Amy L. Benevento

Amy L. Benevento was born in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Oswego State University of New York, with honors, majoring in English and art. She is a fifth degree black belt and has owned Red Sun Academy of Martial Arts for 23 years, teaching Jo Kwon Chi and Tai Chi. In 1997, she published 'The Philosophies of the Martial Arts'. Amy Benevento lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, Rob, and her dog, Pony. For the past six years, Amy has headed the annual GHOST WALK in downtown Raleigh, where all proceeds go to help prevent cruelty to animals. Amy has participated in the BIG BROTHERS & SISTERS program for 5 years, has run a Book Club since 2002, an Entrepreneurial Group, and FROG (Fun Raleigh Outings & Gatherings) which now has 1700 members.

Please visit:

http://www.redsunacademy2.com/Jackelisland_files/Jackelisland/Home.html

Amy's interests include:

--art

--tennis

--biking

--hiking

--archery

--reading

--camping

--swimming

--martial arts

--psychology

--movie making

--Roman history

--creative writing

--horseback riding

--kayaking/canoeing