Anthony Buoncristiani, MD

“I started taking martial arts with Mr. Ito as a child and continued throughout my adolescence and into my adulthood. Self-defense was my initial reason, but I came to realize that discipline, dedication, focus, patience, tolerance, and dedication meant so much more in shaping the person who I am today. I have applied many of the principles that I learned in the martial arts throughout my schooling to become an orthopedic surgeon and accomplish many of my athletic goals. I have had many professors and instructors throughout the years of my training. I can honestly say that Mr. Ito is one of the few true “teachers” who has influenced me.”   - Anthony Buoncristiani, MD