About Us
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The style taught is Shorinji Arashiryu, which was developed from the mix of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan, Nanzen Kai, Ninpo Taijutsu, and Shihan Arthur Mark’s real world experience working as a police officer and detective in the NYPD.
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Arthur Mark began his Martial Arts training at the age of 10 in 1980 under the direct tutelage of then Shihan (Master Teacher) Tamon Kashimoto. Shihan Mark was also a member of the New York City Police Department from 1991-2012. He teaches Shorinji Arashiryu (Shaolin Tempest) which he created encompassing Shronjiryu Kenkokan, Nanzen Kai, Ninpo Taijutsu (Bujinkan) and his real-world Police experience. Shihan Mark has owned dojos in New Jersey and the Dominican Republic. He is currently teaching his style at Saint Augustine Karate Dojo.
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