Master Marvin S. German Jr. Sifu German is the Master instructor at FSA Martial Arts Health & Fitness Center the United States Judo Association Jujitsu New York Director and Senior Rank Examiner. He is a Master in Bo Fung Do Kung Fu, a 4th degree Black Belt Kiat Kung fu and Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu , a First degree Black Belt in Judo, a Certified Law enforcement trainer, Executive protector, self defense Judge and Tai Chi / Qi gong instructor, with over forty years of competitive and training experience. As a self-defense instructor Master German has trained Military, Law enforcement and civilians to defeat highly skilled violent attackers. His passion for improving physical fitness, mental discipline, and spiritual strength is apparent in every class he teaches. Sifu German's positive influence has enabled him to reach children and adults and lead them to the rank of Black Belt.

Master German has studied under Grandmasters Hy Nuquen, Phil Messina, Lin Chi-Young, Wally Jay, Remy Presas, and George Dillman. He also studied under Master's Yang Jwing Ming, Bob Klein, Guro Tom Burrel, Master Medina, Master Li and Tianyou Hao. Master German is the former fitness director of SPORTIME HEALTH CLUB. He has completed a 2 year internship at Hofstra University in the study of sports medicine and has studied extensively with several physical therapists such as Gary Gray, Brian Mulligan, and Dr. Sandy Burkart, P.T. Master German holds several certifications in physical performance training and has also been privately mentored by Juan Carlos Santana, one of the leaders in the physical performance training field. Master German utilizes his experiences and expertise to develop athletic programs to help injured athletes returning to the field. Furthermore, he has been featured on Channel 5, PBS Channels 20, 115 and News Channel 12, demonstrating Martial Arts, Performance and Functional Training. For the past 20 years Master German has been the Assistant Coach/Head Trainer for the New York Athletic Club A Lacrosse Team. Sifu German has been involved with martial arts his entire life. At the age of six he was taught the fundamentals of Kung fu at the Bronx Community Center and continued to earn his first Black Belt. In 1994 he started to train at Modern Warrior and earned the rank of Master while becoming a certified law enforcement trainer. In 2005 Master German earned the rank of Fourth degree Black Belt in Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu and a First degree Black belt in Judo.

He believes in a principled approach to martial arts, that includes the development of personal character as well as physical strength. His focus on leadership, self-control, respect, confidence, righteousness, discipline, and vision has made him one of the most sought after martial arts instructors in Long Island.

Some of Sifu German's accomplishments include:

He has trained several students to the level of master. 
Several of his students won 1st place in local Sports Jujitsu and Karate  tournaments

• Master in Bo Fung Do Kung fu
• United States Judo Association Jujitsu Division New York State Director
• United States Judo Association Jujitsu Division Senior Rank Examiner
• Trained the United States Presidential Guards
• United States Navy Anti Terrorist Team
• Union County Swat Team
• Canadian Police Force
• Department of Defense Police
  
• New York City Police and Sheriffs
  
• Nassau County Police
• Suffolk County Police
• Forth Degree Black Belt in Kiat Kung fu
• Forth degree in Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu
• Black Belt in Judo
• Certified Executive Protector
• Certified Law enforcement trainer
• Certified Tai Chi / Qi gong instructor
• Certified Female Self defense instructor
• Certified Yoga Instructor and lecturer
• Certified Performance trainer
• Certified American Heart and Red Cross CPR Instructor

Cassandra “Cat” German
Certified Personal Trainer CPR/AED
Certified: American Heart Association Cardio Kickboxing & Assistant Martial Arts Instructor (Kung Fu)
Placed 2nd in the INBF (International Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation), novice division, June 31, 2007.
I focus all of my training skills on my client’s goals, needs, and abilities. By helping my clients improve their strength gains, muscle size, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, etc. I feel satisfied knowing that I have helped make a positive changes in someone else’s lifestyle. So if you’re looking to change your lifestyle, get in shape, or looking for a mentor who can inspire you without judgment, I’m your trainer. We all have our opinions, but I always try to be respectful to others and accept people for who they are.

I am not going to say it will be easy; because it Isn’t Easy Being Fit. I believe as long as you want it for yourself, you can make it happen. Remember, fit bodies’ comes in all shapes and sizes. You don’t have to be a size 2 to be fit. You can be “Thick & Fit” too.

Food For Thought:
Remember, fitness is a way of life and fitness keeps you young. It takes hard work, dedication, commitment, energy, self respect, and self motivation to achieve certain physical goals. If you want to be fit, you will be fit. Just remember, unless you have a physical illness/disability, no one is stopping you but yourself. You can do it! You can be “Fit for Life!”






Micheal Goldsmith
Yodan (4th degree Black Belt) in Judo
Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) in jujitsu
Approximately 25 years of martial arts training
Approximately 10 years of martial arts teaching experience
Producer of local access martial arts TV show since 2002
Chair of Standards & Ethics Committee of United States Judo Association since 2009
General Counsel for USJA since 2011
Experienced tourament competitor - Karate Tournament of Champions Gold Medal in Sports Jujitsu Masters Division 2010
(Slipped one punch and was very proud of it.)