Name: Sensei Dominick Robbolino

Martial Arts Rank: 4th Degree (Yondan)

Years Teaching Karate: 8 Years

Martial Arts Styles Known: Karate (Amato's Goju-ryu), Nihon Goshen Aikido, Bo-staff

Primary Martial Arts Weapon: Bo-staff

Secondary Martial Arts Weapons: Jo-staff

Classes Currently Teaching:

• Adult Aikido

Sensei Dominick Robbolino's Teaching Philosophy: One of the most important aspects of teaching children is patience. You must be willing to repeat yourself if that's what a child needs; repetion is often the key to students mastering martial arts techniques. But don't get this confused with an unruly student not behaving; that requires a different response. If you demand respect from day one, you'll get it.

Additionally, teaching kids the martial arts requires flexibility. Some students need to watch, some need to hear, some need to do... and of course, all might need any combination of the above. These simple rules apply to all students, adults as well as children.