Kyoshi Fred DePalma

CEO of MA1st

    Kyoshi DePalma started teaching the martial arts for his instructors in 1981 and went on to open his own school under his instructor’s guidance in 1986. He had 4 schools in CT before selling them to the managers and heading out to AZ in 1991 to open schools there. Fred and his wife, Robin oversee 8 locations that are either owned by him or franchised to his students. Over his many years of being involved, not with just his schools but the Martial Arts industry. Kyoshi has spoken for many of the leading Martial Art Companies such as EFC, MAIA, NAPMA, UP, MAUI and others. Currently Kyoshi spends his time running his schools and the MA1st Company where he gets to talk with and personally coach school owners worldwide. If you wish to speak with a Martial Artist who has had and still has successful schools and loves to share, then Kyoshi F. DePalma is the person you need to know.

    Both Fred and Robin believe in putting their family first. The success of their schools along with the success of their staff allows them to take 3 months off each year to travel and vacation with their two sons Edge (20) and Dagger (17). This isn’t about bragging but rather demonstrating what is important to them.