Your friends at IMAC, USA welcome everyone who will be joining us for the 2nd Annual Martial Arts Olympics East-West Open. We look forward to sharing this extraordinary experience with you in April 2008; and, wish you the best of success at the East-West Open. In addition to organizing a once-in-lifetime trip for the competitors and spectators, IMAC USA was challenged to select a team to compete in the Olympic 'Battle of the Continents' which will feature fighting teams representing Asia, Europe, North America; and, the host country Russia. As a result, IMAC's scouting team set-out on a nationwide search to find the most outstanding American martial artists. With so much exceptional talent here in the United States, this mission proved to be demanding, but also extremely rewarding. We'd like to share with you a few great stories; and, martial artists we've had the pleasure to meet along the way. Athletes, that you can call teammates. Together, we will show the world the talent, heart and soul that America has to offer. In addition, we?d like to introduce to you the United States team.

Sensei Daniel Sterling, Sensei Daniel Sterling has been training in the Martial Arts for over eighteen years and is known for his high flying kicks and unbelievable acrobatic techniques. When selecting a competitor for the opening ceremonies, IMAC had to look no further than this impressive performerwho is guaranteed to dazzle the crowd. Daniel currently holds a third degree black belt in Koga Ryu Ninjitsu Do; and, a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Chung Do Kwan. He has also studied various styles such as Shotokan Karate, Capoeira and Tae Kwon Do. He is a twenty-three (23) time World Forms and Weapons Champion; two (2) time WAKO Intercontinental Musical Forms Champion; two (2) time World Synchronized Team Forms Champion; and, the MTV Final Fu Champion.  Sensei Sterling has trained with many well known Martial Artists, Gymnasts, Stuntmen, and Acting coaches all over the United States.

Just to mention a few he has trained with:

xSensei Sterling is a member of the world renowned "TEAM PAUL MITCHELL" the most prestigious sports martial arts team in the country, sponsored by JOHN PAUL MITCHELL HAIR CARE SYSTEMS.  He is also the newest addition to "Team USA" to represent the country at the Martial Arts World Championships.

A believer in giving back, Sensei Sterling was one of the head instructors for the Martial Arts Beacon program at J.H.S. 226; and, the head instructor for the YMCA Martial Arts program at the Williamsburg Beacon Community Center.  He is also part of the demonstration team for the Woodhaven Block Association which benefits the D.A.R.E. fund raising program; and, has also done well over 500 demonstrations for the community and others.

Daniels style of Koga Ryu Ninjitsu Do includes a combined style of: Aikido, Ju-Jutsu, Karate, Judo, weapons, mat-work, exercises, security work, bodyguard training, and law enforcement training.  He specializes in aerial techniques and maneuvers, hand to hand combat, stunt work, gymnastics, acting, modeling, fight choreography, seminars, as well as demonstrations.  The secrets to Daniels high flying and dynamic performances are documented in numerous instructional videos.  To learn more about Daniel, or about his school, The Daniel Sterling Martial Arts Center in North Attleboro, Massachusetts you can visit www.danielsterlingmartialarts.com.  Our hats off to this first rate and honorable competitor, you are a credit to the art; and, we are proud to have you be part of the team.