International Karate Center of New York

	Sensei Adel Elbehiry 4 years New York State Team Coach 29 years teaching and competing experience Member of Japan Karate-Do USA Shotokai Association Member of USA National Karate-Do Federation

Sensei Adel has studied and trained in Shotokan karate for 29 years.



Sensei Adel Abdalla Abdalrasoul Elbehiry began his studies in 1979 with Shihan Hossnei Gaber. The lineage of Sensei's training is as follows: Shihan Gaber studied under Shihan Master Hideki Okamoto, who was a JKA Black Belt, 8th Dan, Shihan Okamoto was taught under Master Nakayama, Master Nakayama studied under Master Gichin Funakoshi. It was Master Funakoshi who was the founder of Shotokan karate.

Shihan Hossnei Gaber	Shihan Master Hideki Okamoto Master Nakayama

Sensei Adel has participated in national and international events and has placed in numerous competitions.



In 1990, Sensei became certified by the Olympic Committee to train and coach athletes. In 1993, he completed his college study of Law and in 1996, he relocated to the United States. At this time, Sensei Adel became affiliated with Shihan Kai Leung's Shotokan Karate-DO which is associated with Master Shihan Toyotaro Miyazaki's organization. Sensei studied with Shihan Leung as well as competed and instructed students in the dojo. In addition, he trained a select group of students who later became United States National Karate team members, like Doug Pelinkovic.

Shihan Kai Leung	Master Shihan Toyotaro Miyazaki

In 1998, Sensei Adel branched out on his own and opened the International Karate Center of New York in Oceanside, and associated himself with Tokey Hill, the coach of the USA National Karate team. His training experience led him to assist Tokey Hill in coaching and training the New York State Karate Competition team, as well as assist him in coaching and training the USA team in Chile in the 2000 Pan American Games.
Tokey Hill

Because of his belief in the physical and mental benefits of karate, Sensei Adel has focused on passing his experience and knowledge to his students. Through his guidance and instruction he has successfully helped more than 20 students attain the title of National and International champions. Sensei Adel has been certified as a National Coach by the USA Karate Federation.