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Sempai Antonella Ricci has been practicing a
variety of Martial Arts since 1996. She is a certified Nidan
instructor in Kyokushin Karate and in other disciplines as well.
Antonella runs her own clinics in Budo-Fitness Self Defense at schools,
churches, gyms, companies and many other organizations.
She began her Kyokushin training at our Dojo under Shihan Andre Gilbert
and Alain Bonnamie in 1998. There she met her mentor, Shihan
Roman Szyrajew; whom she continues to train with till this present
day. Antonella has been an instructor since her 3rd Kyu.
In Japan, in the year 2004, she graded for
and received her Shodan under the watchful eyes of Kancho Matsushima, Hanshi
John Taylor and Shihan Roman Szyrajew along with many other Shihans
each participating in the grading. Also receiving great support
from fellow Karatekas from all over the world. She has achieved
her Nidan (2nd Dan) in 2009.
Antonella has completed, participated and
been successful in many tournaments, as well as continuing to judge and
referee.
She finds time to be mother to 3 children,
two sons and a daughter, and runs her own business in esthetics.
Currently, she is taking instruction in Japanese language and Krav
Maga. Antonella is a highly regarded instructor at our
Dojo. She takes her Martial Arts very seriously, achieving the
most for her students, acts in the spirit of fun and can always be
counted on for encouraging a "Yes you can do it!" attitude.
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