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| Name: | Mark J McCabe |
| E-mail address: | markmc@mackmartialarts.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://mackmartialarts.com |
| Comments: | Man Lots of places to post.
I'll cut to the chase. Miss PKA , hope I can visit. Everyone is invited to Florida to visit. David Lentz's PKA is truly one of the top schools in the country. Bar none , Also Kudos to Amato's in regards to stand up. Both shaped me into the two time hall of famer I am today. Thanks Guys, Mark J McCabe Roku-dan |
| Name: | Kevin Darcy |
| E-mail address: | kdarcy@dc.rr.com |
| Comments: | I look forwrd to seeing you this summer on my visit to New Jersey, miss your great workouts!
all the best Kevin |
| Name: | Kevin Darcy |
| E-mail address: | kdarcy@dc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Master Lentz, just wanted to say hi, I hope to see you this summer I miss the great workouts and battles we have had over the decades....your a great Instructor and friend |
| Name: | Kevin Darcy |
| E-mail address: | kdarcy@dc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Master Lentz, just wanted to say hello and I miss the great workouts we have had over the decades. Your a great Intructor and friend, I hope to see you this summer |
| Name: | Kevin Darcy |
| E-mail address: | kdarcy@dc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Master Lentz, just wanted to say hello and I miss the great workouts we have had over the decades. Your a great Intructor and friend, I hope to see you this summer |
| Name: | Ed |
| E-mail address: | ewghdrzl@comcast.com |
| Comments: |
Let me start out by saying it gives me great pleasure to write this letter to your guestbook, so that others may read it and not take years to find out. For five years I have been researching schools to get my son into a school that offers mixed martial arts and brizilian jiu jitsu. I talked with instructors at each school, I went to fights, I went to tournaments, most local was Brookdale College. Through all that time and research, everyone I spoke with has trained with you. Each and every conversation lead back to David Lentz or Professional Karate Academy. I had been to your academy and was very impressed, yet I had to gather information from all over to be sure my son get the best training my money could buy. I ask myself, why is it that these other guys never produced any fighters? They love to talk about themselves and why I should bring Ed there, but again, I ask, what's the end result for these guys. What do they have to show for themselves and their school? Then I look back to you, and you want to know something? Take a look at list of people I met and researched, all trained by you! I normally don't name drop, but just look at this: Joe Viz; Karl Spendiff; Michael Kaplan, Mark Shopp, (you may know him as Dapalino), Jonathan Heleotis; David Church; Deividas Taurosevicivs; Mark Berrocal, Jim Sweeney; Carlos Desjardin; Pete Rego; Rich Ashkar; Mike Gibbons; Jeff Williamson. Do you think I did my homework? LOL!! Hey, Professor Lentz, I am looking forward to bringing my son to you. It was worth all the effort to find what I consider to be the best. I am a teacher by profession, and I understand that just because you know something, doesn't mean you can TEACH it. Apparently these guys just cant teach? Ed and I look forward to seeing you in class. |
| Name: | mike |
| E-mail address: | mikeh2626@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey...I just signed on with Master Lentz! I did my homework. Called around and checked out schools. Seems like everyone comes up with the same name! What's up with that? I would ask "who trained you" DAVID LENTZ. Finally got smart and googled DAVID LENTZ and there he was. When I say I did my work, I DID MY WORK! had to share with him my journey..he say "yep, trained him. Yep, trained him". Heres the difference. Went to a school , nice school, nice quys, everyone is happy. Run by a guy, trained by David Lentz. Helpful instructors, trained by David Lentz. Am I gonna pay to get trained by a purple belt who was trained by David Lentz? No F@#@ way!! So, I go to David Lentz, and does he let me train? I am interviewed by him....BY HIM!! to let me train with him! Four times I go back. I want this guy to train me. Mater Lentz, you. are worth the interviewing. You made me sweat it out. And I'm not talking just on the mat. The REAL stuff. Not some happy" let me take you in" guy and "let me teach you the half of whatever I remembered" stuff. Master Lentz, you ARE the REAL thing. Thank you for letting me in. See you in class and my army buddies are interested too. Who knows when I am going back "over there" but I tell you one thing, I will sleep better being trained by you. Thanks again. You the best. |
| Name: | Thom DeMicco |
| E-mail address: | hells.5acre@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.teamnogueiramma.com |
| Comments: | Master Lentz is the best jiu jitsu instructor in new jersey bar none. Any person saying otherwise knows nothing about jiu jitsu. I would drive 25 miles each way, five days a week to train with master lentz despite having several jiu jitsu schools close to home. none offered the experience or high level of devotion that i found in master lentz.
