Sensei Steve Leonsky

Sensei Steve Leonsky

With over twenty-nine years' experience, Sensei Steve brings a solid understanding of traditional Shotokan Karate to his teaching.

His training has focused on the practical, combat aspects of the Art, coupled with a broad understanding of the history and philosophy behind it.

He has been affiliated with the International Karate Center since 2002 and has been teaching here regularly since 2003.

Sempei Lori Jacobs

Sempei Lori Jacobs

Abdominal muscles play an integral role in karate training as they are used in virtually every movement. The stronger they are, the better your performance. A complimentary abs class is taught by Sempei Lori on a weekly basis. This class is open to all students and parents on Thursday evenings. Become healthier, stronger, and look great by taking this one hour class.

Sempei Brian Jacobs

Sempei Brian Jacobs

Starting his training at the age of four, Sempei Brian continues studying and instructing students in Shotokan karate. He has competed and medaled on local, state, and national tournament levels. Sempei Brian is a second degree black belt and specializes in kata.

Sempei Ryan Portenoy

Sempei Ryan Portenoy

National Championships:

• Virginia 2002 - bronze in open kumite, bronze in team kumite
• San Jose, California 2003 - gold in open kumite, silver in team kumite
• New Orleans 2004 - bronze in open kumite, gold in team kumite
• Charlston, NC 2005 - gold in open kumite, gold in team kumite, gold in US team qualifier Active on USA National Team
• Uraguay 2005 - Competed in the Pan-American games
• World Cup 2006 - 2 Golds in  Kumite and Bronze in Kata

Sempei Scott Albarella

Sempei Scott Albarella

Sempei Scott is a second degree Black Belt.  He has studied Shotokan  Karate under Sensei Adele since prior to the establishment of The International Karate Center of New York. 

Sempei has extensive competition experience.  Under Sensei’s instruction, he has medaled in numerous local, state and National competitions.  On multiple occasions, both as an  individual competitor and Kumite Team member, Sempei has succeeded in winning the US National Championship.  Additionally, he has won gold at several US Junior Olympic competitions.  Among his proudest accomplishments, Sempei Scott has been a multi-year member of the United States National Karate Team.  This year at the 2006 World Cup, Sempei Scott won Gold in Kumite.

As an instructor, he is effective in improving sparring skills and promoting physical conditioning.

Sifu Howard Varsov

Sifu Howard Varsov

A search for a healthful, relaxing way to deal with stress led Sifu Howard, some 15 years ago, to the ancient art of Tai Chi. Research has shown that Tai Chi not only improves flexibility, alignment and muscle tone, but it can also lower blood pressure, increase circulation, improve balance and decrease stress levels.

Sifu Howard is certified to teach Tai Chi by the Artritis Foundation of New York and is a former assistant professor for Tai Chi at Hofstra University. He now brings his extensive training and experience to our Dojo for others seeking Tai Chi's many benefits to mind, body and spirit.