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George Celona-  George is a World Tang Soo Do Certified Sam Dan , 3^rd degree black belt certified instructor who has been training in Tang Soo Do since 1990. George has competed in tournaments at the local, regional, and international levels. He began training at Shin Karate Institute, but received his black belt under Master Ron Raver of Pal Che Tang Soo Do, and currently trains under Master Joe Centrone.  George also holds a Master’s degree in Secondary education and teaches physics at Springfield High School.

Angel Celona- Angel started training in 1994 in the Collingdale (PA) recreational center, at age 10. She currently holds the rank of Sam Dan, or third degree black belt in the World Tang Soo Do Association.  Angel’s expertise includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training. Angel also studies weapons training, street self defense and judo. Outside of the WTSDA, Angel is a certified personal trainer and also works as an account manager for Brite Star Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia, PA.

Jon Blessington- Jon began his martial arts training at the age of 15.  Master Ron Raver was his instructor in the style of Tang Soo Do, in which he holds the rank of E Dan, or 2nd degree black belt.  Jon furthered his training while in graduate school at West Virginia University where he began training under Master Scott Homschek, under whom Jon engaged in regular training and tutelage with edged weapons; in particular the knife and flexible weapons.    Jon also began study in the Japanese martial art known as Owashin Ryu through his close associate Giuseppe Lucarelli. 
    During his past three years of graduate research at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Jon began training with the Air Force boxing team under coaches Gary Deadon and Eric Garcia. 

Facts About Instructors:

1.  They hold a total of over 25 yrs teaching experience and 40 yrs training experience.

2.  All have experience teaching outside of martial arts as well.

3.  Winners of numerous awards at Tang Soo Do Tournaments in forms, sparring, weapons, breaking, and creativity.

4.  Instructors have experience training in other arts including Judo, Kendo, Hapkido, Jujitsu, Owashin Ryu, Boxing, and others.