Who is Sensei Anderson?

Sensei David Anderson's classes stress conditioning/endurance, strength and flexibility development, footwork and fighting techniques. His classes appeal to a wide variety of students - from those who just want to be in great shape - to those who want to learn self-defense. What is most striking about Sensei Anderson is how much he loves the Martial Arts and how much he loves teaching. Often times he will teach classes for hours longer than scheduled - because teaching is more than just a job to him. He also adds a human side to his classes, often joking with his students - yet never losing sight of the serious nature of self-defense.Sensei Anderson grew up in a tough New York City neighborhood and learned the necessity of self-defense at an early age. He gained practical street experience and then trained in boxing for many years. In his twenties, Sensei Anderson found Master Ronald Taganashi, one of the more well known Martial Artists. (Master Taganashi represents the philosophy and practice of Goju-Ryu in the documentary film, " The Warrior Within", narrated by Chuck Norris.) Sensei Anderson rose to black belt quickly under Master Taganashi becoming one of his more accomplished students. He studied daily and became one of the better Martial Artists of today. Known to his students as the "Bear", he combines the fierceness of a real bear with the softness of a teddy bear. Quite apt for a Sensei who teaches the Martial Arts form known as 'GO-JU' - which literally means 'Hard-Soft'. Come observe and/or participate in one of Sensei's classes. You won't be disappointed!