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Charles Valentin, Sensei has been involved with Martial Arts since 1970, when
he began studying Henry Cho's Korean Tae Kwon Do in the South Bronx, NY.
After one year of training in Tae Kwon Do, Sensei Valentin joined the Shotokan
Karate Club on 161st under Sensei's Philip & Michael McRae.

Sensei Valentin was awarded his 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan) on Oct. 30th,
1974 after a two hour grading examination on Kihon, Kata, Kumite & Self Defense
Techniques. From 1975-1976, Valentin Sensei was an Instructor/Sempai at the
Shotokan Karate Club Dojo. In 1976, Valentin Sensei joined the United States
Marine Corps and was stationed in Parris Island, South Carolina & then in Camp
LeJeune, North Carolina. While serving in the Marines, Valentin Sensei taught Karate at the Camp Johnson, N.C. Barracks to fellow Marines & USMC Officers.

In 1980, Valentin Sensei returned to City College and studied for a degree in
Computer Science. While attending City College of NY, he was a member of the
Karate Club & La Crosse Teams. Valentin Sensei continued to train/teach at the
(Police Athletic League) & competed in local Traditional Karate Tournaments.