Lee Muscarella commenced his wrestling career during his high school years. Upon pursuing higher education, he sought to continue engaging in a physical sport. He discovered a taekwondo program administered by the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) and enrolled, dedicating himself to training under that discipline from 1990 to 1994.
 
After a six-year hiatus from martial arts, Mr. Muscarella commenced his Kenpo Karate journey with the American Kenpo Karate Academy (AKKA) in 2000. Recognizing the value of Kenpo, he encouraged his sons to join him in his training the following year.
 
In 2005, Mr. Muscarella transitioned to the American Institute of Kenpo (AIK) and continued his pursuit of a black belt. He successfully completed his journey and earned his first-degree black belt in 2007. Since then, Mr. Muscarella has dedicated himself to furthering his martial arts knowledge and has become one of our most senior black belts, currently holding the rank of 4th degree black belt.
 
Mr. Muscarella engages in advanced sparring classes, where he further refines his boxing, kickboxing, Jiu-jitsu, and MMA fundamentals. By integrating these disciplines with his Kenpo foundation, he has honed his martial arts abilities to an exceptional level. His extensive lifetime of experience and training make him an invaluable training partner and an exceptional martial artist to collaborate with.
 
As a dedicated first responder with the fire department, Mr. Muscarella has consistently volunteered his time and expertise to ensure the safety of our organization’s members. He serves as our primary instructor in CPR and First Aid, having imparted his knowledge to numerous individuals through various classes and certifications over the years. Our instructing staff unanimously recognizes that Mr. Muscarella’s training is characterized by its dynamic, informative, and highly relevant content. His contributions to AIK in this area are indispensable in meeting the stringent safety standards we endeavor to uphold for our students’ training environment.
 
Mr. Muscarella is a distinguished individual who has consistently dedicated his time and effort to the American Institute of Kenpo. His unwavering loyalty and commitment have been instrumental in the organization’s success. We are honored to have him as a valued member of our team.

~ Last Update 3/7/2025