Instructors:
Robert Wells
Robert Wells, owner and instructor, has been training in Tang Soo Do for over ten years and currently holds the rank of Sam Dan (3rd degree). He has also trained in Jujitu and holds the rank of blue belt in Aikido.
Donna Wells
Donna Wells, owner and instructor, has been training in Tang Soo Do forover 10 years. She has also trained in traditional Wing Chun and Kumdo.She currently holds the rank of Sam Dan (3rd degree).
Albert Oon
Sa Bom Nim Albert Oon has been training in martial arts for over 37
years. At the age of 15 he was first exposed to the arts of Shotokan
and Aikido. In 1984 he dedicated his training to the art of Traditional
Tang Soo Do.
Sa Bom Nim Oon has been instructing Traditional Tang Soo Do for 20 years and his resume includes:
- Head Instructor, Shin Karate Institute - 1989 to 1995
- Chief Instructor, USA Karate Centers - 1995 to 2001
- Master Instructor, American Black Belt Academy - 2001 to Present
Antonio Rocca
Antonio Rocca has been training for over 15 years and currently holds the rank of Sam Dan (3rd degree). Antonio is Head Instructor of American Black Belt Academy's After School Program and he has won 4 first place trophies in his most recent tournament competitions. In addition to his Traditional Tang Soo Do training he is also a student at LaSalle University.
Samantha Brown
Samantha Brown has been training for over 15 years and currently holds the rank of Sam Dan (3rd degree). Samantha has won 2 Grand Champion trophies as well as 3 first place trophies in her most recent tournament competitions.
Lisa Maisano
Lisa Maisano has been training in Traditional Tang Soo Do for over 5 years and currently holds the rank of Cho Dan (1st degree)
Charles Zlock
Fr. Charles Zlock was ordained by Cardinal Bevilacqua in 1994 and began his martial arts training at the age of 20 in the art of Shuri-Ryu and Shotokan. He achieved his goal of Black Belt at the age of 50 in the art of Traditional Tang Soo Do. "A Black Belt is a white belt who simply doesn't quit". Mr. Zlock currently holds the rank of Cho Dan (1st degree).
Anthony Curtosi, Jr.
Anthony Curtosi, Jr. is a Philadelphia Police Officer and is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division and a former Drill Sgt. He has been training in Tang Soo Do for over 5 years and he currently holds the rank of Cho Dan (1st degree).
Paul Palidora
Paul Palidora has been training in Traditional Tang Soo Do for over 4 years and currently holds the rank of Cho dan (1st degree)
Raymond Palidora
Raymond Palidora has been training in Traditional Tang Soo Do for over 4 years and currently holds the rank of Cho Dan (1st degree). Raymond is an instructor at American Black Belt Academy's After School Program and is also the Captain of the Demonstration Team.