TOKEY HILL MARTIAL ARTS  (516)625-9695

Instructors

Tokey Hill

Olympic Weight Class: Featherweight
Highlights:Tokey Hill is a figurehead in both the martial arts, and sports entertainment worlds alike. Known not only as a professional athlete, but an esteemed coach and promoter as well, Tokey has a unique and multifaceted insight into the intertwining worlds of competing, coaching, and promoting. In 1980, he made history in Madrid, Spain, by being the first American to ever win the WKF World Championships; to date, he has won more international medals than any other karate practitioner in the United States.  Years later, Tokey became the National Coach for the USKF. Soon, he was the Head Coach for the USA/NKF and ultimately advanced into the position of Coach’s Committee Chair. In 1999, Tokey became the United States Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year due to his coaching performance at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. Having 11 of his athletes go on to win nine medals, (five gold, one silver, and three bronze) Tokey's squad was named the Best Coached of the entire delegation.  After an unparalleled career as both a professional athlete and coach, Tokey is moving onto the next phase in his personal and professional life. Currently pursuing a career in sports entertainment  /promotion, he has already proven himself as among the most affluent names in the business. Maintaining his ambition and competitive edge, Tokey will once again prove his excellence by continuing to take sports entertainment/promotion to the next level.

Competition/Coaching Record: 

  • WKF World Champion
  • All Youth Japan Karate Champion
  • Six Time National Karate Champion
  • Six Time All American
  • A.A.U. Athlete of the Year
  • Inducted into National Karate Federation Hall of Fame
  • Inducted into National Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame
  • U.S.A. Coach of the Year
  • Two Time Gold Medalist Pan American Games
  • Guinness Book of World Records – First American to Win a Gold Medal at the Karate World Championships
  • Inducted into the USA-NKF Hall of Fame, Competitor's Award.
  • Awarded Outstanding Technician at International of France, Paris, France
  • Bronze Medal, World Games, Santa Clara, California
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Christina Muccini

Highlights:Sensei Christina Muccini is the Vice President of Tokey Hill Martial Arts.  As an athlete Christina has won numerous titles which include 8 time United States Champion, USOC female athlete of the year, Pan Am Games bronze medalist (1995/1999), France Invitational silver medalist, and was a United States team member from 1992 to 2000.  Christina continues to train champions from kids to adults and is currently a head coach for the United States Karate Team.

Competition/Coaching Record: 

  • USANKF Coach
  • 8 time US National Champion
  • USOC Female athlete of the year
  • Pan Am Games Bronze Medalist(1995/1999)
  • France Invitational Silver Medalist
  • US National Karate Team (1992-2000) 

 

Billy Finegan

Highlights:Sensei Billy Finegan has been training in Karate for over 20 years and has a second degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and has trained in boxing since the age of 14.  Billy is a natural teacher with a real passion for working with kids.  Billy's teaching style provides a personal touch to help students of all abilities achieve confidence.  Many students have brought home medals by following Sensei Billy's footsteps into competition.  Others have achieved more personal goals such as weight loss and self-confidence.  Senei Billy is a current member of the United States Karate Team and is also an amateur boxing champion. 

Competition Record: 

  • 10 time USANKF National Champion
  • 2 time AAU National Champion
  • 2 time North American Champion
  • 3 time Pan American Champion
  • Golden Gloves Champion
  • World Games silver medalist
  • US Open Champion
  • USOC Athlete Of The Year
  • Venice Cup Champion
  • World University Games Champion
  • Author of Boxing For Beginners
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger Boxing Classic Champion

 

Anthony Garcia

Highlights:Head Muay Thai and MMA Instructor at Tokey Hill Martial Arts, Kru Anthony Garcia feels he is here to facilitate your unique journey into what is called "The Muay Thai Experience."  Muay Thai, the Art of 9 Limbs, a powerful Martial Art with origins from Thailand, is known the world over as the King of the Martial Arts and the Martial Art of Kings.  As you begin your journey, set your personal goals, you will become ecstatic as your overcome your obstacle, whatever they may be.  Kru Garcia is here to assist you in becoming a successful Muay Thai Practitioner whether it be for Weight loss, learning a new Martial Art, Fitness, Strength and Conditioning, Getting into the best shape of your life, self defense, or competition.  You will soon realize why Muay Thai is referred to as the King of Martial Arts and the Martial Art of Kings.

 

 

 

 Bret Sinclair

Highlights:Sensei Bret Sinclair,Main Instructor, 1st Dan-Black Belt Instructor. Jr. National Karate Champion, Sensei Bret is alifelong practitioner of the Martial Arts. He began training at the age of 4. He soon was winning the Jr. Olympics and Jr. National Competitions. Sensei Bret is currently obtaining a Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology. He is a specialist in teaching Karate, Self-Defense, Anti-Bullying, MMA, Boxing and is a certified Personal Trainer.

 

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