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Greetings I am Sensei Wade Casaldi, welcome to my page.
I presently hold classes on Modays 6 Pm to 8 Pm but I am available for private and semi-private lessons.
I have a small dojo, this asures that you will get top attention instruction as I reveal the ancient secrets of self defense in Karate and Jiu-Jitsu to you. You will discover a treasure of techniques that are an exact science and art. You will as well gain in the wisdom, understanding and ability to defend your self.
Other benifits are improved health through fitness, confidence, security, self asurance. Karate and Jiu-Jitsu can be a life saver in times of being attacked and with the way the world has been it is nice to have that knowledge and ability on your side.
I am available for teaching:
Karate and Jiu-Jitsu
Attack and assult prevention
Security self defense
Defense against armed attacks
Defense with weapons against attacks (unarmed and armed)
Joint locks, take downs and pain compliance
Throws and sweeps
Pressure point pain compliance
Speed street defense techniques
Power techniques
Kata (forms) application and bunkai (meaning behind the motions)
Weapons training including but not limited to:
Nunchaku, (Bo, Jo and Hanbo staff), Sai, Escrima sticks, Knife, Tonfas, Kamas, Kubaton and Yawara sticks, Cane, and the Manrikigusari (spikes and chain)
Environmental weapons training, anything you see around you can be used as a deadly weapon of self defense.
I am available for classes. seminars, and courses for your convinence.
A little about my background
I am a sixth degree master ( Shihan )
I've taught martial arts since teaching under my Sensei as a shodan in 1986.
I've taught Attack and assult prevention courses both for the YMCA and the Berwick High School.
I have taught in Berwick, Bloomsburg, and in the Turbotville Bushido Karate Schools.
I have an extensive knowledge of martial arts with over 35 years of experience.
I have taught world grand champions in the tournament circuit.
Other things I have taught
Security patrol and awareness, Meditation instruction with the Bloomsburg Colledge, Ki energy healing (Reiki), I am available for teaching any and all of the above.
On the left column in the black is my contact information (Location).
Our Style of Karate is Shotokan; this is the Japanese Style founded by the Great Grand Master Gichin Funakoshi.
We also teach Jiu Jitsu in the style of Soke Richard P. Baillargeon; the style of Goshin Budo Jiu Jitsu
This style was founded by Master Balillargeon's Sensei, Soke Shogo Kuniba, Goshin-Budo later became the style Goshin-Do.
Soke Baillargeon or Little Soke as he liked being called was the founder of our old union, the NationalKarate & Jiu Jitsu Union
Soke was a great teacher of Jiu Jitsu and Weapons, he also held a master degree in Pakistani weapons, when he died February 14th 1989, we had to leave the N.K.J.U.; it just wasn't the same without Soke. He was a great master and is sorely missed by our karate school.
The Bushido Karate Schools has been in existance since founded by Shihan Fredrick Storaska in 1963, in 1968 the school was passed on to Armondo (Ace) Casaldi. The school presently exist under Wade Casaldi.
We are also affiliated with the Toku Kai International Karate Union
of which, Shihan Edgar Stiltner Jr. is the President.
Instructor list
Grand Master Instructor, Shihan Ace Casaldi, Hachi-Dan (8th degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor, Wade Casaldi, Roku-Dan, (6th degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor, Richard (Rich) Sopko, Go-Dan (5th degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor, Edward (Ed) Folk, San-Dan (3rd degree Black Belt)
Master Instructor, Jolene Folk, San-Dan (3rd degree Black Belt)
Instructor, John Clark, Sho-Dan (1st degree Black Belt)
As of July the 22nd 2002 John Clark has made Shodan Black Belt, we are proud to have him reach black belt.
Update!
As of November 10th 2008 Joseph (Joey) Jeanguenat has earned his green belt Yon-Kyu. Joey has been with me for 5 years starting in February 2nd 2004. I remember that day, his mother Chris came into my class with him and asked if I would teach him, she told me he is 10. I said I am sorry I train no one under 12 but I might make an exception for him if he is well behaved and will listen and not act out. She assured me that he would listen and pay attention, he would not get bored and act out. I gave him a trial class and to this day I believe it was the best decision I ever made!
Joey has been an absolute joy to teach, he listens intently with full focus on what is being taught. He always tries his best and if he starts slacking, it only takes a small reminder and then he is right back on target. I could not have asked for a more dedicated student than Joey, he has stuck with me through thick and thin through the years. When I decided to leave the YMCA and just open a small private dojo he stayed with me. When many other students came and left he was still there every time. His attention to detail and how much he practices to get everything as perfect as he can at all times reminds me of myself. I always told him how we never had to practice for tournaments because we always practiced to be our best at all times, those words stuck with him, "never slack, always be your best."
Sadly Joey will be leaving me and the Bushido Karate Schools for a new venture. He and his family will be moving to Virginia. His father, Jeff has had his job moved to Virginia.
Joey I am very proud of you and I wish you the very best of luck and hope you find a good school in Virginia to continue your training, you will be sorely missed.
Our Black Belts 1968 to present, all of these Black Belts are highly honored among our Karate School. They have rightfully earned the right to be considered the best of the best be it past or present.
Jim Comstock, San-Dan promotion in 1980
Ed Folk, San-Dan promotion in 1986
Jolene Folk, San-Dan promotion in 1986
Bradley Levan, San-Dan promotion in 1988
Rich Sopko, Go-Dan promotion in 1993
Wade Casaldi, Go-Dan promotion in 1999
John Clark, Sho-Dan promotion in 2002
Wade Casaldi, Rokyu-Dan promotion in 2006
I find it an honor to be counted among these Black Belts.
