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!
““ After 40 years of studying AVK, I’ve been privledged to meet and train with many fellow martial artists across multiple styles and systems. Maybe more importantly, I’ve been blessed to meet teach AND learn from thousands of students.
This testimonial is about Grand Master Anthony Cassella and the American Vadha Kempo Academy. Quite honestly I’ve been humbled in watching, and participating at times, in how he goes about running his school.
He puts his students first as every good instructor should....many do not. He has the utmost respect and commitment to the tradition and history ignited by our founder Grand Master John Salvaggio. He insists on excellence from himself first, from his students, which include his entire immediate family, and from his fellow AVK instructors.....both lower in rank AND..... with the highest level of deference and respect....those higher in rank than him.
But if you really want to get to know Grand Master Cassella you don’t even need to look at him.....just sit back and watch his students. Poised disciplined, explosive, sharp, gentle, determined, precise.....humble. All traits learned by prepared and served up to these amazing individuals by their teacher.
I’ve been teaching since I’m 18 years old when I received my first degree black belt from Grand Master Salvaggio. I’ll be 56 this year and I’m proud to say I learn from my friend Grand Master Anthony Cassella every time I’m in his presence. ”
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Happy Clients
“My son is a student at the American Vadha Kempo Academy. He has excelled in the martial arts thanks to Sensei Anthony. Sensei Anthony provides an environment where his students feel motivated and valued. He teaches in a way that is engaging and makes his students want to succeed. My son walked into the dojo with no experience in the martial arts. He is now confident, more focused than ever, and driven to be the best that he can be. My son had trouble focusing in school prior to joining Vadha Kempo. That is no longer the case. Sensei has given my son the tools he needs to stay focused, not only in the dojo, but in the classroom as well. My son counts down the days until his next class. He practices at home daily and my husband and I have watched him evolve from a distracted, uncoordinated child into a strong, determined, laser focused young man. We are so thankful we walked through the door of the American Vadha Kempo Academy. It was the best decision for our son. We highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking for a place where students are trained by the best there is !”
—Nicole R.
“I have 2 children in this Dojo. My older son started 7 years ago and it has been the best decision we have made by far. The lessons he has learned here are priceless. Hard work, dedication, determination, respect, delayed gratification, having goals are lessons not often learned by today’s generation. I will forever be thankful that my children are a part of the Vadha Kempo Family. Now my younger son has taken part and I can’t help but be proud to watch him follow in his older brother’s footsteps. I have no doubt that this dojo has helped shape my boys into the amazing people they are.”
— Tara C.
“Couldn’t be happier that we choose Master Cassella’s when our daughter wanted to start karate. He is AWESOME with all the kids, and is always encouraging his “Girl Power”. Thank you for a great experience.”
— Meg L.
“ Our two sons are students at the American Vadha Kempo Academy. We were looking for a different approach to help with their low self-esteem and low confidence. By attending class every week, we saw the change in them as they became more confident in themselves. Sensei Anthony has transformed our sons into confident young men who can protect themselves. The American Vadha Kempo Academy is a dojo that teaches children and adults to have focus, discipline, and confidence which are tools needed in any challenging time in their lives. It’s not just about a karate school, it’s about how to apply what they learn to everyday life lessons. Sensei Anthony is dedicated, inspirational and a true teacher to his students. We highly recommend the American Vadha Kempo Academy”. !”