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Your source for information on fitness, bullying prevention, and small business

Sensei Serge Sognonvi, owner and head instructor of Urban Martial Arts, is available to provide expert commentary to the media on topics including, but not limited to:

  • bullying prevention
  • child safety
  • self-defense
  • health
  • fitness
  • small business
  • entrepreneurship

If you’re interested in booking an interview with Sensei Serge, please contact Carmen Sognonvi via email at carmen@urbandojo.com or via her mobile at 917-657-3886.

About Sensei Serge

Sensei Serge Sognonvi is Owner and Head Instructor of Urban Martial Arts. In 2009 he won the New School of the Year award from United Professionals, a leading martial arts organization, in recognition of the phenomenal growth Urban Martial Arts experienced in its debut year.

Sensei Serge has practiced martial arts for over 20 years and holds a 5th-degree black belt. He started his training at the age of 11 and achieved his 1st-degree black belt at the age of 15. He currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Master Renzo Gracie.

He fought on the competitive circuit for five years as a nationally-rated fighter in the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) and the Professional Karate League (PKL). Sensei Serge was a member of the Metro All-Stars, which was the No. 1 team nationwide for five consecutive years. He was also one of the top 10 nationally-rated fighters in the junior black belt division.

Sensei Serge is a born and bred New Yorker. He grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.

Contact Information

Urban Martial Arts
965 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Tel: 718-287-5500

Urban Martial Arts is located on Coney Island Avenue between Newkirk Avenue and Webster Avenue, next door to Famous Pita in Brooklyn, New York.