Testimonials

Dear Mr. Quatrochi,

On behalf of the Oak Grove School Community, I would like to thank you and your instructors for providing our students with a quality demonstration and knowledgeable teaching in the art of Ju-Jitsu. Through these self-defense techniques your instructors reinforced discipline, respect, and honesty. This is a code of conduct that will assist our children in becoming productive citizens of our community, and help build our Character Education initiatives. The students were enthusiastic and eager to share what they had learned. We look forward to having you back at Oak Grove in the near future.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Alvarez-Rooney, Principal Oak Grove School

Dear Mr. Quatrochi,

I am writing this letter to thank you for sending Zac Robinson and Ian Cameron out of their busy schedule to help save lives of our children at Oak Grove Elementary School on January 2, 3, 4, 2008. I would like to commend them for doing a great job! The lesson went right in line with our “NBA zone theme” (No Bullies Allowed) the peer mediators are enforcing at our school. The lesson was fun and the kids really enjoyed the demonstration and practice techniques.

I really like how Ju-Jitsu is a self-defense style where one does not need to strike an offender to defend ones self. I also like how the AQMAI program teaches the children self-discipline, positive self-image and respect are of the utmost importance. Not many people would volunteer their time to help our students with safety situations and offer everyone a free month.

Sincerely,

Dawn-Turpin-Orgetas, K-5 PE Teacher-Oak Grove

On January 28, 29, and 30th Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute (AQMAI) visited our physical education classes at Kinry Road School. Our students thoroughly enjoyed a lesson on the “gentle art” of jujitsu. They learned various techniques for breaking away from a hold and how to avoid confrontation. The instructors, Shodan Robinson and Wayne Brown, were extremely effective in presenting ideas about character, respect, self esteem, and concentration. They also focused on bully prevention in our schools. I look forward to a return visit from AQMAI, and I would highly recommend their program for any physical education class.

Anne Seymour Physical Education Teacher Kinry Road School

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

Thank you for giving your valuable time and sharing an important message to the students. It was excellent presentation. I also appreciate the involvement of Ian and Zach and their important message to the students. Their participation provided great role models for the students. Please extend my thanks to them. There were many positive comments about the quality of your participation. Your staff should be commended on how well they worked with the Evens students. I want to send a special thank you for your generous donation to our spaghetti dinner raffle. Thank you for giving students and activity that is both physically and mentally challenging.

-Rick Dominick., Principal of Evans Elementary School

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

On behalf of Roy C. Ketchum High School, we would like to commend the instructors of Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute for their fine demonstration, performance and teaching of Ju Jitsu to our students. The instructors were very knowledgeable of their art and portrayed their craft to our students in a manner that was as well as discipline, honestly, and respect were some of lessons learned by students, all of which are important attributes to possess. We at Roy C. Ketchum were very fortunate to have Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute visit our school and are looking forward for them to come back to our high school in the future.

-Sincerely, Roy C. Ketchum Physical Education TeachersWilliam Roos, Patrick Mealy, Erin Mulla, Mathew Cunniff, David Budd, Micheal Paino, Kim Whitted, Patrick Keevins

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

On behalf of faculty/administration of Fishkill Plains and Wappingers Central School District, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to you and your instructors for coming to our school to teach students and educators about the basic tenets of the martial arts program. Your fine demonstration, performance and teaching of Ju Jitsu has surely become an asset, as per out Fishkill Plains’ Elementary School’s Character Education and Wellness our efforts towards attaining our goal! The feedback and positive comments about your presentations have left a lasting impression upon us all! We applaud your willingness to give us your time and interest towards making this possible. Indeed the Fishkill plains community is lucky to have dedicated people like you and your qualified team who set fine of commitment to the well being for Americans most valuable resource, our youngsters."

-Sylvia A. Epstein, Principal of Fishkill Plains Elementary School

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

On Behalf of Sheafe Road Elementary School, I would like to commend Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute for their performance at my school. The martial arts instructors demonstrated and worked well with our students in an excellent and appropriate manner. The instructors came into every physical education class to teach the students about discipline, self-defense, and respect for others. The students and teachers alike were highly impressed with their performance. It was a wonderful opportunity to have Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute come to Sheafe Road Elementary School."

-Franco Miele, Principal of Sheafe Road Elementary School

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

I want to thank you (for your program) and your instructors, at the junior class in Hopewell location. My son Michael N. loved the class. They made him feel very confident, and he was very proud of himself when he left. Thanks again, and thank them as well.

- Maureen N.

