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Master Arthur D'Agostino
Master D’Agostino stands at the pinnacle of America’s Chinese martial arts today. Mastery of his martial
arts and the desire for self mastery has led him on an amazing journey over the last forty years. This
journey has led him to train with some of China’s most respected and accomplished teachers. These teachers
include Master Chan Poi of the Wah Lum Tam Tui Northern Praying Mantis system. Master Li Enjiu
a renowned master of Chen Taiji and Taiji Plum Flower Praying Mantis from Jinan China, Qi Gong |
and Taoist self
cultivation with Taoist Master Ni hua Ching. As well as training with these renown master’s,
Master D’Agostino has trained at the legendary Shao Lin Temple on his pilgrimages to China.
A gifted athlete, he received many accolades as an outstanding wrestler, winning many tournaments and
championships. This trend continued as he competed in martial arts events, winning at every level he
competed at. The culmination of his tournament career came in 1989 when he ranked as the number one
practitioner of Chinese martial arts at the prestigious 1989 International Championships in Houston
Texas. This honor is the highest given in the U.S. to a Kung Fu practitioner. |
As a teacher, Master D’Agostino has consistently taught his students to excel
at the martial arts. His teams have won numerous gold, silver & bronze medals at major national & international events,
making them some of the most competitive athletes in Chinese martial arts. |
The Kid and Master D'Agostino after Mantis Boxing. And I'm still alive!
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Locally, Master D’ Agostino has trained the Hillsborough
County sheriff’s elite ERT team, naval
personnel from SOCOM, as well as giving many exciting demonstrations and lectures on martial arts
and wellness.
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