my advancement in the knowledge martial arts has to offer.
Many different life lessons can be found in the martial arts, and it sounds odd that in seemingly aggressive arts such as Ninjutsu that things like self discipline, honesty, and respect can be found. In my martial arts training, I have found that patience is sometimes two breaths away. My teachers have shown me that my path in life should be righteous and respectable. I also learned that the easy way is not the always the best way, and to not let the little grievances bother me.
Learning the importance of understanding one's culture and the cultures of others can also be found in the martial arts. One of the best lessons I learned from studying with all of the the student creed, the instructors and students at L.I. Ninjutsu Centers is the ability to persevere through even the toughest of life’s obstacles that I will encounter.
At Long Island Ninjutsu Centers, when a student becomes a black belt they are also know as a Sensei. I started helping out at the dojo when I was a yellow belt. This took place about 3 years before I achieved my black belt. I learned many different lessons from all of my instructors and I’m forever grateful to them. I believe that they trained me to become a great instructor, especially Kyoshi Allie. Another one of my goals is, to truly be a Sensei who can show a student kata, technique or at least explain to the best of my knowledge how to defend themselves, and it's all thanks to my teachers.
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Favorite Quote
“Rhythm is something that exists in everything, but the rhythms of martial arts in particular are difficult to master without practice.” (Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings.)
Favorite Weapon
Katana
