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Begins Martial Arts training, Queens, NY at six years of age
Competes in first karate tournament, Sunnyside Gardens, Queens, NY
A.A.U. competitions - local, state and national levels
The Martial Arts Institute opens in Massapequa, Long Island, NY
New York Fighting Team member, NY vs Florida
School with the Most Spirit Award: Empire State Nationals
Inducted into "Who's Who in American Martial Arts"
Long Island Fighting Team member: Long Island vs New York at Nassau Coliseum
Sensei of the Year Award: Empire State Nationals
USA Fighting Team Member: USA vs Puerto Rico - Coached by world champion Jeff Smith
Fighting black belt Grand Champion: Island Wide Open Championship, Long Island, NY
Instructor of the Year Award: National Sport Karate Association Hall of Fame
During the '80's, Sensei Arango was a member of the professionally sponsored "Miller Lite
National Karate Team", coached by Master Thomas Festa. With the team, Sensei Arango
traveled around the world competing and exhibiting his martial art techniques, and was humbly
grateful for the opportunity.
Sensei Arango traveled and competed with the Arango Warriors National Karate Team
on the National Circuit. Both he and his Black Belt Team were nationally ranked.
Samurai School Spirit Award: Northeastern Karate Championships
School Champions Award: Greater Metro Challenge
USA Fighting Team Member: USA vs South Africa
USA World W.A.K.O. Fighting Team Member - World Championships: Europe, Slovania
Hall of Fame Award: Educational Funding Company
Instructor of the Year Award: Educational Funding Company
Hall of Fame Award: Master Kevin "Little K.A." Thompson - Shakil's School of Marital Arts
Certification: National Security Alliance Agent Personal Safety
World Championship Title Team Fight: Arango Warriors vs Team Paul Mitchell, Rhode Island
Team Spirit Award: New York State Martial Arts Championship
Team Trainer: Chuck Norris' World Combat League
Black Belt Fighting Champion: Ocean State National Karate Tournament, Rhode Island
Martial Arts Spirit Award: Educational Funding Company
Mixed Martial Arts Certification: World Jiu Jitsu United / Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts University International
Mixed Martial Arts DVD Series by Shihan Gene Dunn & Professor Brian Glick filmed: Jiu Jitsu participant
New York State Citation: Protecting our Community 25+ years, presented by New York State Assemblyman Joseph Saladino
International Speaker - Personal Safety Protection: Educational Funding Company International Summit, Miami, FL
USA W.A.K.O. Fighting Team Member - silver medal winner: World Championships, Italy (48 Years Old)
Black Belt Fighting Champion: Ocean State National Karate Tournament, Rhode Island (55 Years Old)
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Eagle Express: Child Abduction Prevention
E.F.C. All Star Book: Front cover & profile
Eagle Express: Retention... Making it Personal
Eagle Express: Child Safety
Eagle Express: Safety Tip for the Community
Eagle Express: Retention Tools for Advanced Students
Eagle Express: Back to School Family Safety Training
Eagle Express: An Insider's Perspective on Safety
E.F.C. All Stars: Front Cover - Teaching Self Defense from the Ground Up.
Safety Column: Massapequa News.com
Visit our tournament site: arangokaratechampionship.com