Welcome to American Vadha Kempo Academy. We are a family oriented dojo training students of all ages and abilities in the art of American Vadha Kempo Karate. Our philosophy combines modern self-defense techniques with traditional values from our martial arts system. Come join our family, take control of your life and follow the path less traveled!
grand Master Anthony Cassella aka Sensei ANthony
Head Instructor
Grand Master Cassella (Sensei Anthony) is an 10th Degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor In Vadha Kempo Karate with over 30 years of experience in the Martial Arts.
He has created a curriculum within the Vadha Kempo Karate System that allows children and adults of all ages, shapes, sizes and skill levels to learn an effective means of defending and developing themselves.
He also holds a rank of Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under BJJ Black Belts Marcos Duarte (Sub Force BJJ) and Jon Kim (Infinity Martial Arts).
Grand Master Rich Perrella (Instructor emeritus)
Grand Master Richard Perrella began his training in American Vadha Kempo in 1979 and is a direct student of Grand Master John Salvaggio, the system’s founder. He is a 10th Degree Black Belt in American Vadha Kempo Karate which is the highest rank that can be achieved in this system.
Grand Master Perrella has a distinguish background in other martial arts systems as well.
He has studied under the founders of both Small Circle Ju-Jitsu under Wally Jay and Modern Arnis under Remy Presas.
He is also a Certified Instructor of Haganah under the systems founder Michael Lee Kanarek.
Sensei Janine Cassella
Sensei Janine is a 3rd degree Black Belt and certified instructor of American Vadha Kempo Karate with over 15 years of martial arts experience. Also a full time kindergarten teacher, she has over 15 years of early childhood teaching experience. Last but not least, Sensei Janine is a loving wife to Sensei Anthony.
sensei toby deantonio
Sensei Toby is a 3rd degree Black Belt and certified instructor in American Vadha Kempo Karate. She has been training in the system under Master Cassella for over 14 years, helping teach karate students for the past 10 years. Sensei Toby has a background in teaching Early Childhood and Special Education for the past 18 years.
Assistant Instructor Sensei Tommy
Sensei Tommy is a 1st Degree Black Belt in American Vadha Kempo.
Prior to that he has trained in Shaolin Kempo Karate, and Wing Chun Kung Fu.
He has a combined martial arts experience of over 20 years.
