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We continually upgrade the teaching skills of all United Studios of Self Defense Black Belt Instructors. Our effective United Studios Self Defense System will give you the upper hand in situations that can happen anytime, anywhere.

To insure top quality instruction, we certify them to teach the United Studios Self Defense System.. Fully qualified, they can now help you with all aspects of your Martial Arts Training. Instructors participate in weekly Black Belt workouts. Our Instructors must constantly refine their teaching and organizational skills to make your Martial Arts Training experience exciting and enjoyable.

Master Larry Boritz

Master Larry S. Boritz

  • 7th degree Black Belt Shaolin Kempo Karate 03/02/07
  • 4th degree Shaolin Kung Fu Black Sash - 6/28/2009
  • Retired NYPD police sergeant
  • Began Martial Arts training in 1975
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt ITF Tae Kwon Do
  • 5th Degree Black Belt Shaolin Kempo Master Level Certification received @ Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng China: July 4th, 2001
  • Sifu: Shaolin Kung Fu
  • National and Regional Sparring/ Kata Championship Title Holder
  • WNYF TV-6 Cable Network Martial Arts Show; 1984-85
  • B.A. in Political Science Fredonia State University; 1985. Concentration in Law Justice and Society
  • Masters Program Florida State University School of Criminology; 1986
  • Doctorates of Martial Arts Philosophy and Martial Arts Science; PhD./Ma.D.Sc. University of Asian Martial Arts Studies
  • New York State Regional Director of United Studios
  • USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Kempo Master of the the Year 2007
  • USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Award Recipient 2008 (for over 30 years of dedication in the Martial Arts)
  • Led American delegation to meet with President of Beijing University; 1998
  • Met personally with Head Abbot, Shi Yongxin, of the Shaolin Temple; China; 1998
  • Presentation of Shaolin Martial Arts for gov't officials in Dengfeng, China; 2000
  • Featured along w/ Master Rich Spatola in Grand Master Stephen B. DeMasco's Black Belt Magazines Five Animal Kung-Fu Video series
  • Member of National Association Of Professional Martial Artists
  • Member of Martial Arts Industry Association
  • Member of Kajukenbo Institute
  • Member of Tak Wah Kung-Fu Federation

    Sponsorships and Community Service Programs

    • Business Partners in Education with Commack School District
    • Contributor to the Paul Newman's HOLE in the Wall Gang
    • Commack School District Centennial Celebration
    • Commack Little League
    • Contributor to the Kids For Life Foundation
    • Sponsor of the Townline Association
    • Sponsor of the American Cancer Society
    • Commack School District and Half Hollow Hills School District After School Programs
    • Multiple local camp martial art instructional affiliations
    • Commack Fire Department; Fire Prevention Program
    • Halloween Safety
    • Stranger Danger Program
    • Women's Self Defense Clinics for several women's groups
    • Bully Prevention
    • Demo Team Performances:
      • Commack School District Superintendent's Conference Day: Character Education
      • Commack Day
      • Commack Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Brownies

    Master Larry S. Boritz respectfully thanks Grand Master Stephen B. DeMasco for his many years of Shaolin Kempo/Kunfg Fu training.

    Additionally, he gives thanks to Master Fred S. Barkley Jr. for guiding Master Larry to achieve his first Black Belt, in the art of Tae Kwon Do.

    Master Larry S. Boritz currently trains under the guidance of the following instructors:

  • Professor Charles Mattera, in the Art of Kempo Karate 10th Dan (Founder and CEO of United Studios of Self Defense)
  • Grand Master Tak Wah Eng, in the Art of Shaolin Kung Fu 10th Dan
  • Master Brain Hanson, in the Art of Kempo Karate 9th Degree

    Please visit Masters page for their pictures.


  • Sensei Leslie Boritz

    Sensei Leslie H. Boritz - Chief Instructor

  • Began Martial Arts training in 1986
  • Third Degree Black Belt; 2007
  • B.A. State University of New York at Albany; 1989
  • Masters of Arts and Masters of Education; Teachers College, Columbia University; 1991
  • School District Administrator Certification; 1996
  • Assistant Principal- Middle School
  • Assisted the American delegation to meet with President of Beijing University; 1998
  • Met personally with Head Abbot, Shi Yongxin, of the Shaolin Temple; China; 1998
  • Awarded United Studios of Self Defense Instructor of the Year; 2003
  • Member of National Association Of Professional Martial Artists
  • Member of Martial Arts Industry Association
  • Member of Kajukenbo Institute
  • Member of Tak Wah Kung-Fu Federation
  • Sponsorships and Community Service Programs

    • Contributor to the Paul Newman's HOLE in the Wall Gang
    • Commack School District Centennial Celebration
    • Commack Little League
    • Contributor to the Kids For Life Foundation
    • Sponsor of the Townline Association
    • Sponsor of the American Cancer Society
    • Commack School District and Half Hollow Hills School District After School Programs
    • Multiple local camp martial art instructional affiliations
    • Commack Fire Department; Fire Prevention Program
    • Halloween Safety
    • Stranger Danger Program
    • Women's Self Defense Clinics for several women's groups
    • Bully Prevention
    • Demo Team Performances:
      • Commack School District Superintendent's Conference Day: Character Education
      • Commack Day
      • Commack Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Brownies

    Sensei Matt Papa

    Sensei Matt Papa

  • Promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt on May 13, 2005
  • Tested for Second Degree Black Belt: March 1, 2002
  • Tested for First Degree Black Belt: July 24, 1998
  • Member of Demo Team: 1997-1998
  • Captain of Demo Team: 1998-1999
  • Performances:
  • Commack School District Superintendent's Conference Day: Character Education
  • Commack Day
  • Commack Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Brownies


  • Community Service:
  • Volunteer at Garden City Summer Enrichment Program
  • Student Tutor at Commack High School
  • School:
  • BBA from Hofstra University 2009. BBA Major in Management, Minor in Legal
  • Received Science Award of Achievement
  • Received Spanish Award of Achievement
  • Member of Spanish Honor Society
  • Member of New York State Math Honor Society
  • Member of Science Honor Society
  • Member of National Honor Society
  • Drum Section Leader of Commack High School Band

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    We continually upgrade the teaching skills of all United Studios of Self Defense Black Belt Instructors. Our effective United Studios of Self Defense System will give you the upper hand in situations that can happen anytime, anywhere.

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