Sensei Casale has been practicing Karatedo since 1972, and is the only non-Japanese instructor in the United States to hold an "A" level Master Instructors License from Japan.

​He earned a degree in Sports Science from Long Island University, with credited specializations in Exercise Physiology and Coaching, and was involved in numerous

university research projects on the science of Karate techniques. He was a professor in the Long Island University Karate Instructors Certificate Program, and holds a New York State Health and Physical Education teaching license. Sensei Casale is a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine, and was personally taught, coached and mentored for over 30 years by Dr. Milorad V. Stricevic and Master Toyotaro Miyazaki.  

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Throughout the 1990’s, Sensei Casale worked as the Activities Director for the New York City Department of Justice maximum security prison system, and ran security teams for a number of high profile night clubs in N.Y.C.. In addition to this, Sensei Casale served as a professional bodyguard for many high profile entertainers, such as Frank Sinatra, Sting,

Phil Collins, Paula Abdul, Pink Floyd, Steven Spielberg and Donna Summer. 

 

Sensei Casale was a member of the U.S.A. National and World Cup Karate Teams (1988-1994). He competed in 5 World Championships and over 30 International Championships. On the international level, he consistently placed among the top 10 competitors in the world, and he had over 100 1st Place victories in local, regional and national level competitions. In 1998, Sensei Casale was Awarded the National Presidential Sports Award from President Bill Clinton's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

 

In addition to his Traditional Karatedo training, Sensei Casale also trained in the following Martial Arts:

                         - Traditional Japanese Goshin Ryu Jujutsu (1981-1987)

                         - Kodokan Judo (1981-1987)

                         - Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan since (1982-Present)

                         - Police/Military Krav Maga (2012-Present)

 

​In 1999, Sensei Casale became a student of Master Keigo Abe and founded the

Japan Shotokan Karate Association in the USA. In 2001, he traveled to Japan for advanced Karate training and to study the Japanese Educational System. From 2004-2011, he served as the "Shibucho" (official representative) in New York City for the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society. In 2005, he was awarded a New York State Proclamation for his extensive work with children and the promotion of Karate and Japanese culture.

In 2006, he organized the World Karate Championship in New York City and was awarded the Goodwill Ambassador Hall of Fame Award from Budo International Magazine.

Sensei Casale coached the USA Karate Team for the World Championship. The team won an unprecedented 87 MEDALS, and Sensei Casale was awarded the 169th New York State Legislative Resolution in state history, for his for masterfully coaching, and for bringing the World Karate Championship to New York City.

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In 2011, Sensei Casale was inducted into the Cambridge Who’s Who Book of Global Executives by (future President) Donald Trump, and in 2013, Sensei Casale was featured

on the cover of Shotokan Karate Magazine in Europe. 

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In 2021, Sensei Casale founded the WORLD KARATE ASSOCIATION (WKA) to unite and support Traditional Karate schools worldwide. The WKA is a nonprofit organization that propagates Traditional Karate, provides educational programs and scholarships, promotes Traditional Karate schools and creates educational opportunities for cultural exchange.

 

In 2023, Sensei Casale was promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt by Master Fumio Demura.

Of all of his accomplishments and accolades, this is the most meaningful to Sensei Casale. This is because Master Demura is arguably the greatest Karate Master in world history,

and is known as THE REAL MR. MIYAGI. In 2022, Sensei Casale and Master Demura

worked together on a groundbreaking movie entitled THE KARATE WEIRDO.

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Because of the 400% increase in violent hate crimes in New York City, Sensei Casale created the CIVILIAN DEFENSE PROGRAM, to train the community in situational awareness, threat indicators, conflict mitigation/resolution, facility/home security and Police/Military Krav Maga.

 

Sensei Casale's teaching style fuses ancient Japanese training methods with modern principles of sports medicine. He is a master of educational pedagogy and his experience with real self defense situations is particularly extensive. He frequently travels throughout the U.S.A., Europe and Pan American countries to teach seminars to civilian, police and military organizations, and officiate at international competitions. No other instructor in

the New York area offers a combination of all these benefits to their students. He is best known for his masterful teaching skills, knowledge of sports science and deep insights on the application of techniques for actual combat. Students and instructors from all over the world visit New York City on a regular basis to train directly with Sensei Casale. 

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