Meet the Instructors
About Kancho...
Kancho Robert has been inspiring martial artists for over two decades with his passion and commitment to karate.
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Kancho Robert is the founder and CEO of Shubi Chikara Karate. Through his leadership at Shubi Chikara Karate, he has empowered thousands of students to reach their full potential and develop self-defense skills.
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With his passion and dedication to martial art, Kancho's leadership infuses each class with energy and enthusiasm, creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment for everyone.
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Some fun facts about Kancho Robert:
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How long have you been involved in karate? 39 years
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How old were you when you got your black belt? 15 years old
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Quotes:
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"The secret of becoming a black belt is never give up" - Kancho Robert
Kancho Robert Salamone
About Shihan Anthony...
Shihan Anthony Salamone has been involved with Karate for 35 years and is the Assistant Chief Instructor at Shubi Chikara.
His passion and dedication to helping his students progress is a big factor in the school’s blossoming success. With many accomplishments to date, Shihan Anthony is a natural leader who knows how to lead by example, has a positive and fun sense of humour, in and out of the dojo.
Shihan Anthony is respectful and disciplined in his everyday life and maintains a high energy attitude amongst his students.
Shihan Anthony lives and breathes Karate and gives 100% in every class and is proud of the SCK family.
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“The more I practice, the luckier I get” - Unknown
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“Be relaxed, focused and consistent” - Shihan Anthony
Shihan Anthony Salamone
About Shihan Adam...
Shihan Adam Marks is the third in charge at Shubi Chikara Karate and is currently a 3rd Dan Black Belt. Shihan Adam started karate at the age of 6 and never looked back, with his passion for martial arts and training fueling his self development.
Over the years, Shihan Adam began his karate journey as a white belt, just like all students, and progressed his way through the kyu/grades to become a Shihan, teaching alongside Kancho and other Senseis. He has a deep passion for karate, teaching and helping students on their journey.
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With his 16 years of karate study, Shihan Adam is committed to passing his knowledge and skills on to anyone who wishes to embark upon a karate journey of their very own.
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"Just keep turning up and give it your best" - Shihan Adam