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GARY GIONE

GARY GIONE

Gary Gione brings decades of martial arts study and instruction to Tracy’s Kenpo Legacy. Awarded a 10th Degree Red Belt in Tracy’s Kenpo by Al Tracy, he also holds senior credentials across several martial arts.

He served 20 years with the NYPD and founded Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy in 1995. Today, he leads the Discover the Art video lessons and live group classes.

10th Degree Red Belt, Tracy’s Kenpo

10th Degree Golden Dragon, Kung Fu

9th Degree in Japanese Jujitsu

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Martial Arts Credentials

  • Japanese Jujitsu

    9th Degree in San Yama Bushi Japanese Jujutsu, under Shinan Hector Negron

  • Jun Bao Kung Fu

    10th Degree Golden Dragon and Si Gung, under Sei Tai Gung James Ibrao

  • Tracy’s Kenpo

    10th Degree Red Belt, awarded by Al Tracy

  • Kyusho Jitsu

    5th Degree Master, under Grand Master Evan Pantazi

  • Chen Taijiquan

    Teaching certificate from Sifu Ren Guang Yi

  • Ryukyu Kenpo

    5th Degree

  • Additional black belts

    Police Tactical Jujutsu and American Olympic Karate

Teaching and Experience

Gary founded Elite Defensive Tactics Martial Arts Academy in 1995. His teaching background includes seminars in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York, as well as France and Spain. Through Tracy’s Kenpo Legacy, students can study with him through recorded instruction, live group classes and separately arranged private sessions.

Gary served 20 years with the NYPD and retired as a lieutenant. His career included tactical narcotics, special operations and internal affairs assignments.

NYPD Career

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