Sempei Frank began studying the Martial Arts from 1982 through 1988. During that time he studied American Combat, Jiu-Jitsu, and American Kenpo. After seeing the advantages that American Kenpo had over the other styles, he focused in on Kenpo because of its self defense applications. From 1988 through 2002, his career choices kept him from pursuing his studies. Sempei was in the Advertising field for seven years and then owned a Vitamin store where he kept up with the latest nutritional programs and exercise regimens. He then decided that teaching was his calling and has been doing it ever since. He has been teaching Art in Commack High school for the past ten years and has been an instructor with Busto’s Karate for over a year, helping Little Tigers and Dragons reach their full potential. Sempei’s favorite kata is Short 3 and his favorite technique is Kimono Grab. Sempei is married to Jacqui and they have two children, Tony and Gabriella, which are working their way up the Kenpo ranks.