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Sensei Johnny Longendyke

Born in Lebanon Township, New Jersey, Sensei Longendyke grew up playing soccer and eventually progressed to the semi-professional level. He moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona in 1999 and started karate training under Sensei Dow at the Fountain Hills Karate Club. During his training, he competed in at the national and international levels in both kata and kumite, earning championship results on several occasions.

Sensei Longendyke has trained in Shotokan since 1999 and holds the rank of Nidan, 2nd degree black belt. He trains under Sensei Edmond Otis, 7th dan, who is the International Chairman of the American JKA and Chief Instructor for North America. Sensei Longendyke is currently involved in the Instructor Training Program of the AJKA. This program is a two year training program that focuses on in depth principles and philosophy of Shotokan Karate. Sensei Longendyke focuses on five basic components of Shotokan, Kata, Kumite, Kihon, Mental strength and Spiritual Strength.

In 2006, Sensei opened FH Shotokan Karate using a Peaks Fitness classroom for training. The classes grew to a level that it made sense to open his own facility; Ni Ju Kun Karate, LLC. Sensei Longendyke adheres to traditional dojo methods and encourages all of his students to practice respect and honor.