Red Dragon Kenpo Karate Studio
Instructors
Mr. Casamento is an artist at heart and a second generation Ed Parker student. He has earned awards in form and technique competitions and has great depth of knowledge of the Kenpo Karate system. By using Kenpo Karate joined with his artistic ability, his creative teachings are shown in his classes. He is able to take life experiences and put them into a martial artists perspective in order to receive desired results. Steve takes pride in the progression of each and every student. He is confident that every student will excel to their full potential under his guidance, in the Kenpo system. Mr. Steve Casamento has trained with many respective martial artists and film stars since 1992 and adds what he learns to his inventory of knowledge. He is also cross trained in Escrima, Tai Chi and the Russian martial art called "Systema." Mr. Casamento works hard to instill the importance of strong family units. He expects his Kenpo family of students to show respect and honor in and outside of the studio. His commitment to this can be seen as he works alongside his wife and partner instructor. Mr. Casamento has earned his 4th degree black belt under Richard "Huk" Planas after 5 years of hard work and dedication at 3rd.
Some instructors Mr. Casamento has trained with since his start
Tom Kelly Al McLuckie
Frank Trejo Martin Wheeler
Jeff Speakman Ed Parker Jr.
Vladimir Vasiliev Gil Hibben
Larry Lam John McSweeny
Bill"Superfoot" Wallace Tom Balie
Joe Lewis William Chen
Sean Kelly Sonny Puzikas
Josh Ryer Kwan Lee
Zach Whitson Maxim Franz
Gary Ellis Steve White
Dan Medina Roberto Torres
Chad Bailey Abon"Garimot"Baet
Victor Rivera
Instructors above include discplines of: Kenpo, Eskrima, Russian Systema, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Okinowan Karate, Ju-jitsu, Judo, Talio, Arnis, Nunchukus, Balisong, Knife Fighting/Throwing, Boxing, etc.