if you are looking for a top shelf jiu jitsu instructor search no more you've found one. - thom demicco (currently training under former pride and ufc heavey weight champion Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira at Team Nogueira MMA, in miami (a dream come true)This would never have been possible without Master Lentz.) |
| Name: | James Ceaton |
| Comments: | I was extremely impressed by the number of arts and level of profiency you offer. |
| Name: | Jaime Newhause |
| Comments: | I just want to say how cool it is to find out from a friend that someone who was trained by you, ( his name was Ray DeRo... something), went to another school around here...and took this guy down like he was made of tissue paper!!!!! What Ray was doing there, I have no idea...but what a credit to you!!! You're the best and it is a privledge to be trained by you! Just thought you would like to know! Awesome. See you in class. PS: Went thru the training videos you have on your site... That guy you were training in Mexico was monster size!!! and you choked him out!!! :-/~ You're something else man!! |
| Name: | Kelly Dermist |
| Comments: | Love the school. My son is a young 4, so I will wait until fall to sign him up. Nice web site.
Lentz has a lot of experience and professionalism, and given it is a family run business speaks volumes. Great place. We will see you in September and I will be sure to pass the word on to friends. You should get the word out more too.. advertisements and such. You guys are great! |
| Name: | Tina Lowe |
| Comments: | Great Cardio class tonight! See you Monday! |
| Name: | Jonathan Kraidin |
| E-mail address: | hofficer@erols.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mindchallenger.com |
| Comments: | I researched many places before going to Master Lenz. His depth and breadth of knowledge is extensive. He is so good at teaching both the novice and experienced student, and can say he is nothing less than exceptional. I travel over 30 minutes each way to make it to his class whenever I can, and I would travel farther if I had to in order to learn from him.
Jonathan |
| Name: | Marie Stone |
| Comments: | I come straight from work for the cardio kickboxing class, so I am there early. I have a chance to view the childrens TaeKwonDo class, and it is wonderful! Mr. KT, who also does the kickboxing class, is wonderful with the kids! One night the owner of the school, Master Lentz, was working with the children, and I thought in these days of show me the money schools, here's a karate school that really cares. I saw that you have gift certificates and will be buying several classes for my 9 year old neice for Christmas. Wanted to tell you your place is great! I think I speak for all the people there when I say don't ever stop caring the way you do, you are unique. And, I have dropped 8 pounds with the kickboxing workout!!! Thanks KT and Linda |
| Name: | Jonathan Kraidin |
| E-mail address: | hofficer@erols.com |
| Comments: | Master Lenz is a fantastic teacher. Jujitsu may seems simple, but there are so many nuances and subtleties that a lesser teacher could miss. Master Lenz's breadth and depth of knowledge is substantial, and I doubt I will ever truly appreciate how much he knows. He is an excellent and thorough teacher.
I enjoy going to his classes despite the 30 minute drive each way I am willing to make each time. It's worth it. Jonathan |
| Name: | Adilson Salles |
| E-mail address: | ssquerubim@aol.com |
| Comments: | congragulations, we really enjoyed veiwing the new website, and we are sure to be visiting it often. Thank you for all your effort and sharing your knowldedge ;]
Sincerely, Otto and nick |
| Name: | Anthony Santoro |
| E-mail address: | asamao34@aol.com |
| Comments: | My son and I have been going to PKA for three years now.
We both take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught by Master Lentz. Right from the begining I knew we were both priveledged to have found a school of Martial Arts that was For Real. In an Era of all these hocus pocus schools that take all your money and give you lots of colored belts, PKA stands out as a true Professional Acadamy, just as in the name. Every person in the school just gets better and better each week. I can only get there 7 or 8 times a month and I feel myself improving all the time. Master Lentz is a very intelligent Master of Martial Arts. His experience,talents, and knowledge of Jiu Jitsu and other forms of karate are second to none. But his best quality is his ability to teach. He knows every move inside and out, and conveys the techniques perfectly to the class. |
| Name: | John Wilton |
| E-mail address: | wiltongym@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have known David Lentz since 1973. We have been friends ever since. I have trained all over the US and have met, worked with and experienced the best this country has to offer. David's school is at the very top and has been since it's inception. I operated my own gymnastics and marital arts school for 20 years my association with Mr. Lentz helped to propel my own programs. I trained with one of his top students and MMA competitors, Davedius (sp?) and I can attest to the fact that while a fantastic athlete, his success stemmed from the knowledge gained training at Professional Karate. I look forward to 20 more years of being associated with Professional Karate.
John Wilton Elite gymnastics coach, 5th Dan TKD, Athletic and Coaching Consultant. |
| Name: | Steve Lazewski |
| E-mail address: | stevelazewski@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Professional Karate Academy is the most complete Martial Arts training center that I have found. The scope of knowledge demonstrated by the instructors is more than impressive. I have been looking for a facility to continue the development of I aquired at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico- PKA has offered me the solution in a friendly and persnal environment. Master David Lentz has trained with the greats of Martial Arts and when he is instructing, you can almost hear those great fighters speaking through him. I would literally have to travel the globe to aquire the knowledge being made available to me at Professional Karate Academy.
