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| Kyoshi Rosario Panariello (Papasan) |
Certified Seigido Ryu Instructor
Began in Seigido Ryu in 1991 after over 4 years in Tae-Kwon-Do
9th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
6th Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
1st Degree Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do
1999 Inducted - World Karate Federation Hall of Fame in 1999 |
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| Shihan Dan Sainato |
Certified Seigido Ryu Instructor
Senior Instructor at Seigido Ryu of Plainville in Connecticut
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 1992
7th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Karate
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu
5th Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
1995 Winner of a National Titles - Christian Black Belt Association/Shiho Karano Kai International's National Championships
1996 Winner of a National Titles - Christian Black Belt Association/Shiho Karano Kai International's National Championships
2012 Inducted into
NAFMA Hall of Fame
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| Shihan Mike Sendzia |
Certified Seigido Ryu Instructor
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 1996 after 2 years in Shotokan
5th degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
4th Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
1997 Winner of a National Title - Christian Black Belt Association/Shiho Karano Kai International's National Championships |
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| Shihan Kirt Backer |
Senior Instructor at Backers Tae-Kwon-Do in Dunkirk, Indiana
Began training in Tae-Kwon-Do in 1975
Began cross training in Seigido Ryu in 2000
7th Degree Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do
5th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Shihan Victor Guarino |
Certified Seigido Ryu Instructor
Senior Instructor at W.O.L.F. - Way of Life-breathing Foundations in Lenexa, KS
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2000
5th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
4th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Kobudo
1st Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu |
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| Shihan Jim Gleason |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2006 after 17 years in Vada Kenpo
5th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
4th Degree Black Belt in Seigido RyuJujitsu
1st Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
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| Sensei David H. Pabon |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 1995
4th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Bill Beckett |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 1994
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
1st Degree Black belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
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| Sensei Jeremy Toth |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2001
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Anthony Wisler |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2001
4th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Dominique Spencer (DeAngelo) |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 1995
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
1999 Winner of 2 National Titles for sparring and kata - Christian Black Belt Association and Shiho Karano International Championships
2012-2013 Was awarded a State Department-funded grant through Fulbright, to live in Egypt and study the culture of femal Marial Artists. Interviewed many instructors and over 40 women, about how the Martial Arts impacted their lives. Her findings are publihsed in "The Atlantic" and "Egypt Independent".
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| Sensei Luke Zonis |
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
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| Sensei Joe Sendzia |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 1998
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
1st Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
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| Sensei George Abrams |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2005
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Dave Hulse |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2005
2015 Enlisted in the Air Force
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Ken Siano |
Began in Seigido Ryu in 2006
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Dave Klaus |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2002
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Scott Springer |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2005
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Lauren Abrams |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
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| Sensei Cassandra Siano |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2005
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Tim Francis |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2007
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Sensei Joshua Francis |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2007
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Sensei Pete Larosa |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2010
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Sensei Ken Asencio |
Began training in Seigido Ryu in 2010
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Sensei Ted Schaefer |
| 1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Sensei Jeff Kotuski |
| 1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu |
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| Sensei Noel Suydan |
| 1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu |
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| Inactive Seigido Ryu Black Belts |
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Sensei Mike Beaver
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 1999
Sensei Beaver went home to be with our Lord in 2005 and was a personal friend of Kyoshi DeAngelo. He was the second Seigido Ryu student to recieve a Black Belt. |
Sensei Charles (Chip) Dudden
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 1998
Sensei Dudden is Kyoshi DeAngelo's nephew and is a youth pastor in Missouri.
First student to receive a Black Belt on 8/26/96
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Sensei Karen Lee Therkildsen
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2002
Sensei Therkildsen and her family moved to Virgina and are missed.
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5th Degree Black Belt and is still active in the arts.
He moved on from Seigido Ryu after earning his 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2000.
Sensei Robert is a Pastor and a good friend to Kyoshi DeAngelo.
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Shihan Hank Adams
5th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2001 |
Sensei Louis Soto
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2007 |
Sensei Darlene Pabon
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2005
Sensei Pabon has served one tour in Iraq with the National Guard |
Sensei Stefanie L. Pabon
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2005
Sensei Pabon has served one tour in Iraq with the National Guard
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Sensei Brandon Rechten
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu -2000
Sensei Rechten is now married to Sensei Veronica Rechten formerly Veronica Van Huss.
We are blessed to have been a part of their lives. |
Sensei Veronica Rechten
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2002
Formerly Veronica Van Huss |
Sensei Sarah Pomposello
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2007 |
Shihan Mitch Freistat
5th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2000
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Sensei Jonathan Shorey
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2008 |
Sensei Joe Vella
Aikido Practitioner cross training in Seigido Ryu since 2001
2nd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu Jujitsu |
Sensei Tim Sizemore
Honorary 1st Degree Black Belt in recognition of age and life experience
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Sensei Steven Sendzia
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2010
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Sensei Elias Espinosa
1st Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu - 2016
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Shihan Ryan James Vella
7th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
6th Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
4th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
1st Degree Black Belt in Iaido
1997 Black Belt National Champion - Christian Black Belt Association/Shiho Karano Kai International's National Championships
1999 Black Belt National Champion - Christian Black Belt Association/Shiho Karano Kai International's National Championships
2010 Black Belt National Champion in Self-Defense at the North American Federation of Martial Arts National Championships held in Atlantic City
2010 Inducted into NAFMA Hall of Fame |
Shihan Diane Vella
Certified Associate Martial Arts Chaplain
Honorary 5th Degree Black Belt in recognition of age and life experience
3rd Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu |
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| THIS BLACK BELT LISTING OF ACTIVE AND INACTIVE BLACK BELTS IS A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVERY BLACK BELT RANK GIVEN IN SEIGIDO RYU FOUNDED BY KYOSHI FRANK J. DEANGELO |
