Grand Master Andre Richardson is a karate legend who learned karate in an after school program. The North American Sports Karate Association (N.A.S.K.A) recognizes him as one of the great heavyweight fighters of the last two decades. He was also voted the top Heavyweights fighter in the 20th Century by Karate Illustrated and has appeared in many martial arts publications.

Andre Richardson has been teaching K - 12 for School in the Department of Education, Charter School, Catholic School and Private school for over 10 years. He also was the coach and trainer of a After school Children Team called "PowerZone Karate Team' . The PowerZone Karate Team' won the prestigious Team of the Year award in K.R.A.N.E (Karate Referee Association of New England) from 2013 to 2019. Andre also was the coach of the SMASH Children National team who took the World Championship.

He is credited for inspiring many of the top National and World Champion fighters: Jadi Tenton, Jesse "King of New York" Wray, Akin Williams, Ronald and Donald, Brady, Shon "E.A. Ski" Adams.