Steve Lazewski |
| Name: | Carl Endsburg |
| Comments: | Master Lentz,
I watched Deividas Taurosevicius' championship fight on the IFL the other night... I remember the class when you taught him that armbar! Congratulations, quite an accomplishment! Can't wait to come back and train, will give the school a call this week. Carl |
| Name: | Edward Hanley |
| E-mail address: | ed.hanley@fttr.navy.mil |
| Comments: | Hi Dave, and Lisa,
I just wanted to say hello, it's been a long time. quick update on what's happened since I left: I got married, had a baby girl(3yrs old), finished my engineering degree. I now am employed as an Instrumentations Systems Engineer, by Northrop Grumman, in support of the US Navy's Top Gun Program, in Fallon Nevada. It's pretty interesting, I get to drive all over the desert, and get paid for 4-wheeling in the moutains. Another perk: world-class skiing in Tahoe is only 2 hours away. Anyway, just wanted to let you know; I frequently think of you and my awesome experiences at your school. Best wishes Edward Hanley (formerly known as Edward Wesch) |
| Name: | kevin dalton |
| E-mail address: | kpdalt |
| Comments: | great web site, already scheduling my son and I for Adult/Kid classes fri. /sat that run at the same time. ??? Are there any kind of personal instruction training 1 on 1/babysitting for kids during adult classes available |
| Name: | Sammy Zeitler |
| E-mail address: | fettboba62@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey David I trained with you way back when you first started,I am a friend of Mark Gonzalez ring any bells yet.We started with you even before Craig Kukic arrived,we traveled from Kearny to your place.(Frank,Steve,Jimmy and John). Still training had to start all over again,moved to Oregon. Lots of Luck Sammy |
| Name: | chris farley |
| E-mail address: | cpfarley1@comcast.net christopher.farley@rbcdain.com |
| Comments: | What is the cost for taking Jui Jitsu? Is it on a monthly basis? or yearly? Arre the classes openes top all levels? or is therre a beginnerr class? Are all classes Gi classes,or are there no-gi classes as well?
Thanks CF |
| Name: | Kathryn Walzer |
| E-mail address: | tmwalzer@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello Lisa and Dave!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! I just signed our boys up for a Jiu Jitsu class and they appear to be enjoying it! (Dave you're the inspiration for this!) The head instructor has been involved in the art for about 60 years (He started when he was 6 years old!) and is quite familiar with the Gracie family. It's a well run class with quite a few students and instructors. I hope they continue to enjoy it because this man has ALOT of experience and knowledge that they can learn from. We wish you both peace, happiness and good health in the new year! o o x x xxxx |
| Name: | Tammy |
| E-mail address: | Tamcat1002@aol.com |
| Comments: | Miss Everyone. Happy Holidays!!
Hope to back at training soon! |
| Name: | Rob |
| E-mail address: | mking420@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Wats really good?? Master Lentz im just givin you a shout out and thankin you for your instruction and one day your gonna be sittin on my ringside at a ufc tourney... haha... im the future Vanderlei Silva... much love from the me and the whole Brasilian community aight
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| Name: | Todd Willey |
| E-mail address: | Toddman05@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello PKA! I would just like to give a quick thanks to Mr. Lentz and his group of instructors for the help and insight they have provided me during the BJJ workouts. Im am currently attending Rowan University and am looking foward to coming back and training with you guys during the winter break. Thanks again- Todd. |
| Name: | maria orrico |
| E-mail address: | mlobjovi@aol.com |
| Name: | Anthony Marano |
| E-mail address: | AIM: AJM6000 |
| Comments: | Hey PKA! I haven't been around in a long time. I have to stop in. Dave, I'll call you on the phone and see if we can arrange something.