Past Students of the year.
1992 - Tony Zaikoski
1993 - Nathan Kishbaugh (Never Presented)
1994 - Amy Jo Sopko
1995 - Ben Sysko
1996 - Jay Fowler
1997 - Tony Bilardi
1998 - Kim Mowery (Special B.K.S. Framed Certificate, turned in too late for Toku-Kai Plaque)
2002 - Mike Pearse
2008 - Joseph Jeanguenat
Shihan Ace Casaldi's Karate Background
Teaching & Lecturing:
Danville YMCA, Karate, 3 Years
Bloomsburg YMCA, Karate & Self-Defense, 11 Years
St. Cyrils Academy for Girls, Karate & Self-Defense, 5 Years
Berwick YMCA, Karate & Self-Defense, 1966-Present
Sunbury YMCA, Karate, 2 Years
Berwick Police Dept., Karate & Self-Defense, 30 Hours
Bucknell University, Karate [Ast. Shihan Storaska], 1968-1974
Bucknell University, Karate & Self-Defense, 1975-1980
State Collage University, Karate [Ast. Shihan Storaska], 1968-1971
Susquehanna University, Karate [Ast. Shihan Storaska, 1968-1971
Williamsport Community Collage, Karate, 1983-1984
Woman's Organization [Conn.], NOPRA Prevention Lecture
Woman's Organization [N.Y.], NOPRA Rape Prevention Lecture
Woman's Organization [N.J.], NOPRA Rape Prevention
Bloomsburg Collage, Awareness & Assault Prevention Lecture
License Certificates:
Registered Instructor [National Karate Union] 1974 To 1989
Registered Instructor [National Jiu-Jitsu Union] 1974 To 1989
First, Second, Third Class Instructor [National Karate & Jiu-Jitsu Union]
Registered Master Instructor [Toku-Kai International Karate Union 1985-Present]
Master [5TH Degree] Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu [Shihan R. Sparks]
NOPRA Representative [National Organization for the Prevention of Rape and Assault]
State Pistol Permit
Federal Firearms License
Bonded
NRA Marksman
State Certification [Lethal Weapons]
Licensed Private Investigator
Security Academy
State Certification [Municipal Police Officer Instructor]
Emergency Management Association Instructor
State Certification [Security Personnel Act 235 Instructor]
YMCA Child Abuse & Health Program
Karate Training, 3 Years, 1963-1966
Karate & Jiu-Jitsu [Shihan Fred Storaska], Extensive Training, 1966-1970
Referee & Judge, Karate Tournaments, 1970-Present
Director NE. Grand Champ. Tournaments, [Hosted 3RD in series of 4], 1975
Lectured [For Fred Storaska], Rape Prevention, 1970-Present
National Karate & Jiu-Jitsu Union, Instructor Clinics [15Yrs.], 1974-1989
Pressure Point Training [Tui-Ta], G.D. Institute, 1984-Present
Acupressure/Master Acupressure, G-JO Institute, 1994-Present
Bushido Karate Schools [Berwick], Chief Instructor, 1968-Present
Bushido Karate Schools [Bloomsburg], Chief Instructor, 1970-1972
A little history about our school.
Shihan Frederic Storaska founded the Bushido Karate School in the year 1963; the first school was located in North Carolina. Shihan Storaska started teaching in Pennsylvania when he came here to teach Rape and Assault Prevention at the colleges.
An old Black Belt magzine blurb on Shihan Storaska
 | Frederic Storaska is a senior at North Carolina State University, majoring in psychology. The 22yearold bachelor was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and attended high school there. He is the head instructor and president of Bushido Karate Schools, Inc. in North Carolina. He also instructs the Wilmington Police Department. He is ranked 1stDan Black Belt in karate (1963) and 3rdKyu Brown Belt in jujutsu (1962.) |
(Frederic Storaska is the Author of "HOW TO SAY NO TO A RAPIST AND SURVIVE")
At one time there were three Bushido Karate Schools that came from Shihan Storaska's original Bushido Karate School; one operated by then Sensei Ace Casaldi in Berwick, PA, one by Sensei Joe Storaska in Bloomsburg, PA, and one by Sensei Bill Miller in Penn State, PA.
Ours in Berwick still stands to this day and continues to represent the good standing tradition of the original Bushido Karate School.
Bushido Karate School
Berwick, PA. USA
Our Dojo Kun is Master Funakoshi's Five Precepts
Dojo Kun
The Five Precepts of Master Funakoshi
We Shall Endeavor To Build Character
We Shall Be Faithful To Our Study
We Shall Cultivate Courage And Tenacity
We Shall Attach Great Importance To Etiquette
We Shall Be Wary Of Foolishness
Master Funakoshi's rules of Dojo Etiquette
Dojo Etiquette
1. Students must bow when entering or leaving the workout area.
2. Students must wear the traditional uniform to all practice sessions.
3. All uniforms must be clean and in good condition.
4. Students must keep their bodies clean and nails trimmed.
5. Students must not wear jewelry or sharp objects when working out.
6. Students must not chew gum or candy or eat while in the dojo.
7. Students must not engage in idle talk while in the dojo and should remain attentive at all times.
8. Students must always be courteous and helpful to each other.
9. Students should never use their skill, except in self-defense.
Bushido is two words "Bushi" meaning Warrior and "Do" meaning Way. Directly it means Warrior Way, or Way of the Warrior.
The Creed of the Bushido will give you a better idea of just what the Warrior Way means.
The Bushido Creed
I Am Karate
I Am The Way Of The Warrior
My Code Is Justice
My Life Is Honor
My Way Is Peace
B U S H I D O !!!