Cold Thermogenisis-Meditation
Sensei Mike Polito. Instructor of Karate & Iaido
michael POLITO teacher / WELLNESS COACH / KARATE INSTRUCTOR & consultant
Michael Polito, founder of Old School Street Fitness, has developed the Progressive Movement Method in response to his own evolving fitness interests and needs, as well as the myriad of challenges facing his students. Michael has noticed that fitness on the most part has lost touch with natural body movement. We rely heavily on high tech machines to do the work for us. . Michael states that "we are very complex beings, and can do so much more compared to all the animals" He agrees that Gymnastics, Classical Martial Arts, and certain dance practices are excellent to help retain the movement capability we were naturally born with.
Michael has been a student of the martial arts since 1979, beginning with Chinese Kung Fu, then transitioning to Okinawan Karate (Okinawa Kenpo) under Kyoshi Joseph Mansfield , Master Teruyuki Higa and currently with Kyoshi Gerald Senese of L.I.. He also has trained in Japanese Karate (Kyokushinkai-World Oyama). He holds black belt degrees in both styles. He has also participated in full contact fighting competitions until the age of 55. Michael also studies a traditional form of Iaido (Japanese Sword Drawing) under Sensei Noboru Kataoka of the NYC Kendo Club. He now runs and operates his karate studio called East Wave Dojo in Poughkeepsie NY. teaching Karate and Iaido.
In addition to martial arts practice and teaching, Michael was a dedicated weightlifter and bodybuilder and he often competed in bench press meets. Today, Michael has opened his mind to many other forms of movement. . He is also a practitioner of cold training (cold theromogenesis) for additional health benefits.
Michael is also a Personal Trainer and works with people of all ages, strengths, and physical issues.
Michael strongly believes that a variety of body movement training, proper nutrition and reconnecting to nature are key in keeping the body and mind healthy, strong and flexible.
KARATE is for everyone. A traditional Japanese martial art taught for self improvement and self protection. A lifetime pursuit. '
It is never too late to start training in Karate.
DISCLAIMER:
Michael Polito is not liable for any injuries or damages that individuals might incur by attempting to perform any of the exercises or feats of strength depicted or discussed on this website. Any individual attempting to does so at their own risk. Consult with your physician before beginning an exercise regimen.