Michael J. Rosati Sr., Neighbor

Law Enforcement

NYPD / ESU (Retired), trained in Defensive Tactics, Tactical Shooting, Counter Terrorism & Dignitary Protection. Executed Dynamic Entries for High Risk Warrants and Hostage Rescues.

Military

1970-1973 United States Marine Corps – Infantry

1980-1982 United States Marine Corps – Infantry and Logistics (S-4)

Education:

B.A. Economics, R.T. Radiologic Technology

Career Highlights

* Certified Official Training Center / Instructor for Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga (Nir Maman CT 707)

* Co-Developer / Instructor of the Defensive Tactics Program for NYPD / ESU (SWAT)

* Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor, U.S. Marine Corps (1980-1985)

* Seminar Instructor: United States & Israel

* Coach and Team Member: U.S. World Cup Karate Team (1993-94)

* Certified Karate Instructor (1993) L.I. University (Dr. Milorad Stricevic)

* Certified Karate Coach (1994) L.I. University (Dr. Milorad Stricevic),

* Ozawa Cup International. (Gold Medal) Pittsburgh 1992

* Ozawa Cup International (Silver Medal) Panama 1993

Martial Arts Training

Began Martial Arts Training: 1972 Okinawa, Japan under Eizo Shimabukuro

Styles Studied: israeli Special Forces Krav Maga (Nir Maman CT 707) Shorin Ryu Shobayashi Karate, Shorin Ryu Matsubayashi Karate Jutsu, Yamane Ryu Kobudo, Muay Thai, Aikido, Japanese JuJutsu, Okinawan Kobudo, Escrima, and Kali.

Awards

* Inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame; “Instructor of the Year”

* Inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame; “Master Instructor of the Year”

* Inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame “Founder of the Year”

Promotions in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate

8Th Dan: Tested by U.S. Shihan Kai