Louis D. Casamassa

History:

Began martial arts training in Japan 1958.

Received first black belt in Judo by Resei Kano (the son of the founder of Judo) at the Kodokan Tokyo, Japan

Received black belt in karate by Mas Nagano, Yokosuka Japan and Yoshiko Yagome

U.s. Marine corps captain all marine Judo and Karate team

Served 5 years as Pennsylvania police officer

Began teaching martial arts in u.s. In 1963, Bethlehem, Pa.

First ever to teach women at the men’s YMCA, 1963

Opened 5 studios in Pennsylvania 1963 to 1972

Founded American Karate (aka) Red Dragon Karate Studios

Founded A.K.K.F. American Karate Kung-fu Federation, 1967

Manager of two finance companies

Accomplishments:

Awarded 10th degree black belt in 1983, sanctioned and recognized by 5 national and international martial arts organizations.

Founded the Red Dragon Karate System blending 7 major martial arts styles into one

Honorable discharge U.S. Marine corps, 1964

Decorated military veteran

Graduate Bethlehem Catholic High School,1958

Graduate logistics training school

Graduate FBI school

Graduate police academy

Taught at 5 colleges (martial arts and phys ed.)

Citrus college 2 years, associate degree business

Author of two books “Rapist Beware” & “Crash of One Arm Bandits”

Author of over 50 Martial Arts manuals

Worked with secret service to protect President Reagan in California, 1980’s

Publisher of national martial arts magazine “American Karate” and “Dragon Illustrated” (now red dragon illustrated)

Promoted over 100 national and regional martial arts tournaments

Promoter of Martial Arts Super Show (annually since 1995)

Promoter of 6 martial arts tournaments (annually)

Promoter, and/or director, of two of the largest karate tournaments in the u.S.

Promoter of the A.K.K.F “Hall of Fame”

Instructor and mentor of over 1,000 black belts, many of which are in the who’s who of karate and hundreds who are now, or have been, national champions

Instructor and mentor of many television and movie celebrities

Have 50 students that are currently masters or grand masters holding the rank of 5th degree black belt or higher throughout the United States

Fight and stunt choreographer for movies and television shows

Producer, and/or director, of videos, including rock videos and martial arts videos

Manager of two rock groups

Director and instructor of 35 Red Dragon Karate Studios located in California, Utah, Pennsylvania and Belize, Costa Rica

Awards:

Gold medal recipient in judo at the kodokan, Tokyo Japan 1960

Winner of more than 50 judo championships in Japan 1959 –1961

Undefeated United States marine Judo competitor

“Rookie of the year” Bethlehem, PA Police department 1967

“Policeman of the year” Bethlehem, PA 1968

Winner of world fast draw competition 1982-83

Who’s who in karate

Inducted into 4 martial arts hall of fames

Recipient of more than 250 martial arts awards, including state, community affairs, public and political

Recipient of assembly resolutions

Recipient of congressional resolutions

Recipient of senate resolutions

Recipient of governor’s awards

Recipient of county and mayoral resolutions

Honored by 4 presidents that accepted honorary membership in the A.KK.F. American Karate Kung-Fu Federation and Red Dragon Karate Studios - Presidents Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Ford

Greatest award… the father of three great sons, all of which are masters and proud owners of a Red Dragon Karate Studio

Chris Casamassa (scorpion/batman), Scott Casamassa, owner Glendora Red Dragon studio, current A.K.K.F. and Red Dragon #1 competitor, David Casamassa, owner of Chino City Red Dragon Karate Studio

And final award.. 5 grandchildren who are the real grand masters….. Cassidy & Courtney (twins), Gabriel, Julian and Emily. What more can one ask for?

Hobbies:

Guitars (collecting and playing)

Shooting (specializing in combat shooting)

Harley davidsons (collecting and riding)

Antiques and collectibles (specializing in sports collectibles)

 

 

 

 

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