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

MY FAVORITE PLACE is my karate school, because it is both fun and it develops skills that help you in life. I have met new people and made new friends. I am learning self-defense which will help me protect myself in life. I feel very happy when I am at karate. I get to learn and to have fun because they create games out of simple self-defense moves. The best part is that the instructors are easy-going and understand that it takes time to learn certain moves. The instructors also help build up your confidence. Every class you go to you get stronger and build muscles while you enjoy the class. When you first start taking karate, you’re a white belt. Once you have three black stripes, you can test for a higher-ranked belt. Once you make an achievement such as earning a stripe, you feel proud of what you have done. I am currently a yellow belt and it makes me feel very good that I was able to work hard and earn this higher ranked belt. I'm having such a good time that I think I will never stop!

- Michael D.

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

It is hard for me to believe that almost 5 years ago I started taking classes at AQMAI. From my first class, the enthusiasm and encouragement from my instructors and fellow students made me feel comfortable immediately. The togetherness and friendly environment makes all students feel like part of one big family. The hour-long commute I travel to make class three times a week is well worth the time and effort. I have now become part of the Gold Team, which helps other students in their training. A small token I can give back for all I have received.

- Karen S. Connecticut

Dear Shihan Quatrochi,

My whole family goes to AQMAI and it has been the best time of our lives. My husband lost over 50 lbs and my kids are getting the most I could ever have imagined from this school. Sensei Quatrochi is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

- Felecia K.

The Shaker Award

Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce Hudson Valley’s Top Forty Under 40 The Shaker Awards The Hudson Valley’s very own Academy Awards

The Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its third annual Forty Under 40 program with the goal of recognizing 40 people under the age of 40 who are committed to shaping our region and making it a better place for everyone. Well over 100 nominations were received from across the Hudson Valley. Winners were selected by a diverse committee which included a certain number of award winners from last year’s first Forty Under 40 awards program.

And the Winners Are….. Anthony Quatrochi (38) Owner, Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute Neeraj Alimchandani (34) COO, Group SVP Indotronix International Co. Howard M. Brown (38) Chiropractor, Brown Chiropractic Associates, PC Peter Berman (33) President, Ruby Homes & Construction Services Deborah Stone Breen (39) Executive Director, Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation Mark Chang, MD (32) Urological Surgeon, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Matthew D. Chernay (27) Co-Owner, Duality, Inc. Bryan F. Cranna (34) Dutchess County Deputy Clerk/Village of Tivoli Deputy Mayor Dana K. Diorio-Casey (33) Administrator, Elant at Wappingers Falls Michael Flynn (33) Director of Marketing, MNC Stribbons, Inc. Daniel J. French (26) Councilman, Town of Beekman George Gattullo (39) Director of Plant Operations, Saint Francis Hospital Jennifer R. George (34) Manager, Vancore, DeBenedictus, DiGiovanni & Weddell Lauren Gillett (39) Vice President, Human Resources, The Chazen Companies Eric Gorman (38) Executive VP & Co-Founder, Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. Daniel J. Gruner (32) Insurance Agent, Ryan Insurance Kirk Imperiati (38) Undersheriff, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Sean Jones (24) Owner, Superior Wireless Ryan Kelty (37) Professor, United States Military Academy Edward Kowalski (36) Owner-Lola’s Café & Gourmet Take Out Jennifer M. Lange (37) Director, Community Impact, United Way of Dutchess County Kimberly Hunt Lee (32) Attorney, McCabe & Mack John E. Mack (36) Director of Surgical Physicians Assistant Services, Vassar Brothers Medical Center Steven Malkischer (39) Principal, Orville A. Todd Middle School Danielle Suzanne McClinton (35) Assistant Child Care Director, Astor Home for Children Jennifer McGahan (33) Evaluation & Research, JLMcGahan Research & Evaluation Demetreus Moustakas (38) Owner-Stockyard Restaurant, Quality Inn & Suites, 84 Diner Maribeth Muellerleile (21) Financial Consultant, AG Edwards Jason M. Page (37) Managing Partner, Page Park Associates Chris Petsas (28) Chairman of the Board, Exempt Firemen’s Association Daniel J. Scavino (32) General Manager, The Trump Organization, Trump National Golf Club Jessica M. Schoen (36) President, Shadowood Mortgage Corp. Alex Serroukas (34) Restaurant Owner/Developer, Double O Grill Christopher Short (35) Site Education Coordinator, NXP Semiconductors Aislinn Smith (30) Owner, Edible Arrangements David L. Steltenkamp (39) CEO, Argosy Games Inc. d. b. a. Dragon’s Den Stefani Timpano (39) DCCoD Project Office Manager, IBM Systems & Technology Group Kelly Traver (33) Attorney, Gellert & Klein Dawn Turpin-Orgetas (32) Physical Education Teacher, Oak Grove Elementary School Corey Whitted (27) Assistant General Manager, Hudson Valley Renegades