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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!
Tuesday, March 25th 2008 - 09:49:29 AM
Name: Tina Lowe
Comments:Great Cardio class tonight! See you Monday!
Wednesday, March 5th 2008 - 07:06:35 PM
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
Friday, November 9th 2007 - 09:25:47 AM
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
Tuesday, October 30th 2007 - 02:41:43 PM
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
Monday, October 29th 2007 - 12:16:11 PM
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
Friday, October 26th 2007 - 05:21:58 PM
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.
Thursday, October 25th 2007 - 08:07:15 PM
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.
Monday, October 15th 2007 - 10:56:12 AM
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
Monday, October 8th 2007 - 01:06:30 PM
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
Sunday, September 30th 2007 - 03:39:55 PM
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)
Thursday, December 7th 2006 - 06:29:49 PM
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
Friday, December 1st 2006 - 05:24:34 PM
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
Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 06:57:56 PM
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
Wednesday, June 28th 2006 - 05:40:54 AM
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!


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Thursday, January 12th 2006 - 02:42:23 AM
Name: Tammy
E-mail address: Tamcat1002@aol.com
Comments:Miss Everyone. Happy Holidays!!
Hope to back at training soon!
Monday, January 2nd 2006 - 08:13:46 PM
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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Thursday, December 29th 2005 - 10:02:15 PM
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.
Saturday, October 1st 2005 - 01:45:30 PM
Name: maria orrico
E-mail address: mlobjovi@aol.com
Thursday, May 26th 2005 - 11:02:44 AM
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
Saturday, January 22nd 2005 - 09:14:59 PM
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
Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 11:06:06 AM
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
Wednesday, October 13th 2004 - 12:09:35 PM
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.


Friday, September 10th 2004 - 05:15:35 AM
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!!
Wednesday, June 23rd 2004 - 12:26:09 AM
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!
Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 12:49:32 PM
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!
Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 12:49:15 PM
Name: Annette
E-mail address: team3@apsfinancial.com
Comments:Great visiting you !
Tuesday, March 23rd 2004 - 11:40:10 AM
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!!
Monday, February 9th 2004 - 06:57:44 PM
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
Sunday, February 1st 2004 - 09:33:07 AM
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.

Tuesday, January 13th 2004 - 12:06:46 PM
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
Tuesday, December 2nd 2003 - 08:47:17 AM
Name: Danny Cherry
E-mail address: d.e.cherry@comcast.net
Comments:Please forward pricing for your BJJ/Aikido classes. Thank You.
Monday, November 10th 2003 - 12:08:11 PM
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
Saturday, November 1st 2003 - 04:35:40 PM
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
Monday, September 15th 2003 - 01:04:37 PM
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?
Thursday, July 17th 2003 - 01:00:11 PM
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?
Thursday, July 17th 2003 - 12:59:38 PM
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?
Thursday, July 3rd 2003 - 06:33:55 AM
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.
Saturday, June 28th 2003 - 07:44:39 PM
Name: Jon
E-mail address: fyterofthefoo@netscape.net
Comments:hey nice site looks like you have a great academy.
I've been studying martial arts for most of my life and live relatively close to red bank. I'd like to know how much you focus on weapons training as well as information on payment for classes if you get a chance. thanks -jon
Saturday, June 14th 2003 - 10:34:46 AM
Name: Jider Vargas
E-mail address: vargasjider@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://usuarios.lycos.es/renshinkandojo
Comments:Your website is great and so are all your features keep up the good work
My name is Jider Vargas I am a black belt San dan I do shorinji Ryu Renshinkan under the guidance of Shihan Miguel Peña. I just wanted to let you know that if you are ever having an international tournament you may invite us and we will be pleased to attend. we have been to some tournaments in Puerto Rico and we have done pretty.
Saturday, April 5th 2003 - 05:47:01 AM
Name: ANDRÉ
Comments:hey david and lisa how is it going? everything here is good i might be going to the usa in july or somethin, everything is the same jus different as it should be. i am gonna try to see if i hit the west coast too my master is there. peace and i miss you guys!!
Monday, February 17th 2003 - 08:05:47 AM
Name: KATABAMI JU-JITSU DOJO
E-mail address: info@katabami-jujitsu.com
Homepage URL: http://www.katabami-jujitsu.com
Comments:Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo
Academy of Martial Arts & Oriental Healing Arts
http://www.katabami-jujitsu.com

Authentic, Traditional & Classical Ju-Jitsu Dojo,
Hand to Hand Combat,
Oriental Philosophy & Medicine,
Himalayan Yoga, Meditation, T’ai Chi Chuan, Chi Gung,
Restoration Therapy, Spirituality, Mysticism and Energy Healing.

Sensei Alexey Kunin, 7 th Dan Ju-Jitsu,
Head of Katabami Ju-Jitsu Ryu,
Doctor of Natural Medicine & Oriental Arts ( Asia ).
Russian Renowned Healer & Teacher.

http://www.katabami-jujitsu.com
Tuesday, January 21st 2003 - 11:28:37 PM
Name: jeffrey sciore
E-mail address: rocket900@aol.com
Comments:hi, i am interested in your classes. i live in egg harbor city new jersey. please let me no how close you are or someone you would refer me to in my area. thanks for your time
Sunday, October 27th 2002 - 07:39:22 PM
Name: Patrick Cramer
E-mail address: PCramer6@aol.com
Comments:I'm interested in enrolling into the BJJ class. I see that there are a number of classes during the week. I live in Ocean County and commute to Woodbridge daily. What is the required attendance (all/one)? Also what is the enrollment cost for the class. Thanks, Pat
Tuesday, October 1st 2002 - 05:38:26 AM
Name: John Mastriani
E-mail address: TamanduaJM@Aol.Com
Comments:Master Lentz and company,
Ha! Great page... it's actually the first time I saw it. Looks great. Everything is cool over here at the Naval Academy. I spent three semesters boxing at 147 lbs for Navy in order to get my hand speed up. I spend the next three doing competitive judo again... what a blast! I won the eastern collegiate championships last year in the junior bracket. I quit though so that I can start playing ice hockey again for my last year of school. Don't worry... I'll be back before you know it. In fact, I'll be leaving June of 2003 to go to Japan for about two years if all goes according to plan. I'll be living about a half hour south of the Kodokan, so I'll be able to train at the Mecca of the judo world. Can you believe it? It's been nine years since I stepped into the PKA as a ratty 13 year old. Hope to hear from you soon... say hello to the gang. Semper Fi.

John
Tuesday, September 17th 2002 - 12:17:56 PM
Name: kelly
E-mail address: farbass60@hotmail.com
Comments:i found your website very informative. i would like some information on the days and times also prices of your classes in red bank. thanks, kelly
Tuesday, August 20th 2002 - 09:43:46 AM
Name: Rich Stoner
E-mail address: Restoner@monmouth.com
Comments:I am very interested in your school. I have studied the martial arts but have taken time off from injuries. I would like to visit the school but would need directions from Manasquan NJ. Also if you could include the prices for the classes. It would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Richard Stoner Jr
Friday, August 16th 2002 - 09:37:16 PM
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