Dec. 2, 2009: Do you have an interest in the learning about martial arts for yourself or your children? If so, you might want to meet Sensei Vladimir Zolottev, the owner of Ki Martial Arts, a new self-defense, training and fitness center in Tuckahoe.

Sensei Zolottev, born in Romania, is a martial arts champion in the disciplines of Shotokan Karate and Tae Kwon Do. At 16 years old, he was one of the youngest members of the Romanian National Karate Team. He won Romanian, European and World Championship competitions, before relocating to the United States in 2000. He continues to compete successfully in both domestic and international martial arts tournaments. He was the head instructor for seven years at the Min Hur/Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Center in Eastchester.

His goal for Ki Martial Arts is to provide a haven for adults and children where they can learn the sport of martial arts, experience the excitement of physical and mental challenges, and enjoy an atmosphere of teamwork, fun and accomplishment. His enduring quest is to improve the mind, body, spirit connection and he trains is a variety of disciplines including Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Krav Maga, which is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

He is interested in teaching people of all abilities, including those with mental and physical challenges.Ki Martial Arts also offers Ki Conditioning, Kick Boxing and Self Defense Class for Adults and Teenagers. They also offer family classes, where parents, children and grand parents can train and achieve their goals together.

To learn more about Ki Martial Arts, take a look at their website www.KIMartialArtsUSA.com or call the school between the hours of 9am - 9pm, at (914) 961-1111.