Soshihan Joe Gangi 10th Dan
Shihan Gangi has helped to improve the Chicago Martial Arts scene for many years. Before he founded Gangi Martial arts in 1985, he had been training and competing for over fifteen years and had attained black belts in various styles. He has also put his knowledge to the test in competition as well as in the security and bodyguard industries. Throughout his years of teaching he has produced many champions in point fighting, forms and kickboxing. His immense quality as an instructor can be further reinforced by the numerous amount of students that have spent ten, twenty and even thirty years training with him. Shihan Gangi believes that, “Anyone can achieve Black Belt but most give up too soon. It takes a strong will to persevere and a desire to improve yourself”.
Ranking:
- 10th Degree Black Belt - Gangi Kung Fu System
- 9th Degree Black Belt - Kang Chuan Do Kung Fu
- 8th Degree Associate Black Belt - Cobra Kai Kung Fu & Kenpo Karate
- 5th Degree Black Belt - Gung Mao Kung Fu
- Black Belts in Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Tang Soo Do
Special Qualifications:
- Voted Outstanding Midwest Instructor/Full Contact Coach
- Graduate of Executive Security International Prof. Body Guard
Competition History:
- 1974 IL Kung Fu Championships
- 1975 A.K.A. Grand National Karate Championships
- 1991 Chicago Open Championships Masters Division Fighting/Forms
- 1991,92,93 L.A.M.A. Nationals Masters Division Fighting/Forms