Learn About Our Professional Martial Arts Staff
All martial arts instructors at Chi's Martial Arts Training Center in Lindenhurst and Deer Park, NY are trained to ensure that our martial arts classes are safe, effective and fun.
Our instructor and instructor assistants are all required to complete an intensive martial arts leadership training prior to teaching or assisting in the classroom. During these martial arts training classes, the focus is on more than just teaching martial arts skills. Instructors also learn how to work with all students, tailoring their martial arts teaching methods to fit the individual child. Emphasis is put on encouragement and positive correction.
More About Our Lindenhurst and Deer Park Martial Arts Instructors

Our martial arts instructors are committed to teaching the physical skills of martial arts while applying attitude-shaping exercises aimed at bringing out the best character and physical potential in each student. Through weekly martial arts training, instructors advance their own martial art and educational knowledge to become even more effective martial arts teachers.
The Chi's Martial Arts Training Center instructors are required to maintain their personal level of martial arts knowledge. They are expected to take class on a regular basis and test at least once per year.
Our Instructor's Purpose...
is to empower students in becoming well rounded, versatile, open minded and excellent martial art technicians in the most efficient and quickest way possible. NOW! Our focus is to enhance our students' choice of developing personal power, discipline, and respect through Chi's Martial Arts teaching process. We must master dynamic, fun, and empowering classes to keep our students earning their stripes motivated, educated, and inspired to train for health and happiness.
List of all School Instructors:

Sifu Charles R. Chi - Owner/Master Instructor
Certified Instructor Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do Concepts
Certified Instructor Kali/Escrima/Arnis
Certified Instructor Maphilindo & Madjapahit Martial Arts
Certified Instructor Mande Muda Pencak Silat
Certified Instructor Wing Chun Gung-Fu
Tomiki Aikido - 4th Dan
Kyokushin Kai Karate - 6th Dan
Endless Circle Ryu Jiu-Jitsu - 4th Dan
Aiki-Jujitsu - 4th Dan
Agent Grade 3 Women Safe Network Division National Security Alliance
Agent Grade 2 Kid Safe Network Division National Security Allience
Graduate of THE ULTIMATE BLACK BELT TEST
Martial Arts Instructor of the Year USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2004
Grand Master of the Year Chinese Martial Arts 2005 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Presidential Civil Service Award 2006
Certified Instructor Keysi Fighting Method (KFM)
Certified Instructor Krav Maga
Lindenhurst School:

Sensei Clement Nikachi - 2nd Degree Black Belt

Sensei Danny Restivo - 1st Degree Black Belt
Deer Park School:

Sensei Chris Cussanelli - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Sensei Tom Petersen & Daughter Hanna - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Instructor Jun Fan Gung-Fu / Jeet Kune Do Concepts
Instructor Filipino Stick and Knife Fighting
Instructor Krav Maga
Certified CDT Instructor

Sensei Lori Messina 1st Degree Black Belt

Sensei Amrit Bawa 1st Degree Black Belt
Our staff at Chi's Martial Arts Training Center looks forward to working with you.







