Our Instructors
Master Gary Gione

Head Instructor Dai-Sensei Gary Gione

Dai-Sensei Gary Gione, Head Instructor of Elite Defensive Tactics is a firm believer of the importance of Martial Arts and self-defense. He is now a retired Lieutenant after 20 years of service in the NYPD, and has been involved in the Martial Arts for 34 years.

He holds a Rokudan 6th degree black belt in the art of Kenpo Karate as well as the rank of Hachi-Kaidan 8th degree black belt in the art of Ju Jitsu. He is also certifiied in POLICE TACTICS JUJITSU and TAIJIQUAN. He has been inducted in the Masters, Pioneers & Legends Hall of Fame as of July 8th, 2001...Read more of Gary Gione’s Bio

 

 

Instructor George Vatore

Sensei George Vatore
6th Degree Roku-Menkyo JuJutsu
Master Instructor
7th Practitioner Level- Kyusho Jitsu
Graduate Pace University
Profession: Pharmaceutical Sales

Sensei George Vatore
6th Degree Roku-Menkyo JuJutsu

 
Instructor Danny Sateriale

Sensei Danny Sateriale
5th Degree Menkyo Ju Jitsu
Master Instructor
Profession: Tradesman

Sensei Danny ructor at Elite Defensive Tactics, has been involved in Ju-Jitsu for 10 years. 

He holds the rank of 5th degree black belt in the art of Ju Jitsu. He is currently living in Yorktown Heights and is working as an electrician. 

Sensei Danny Sateriale
Menkyo (5th Degree Black Belt)

 
Instructor Adam Schlein

Sensei Adam Schlein
5th Degree Menkyo Jujitsu
Master Instructor
Graduate of Pace University
Profession: Salesman/Entrepreneur
 

 

Sensei Adam Schlein
Menkyo (5th Degree Black Belt).

 

Instructor Mike Rosich

 

Sensei Mike Rosich
3rd Degree Black Belt Kenpo Karate
Instructor Level-Kids/ Adults
Profession: Educator
Masters Degree in Education

 

 

Sensei Mike Rosich
3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo

 

Instructor Ken Manse

Sensei Ken Manse
4th Degree Black Belt Ju Jitsu
5th Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Karate
Instructor level
Profession: Educator
Masters Degree in Education
Teaches French and Spanish

Sensei Ken Manse
Mokoruku (3rd Degree Black Belt JuJutsu)

 
Instructor Joe Dosso

Sensei Joe Dosso
4th Degree Black Belt in JuJitsu
1st Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Karate
Instructor Level
Profession: Engineer
Graduate of Manhattan College

Sensei Joe Dosso currently holds the rank of San Mokuroku (3rd degree black belt) in Ryu ju jitsu.  He has studied the art of ju jitsu under Dai Sensei Gary Gione at Elite Defensive Tactics since the dojo opened in 1999.  Sensei Joe also holds the rank of Shodan (1st degree) Black Belt in Okinawan karate.  He has studied the martial arts for over 15 years.

Sensei Joe is a resident of Yorktown Heights.  He is a New York State Licensed Professional Engineer and holds a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Sensei Joe Dosso
Mokoruku (3rd Degree Black Belt JuJutsu)

 

Sensei Frank Sawicki
4th Degree Yon Mokuroku
20 years N.Y.P.D- Detective
NYPD Honor Legion
Certified Firearms Instructor
Instructor Level
Profession: Personal Protection

Sensei Frank Sawicki
4th Degree Yon Mokuroku

 
Junior Instructor Matt Lapa

Sensei Matthew Lapa
Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt
Junior Instructor Level – Kids/Adults
Cornell University
 

Sensei Matthew Lapa
Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt

 

Sensei Richard Shaw
Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt
Beginner Instructor- Kids / Adults
Profession: Engineer
Graduate Manhattan College
Masters Mechanical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer

Sensei Richard Shaw
Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt

 

Sempai Jennifer Fogel
Jr. Black Belt / Jr. Assistant Instructor
Lil’ Ninja / Lil' Dragon Instructor
Senior Yorktown High School

Sempai Jennifer Fogel
Jr. Black Belt / Jr. Assistant Instructor

 
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Sempai Lauren Odlum
Jr. Black Belt / Jr. Assistant Instructor
Junior Yorktown High School
Activities: Band, track and field

Sempai Lauren Odlum
Jr. Black Belt / Jr. Assistant Instructor
 

 

 

 
 


 
 

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