-Anthony Anthony J. Marano 2nd Degree Black Belt Past PKA Instructor |
| Name: | KAREN |
| E-mail address: | GRAPPLINGGIRL1@YAHOO.COM |
| Homepage URL: | http://BADGIRLFIGHTER.COM |
| Comments: | FEMALE GRAPPLER/BJJ FIGHTER BLUE BELT UNDER ROYCE GRACIE TEAM WOLF PACK SARASOTA FLA. C-YA ON THE MAT |
| Name: | Mike Gibbons |
| E-mail address: | gibguy319@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Professional Karate Academy will be hosting a Rigan Machado seminar that will be held on Sunday 11/7/04, this seminar will be 6 hours long, 3 hrs. no gi & 3 hrs. gi
Rigan will be bringing along some of his training partners. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best, for information or to sign up please contact mike gibbons at the academy Thanks Mike Gibbons |
| Name: | Kathryn Walzer |
| E-mail address: | tmwalzer@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello Dave and Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love your web site. Looks like the school (and you) are doing well. I'm really happy for you. I do miss your classes and hope to visit some day soon when we are on the east coast. Tom just competed in a traditional kung fu tornament and took a silver in point sparring (the gold medal winner was a 22 year old. As Tom said "Not bad for a 44 year old") and a bronze in form ( the gold medal winner was a master from china and the silver medalist was from the east coast; Maryland, I think). This was an international tournament with competitors from china, canada and a few other places. You would have been really impressed with some of the wushu demonstrations. There were alot of scarey looking weapons flying about. Tom also competed in the spring in a kung fu tournament in Canada and took a silver in full contact sparring. He amazes me and our two boys. When you have time try to check out the Seattle Kung Fu Club web page. There supposed to be posting pictures from the tournament soon. |
| Name: | Jeff Williamson |
| E-mail address: | jeffrey.a.williamson@us.army.mil |
| Comments: | Hey fellas
Greetings from overseas. I can't tell you how much I miss training with you all. I'm trying to get a BJJ program started at the camp out here. Hopefully we'll be up and running in a week or two. Hope all is well on your end. Keep on training!! |
| Name: | Evan |
| Comments: | Its been a while since anyone posted a comment hmmm... Reading through all the old posts from the former taekwondo days of yore has me feeling a bit nostalgic. Heh, im actually sitting in the academy right now wasting valuable time when i could be doing something useful. Someone needs to update this site, only if...Talk to you all soon regardless of the lack of people who read this anymore, since im always here, whee! |
| Name: | Evan |
| Comments: | Its been a while since anyone posted a comment hmmm... Reading through all the old posts from the former taekwondo days of yore has me feeling a bit nostalgic. Heh, im actually sitting in the academy right now wasting valuable time when i could be doing something useful. Someone needs to update this site, only if...Talk to you all soon regardless of the lack of people who read this anymore, since im always here, whee! |
| Name: | Annette |
| E-mail address: | team3@apsfinancial.com |
| Comments: | Great visiting you ! |
| Name: | Lisa Bailey |
| E-mail address: | kicker163@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | Hey guys!! Just a little hello from down south!!! I hope all is well with the school. I was pretty psyched to see our old tournament picture on the site!! |
| Name: | Melody Burton |
| Comments: | Hey big brother, until you called today, I didn't even know you had a web site. This is pretty cool!
Luv ya lots Mel |
| Name: | Jim Bongiovanni |
| E-mail address: | jbongiov@monmouth.edu |
| Comments: | I've been analyzing the many martial arts styles for some time and trying to decide which I'd like to study. I find myself torn between Judo and Jiu Jitsu! If possible, could you highlight some of the differences between the two in order to help me decide? Also, along the same lines, could you highlight the differences between Japanese and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Any info., advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Jim B. |
| Name: | Jim Callanan |
| E-mail address: | spyder31266@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am interested in learning Aikido. Could you send me some information on your classes such as days,times and prices?
Thank You, Jim Callanan |
| Name: | Danny Cherry |
| E-mail address: | d.e.cherry@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Please forward pricing for your BJJ/Aikido classes. Thank You. |
| Name: | Toni |
| E-mail address: | tsca0379@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I train at Renzo Gracie Academy in Newark. I might be moving to Ocean County in the near future and would like to stay involved with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Let me know of your prices.
I wish your classes were longer because I am used to train here 6 days a week from 7:30 to 10pm. If you are ever around the area, it would be a pleasure for you to come see us. Thank you in advance |
| Name: | Dr. Frank Rizzo |
| E-mail address: | frankrizzodds@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Site hasn't been updated in over a year. Is the schedule still the same and are your offerings still the same? What is the turnover in people that take jiu jitsu as well?
Thanks. Dr. Frank Rizzo, DDS |
| Name: | Aodhan |
| E-mail address: | gormley51@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://tani.org.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, nice site. One question, im moving to morristown NJ from Eire soon and would like to keep up training, are your Taekwondo instructors kukkiwon certified? |
| Name: | Aodhan |
| E-mail address: | gormley51@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://tani.org.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, nice site. One question, im moving to morristown NJ from Eire soon and would like to keep up training, are your Taekwondo instructors kukkiwon certified? |
| Name: | Julie |
| E-mail address: | rxcx09@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | What is the name of that kid from Brazil who used to practice here , the one with the killah eyes? |
| Name: | mitch |
| Comments: | hello to mr. rich, big george, monica and the rest of the tai chi regulars. has mr. rich re-started his tai chi class? he was a fantastic instructor. i have been taking private lessons with chuck and have learned so much. wondering if any of the old tai chi class has expressed an interest in trying to start up again. |