Mr. Al D'Antonio began his karate training later in life . He started training in karate as a supplement to his weight lifting. In 1997, Al earned his Shodan under Sensei Salvatore Lopresti. In 2002 he earned his Nidan or second degree black belt. He continues to train regularly.

Mr. D'Antonio is co-owner of More Than Just Rings Jewelers in Blackwood, NJ. Al recommends karate to anyone who wants to improve him or herself physically and mentally. Al is married to Kathleen and has four children. Recently he has become a grandpop and he loves it.