SHIHAN SILVERMAN

Training

1976 Started Martial Arts training (4 years old)
Currently holds rankings in: Shotokan-Yondan, Shorin Ryu-Nidan, Goju Ryu-Shodan, Kobujitsu (Black Belt Ranking), and has rankings in Judo and Jui-Jitsu
Virginia State and New York State Certified Teacher
American Sports Education Program - Certified Karate Coach
Certified Aerobic Kick-boxing Instructor
2002 North American Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee
2002 North American Black Belt Hall of Fame -- Shotokan Instructor of the Year
Technical Director/Instructor Training -- American Ryu-Kyu Fighting Arts Association
Olweus Bully Prevention Certified Trainer
Certified S.A.F.E. Self Defense Program
2005 Head of Family Hall of Champions Hall of Fame Inductee
2005 Head of Family Hall of Champions 25 Martial Arts Excellence Award Recipient

Competition Accomplishments

1980 AAU Nationals Karate Kumite Winner
1982 AAU Boxing Jr. Olympic Champion
Empire State National Kumite Champion (Youth and Adult)
1982 Sasori Goju Ryu Championships - Youth Kobodo Grand Champion
Director LMKA Central Virginia Demo Team
1997 & 1998 Virginia State Open Tournament - Kumite Champion
Member EKS Fighting Black Belt Team 1997 - 1998
Member AAU Mid - Atlantic Region National Kumite Team 2002
2001 and 2002 AAU National Championships - Bronze Medal Kumite
2002 AAU Virginia State, Pennsylvania State, & Mid Atlantic Region Kobodo Champion
2003 AAU Virginia State and Mid-Atlantic Kobodo Champion

Coaching Accomplishments

Academy in Palmyra Va.
1997 Trained 9 Virginia State Champions - Va. State Tournament Circuit
1998 Trained 11 Virginia State Champions - Va. State Tournament Circuit
2001 Trained; 20 AAU Virginia State Champions, 15 Regional Champions, 2 AAU National Champions
2002 Trained; 16 AAU Virginia State Champions, 12 Regional Champions, 9 National Champions
2003 Trained; 25 AAU Virginia State Champions, 23 Regional Champions, 19 National Champions
2004 Trained; 39 Virginia State Champions, 28 Regional Champions, 17 National Champions- 3 invited on the AAU National Team
2005 Trained; 42 Virginia State Champions, 36 Regional Champions, 5 National Champions
Virginia State AAU Championships Tournament Host