I began training in Tang Soo Do at the age of 5 at the YMCA.   Mr. Joe Centrone was my instructor when I began, and is still my instructor today.  At age 6, I transferred to the Pal Che Tang Soo Do studio in Glenolden, PA.

    Even though I was so young, I learned how to focus and concentrate on what I was learning.  At the age of 10, I tested for, and achieved my black belt.  I’ve had many influences during my training; Mr. C., George Celona and Allen Anders are just a few of the instructors that I have learned so much from.  Now, I help to train the Tiny Tigers and really like working with these little kids.   Hopefully, I can help to influence these kids they way so many people have motivated me.

    My favorite weapon to train with is the sword, and I like being a part of the competitive Creativity Team each year.  I was named Student of the Year for 2002 and was awarded a Leadership Award for 2003.  Although winning these awards was great, the many friends I’ve made while training at Pal Che Tang Soo Do is much more important to me.