OUR

INSTRUCTORS

BlackBelts

 

Top row:

Mr. Jason, Mr. Jess, Ms. Ro, Grandmaster Tom,

Ms. Mary Ellen, Mr. Demi

Bottom row:

Ms. Polly, Ms. Lauren, Ms. Liza, Ms. Melanie, Ms. Megan

Ro

Sah Bom Nim Roseanne Insler (Master Ro) is the Master and Chief Instructor of our school, holds a 6th Degree Master Black Belt with over 23 years of training in the martial arts, and has more than 19 years of teaching experience in Taekwondo. Chung Sah Nim Insler was a recipient of the Governor’s Cup Award in Taekwondo, a former member of the nationally-based Martial Arts Group, Inc., a Certified Karate Referee and Judge, and a Member and Inductee of the Garden State Games Karate Hall of Fame.

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Kyo Sah Nim Mary Ellen Ballantyne (pictured right) is a Black Belt Senior Instructor with over 19 years of training in Taekwondo. Ms. Mary Ellen is an Instructor in our Intermediate/Advanced evening classes. Ms. Mary Ellen was also a Certified Official Karate Scorekeeper and Referee, and currently holds a Third Dan Black Belt. Ms. Mary Ellen was heralded by our students and senior instructors as the Best and Most Dedicated Instructor for the past 3 years.

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Jason

Kyo Sah Nim Jason Rovetto (pictured left) is a Black Belt Senior Instructor, training with our school for 18 years. Mr. Jason is one of our head instructors at our evening classes, and has been voted “Best Martial Artist” in our school for the past 6 years. Mr. Jason currently holds a Third Dan Black Belt, a most accomplished status in our school, particularly impressive since he is currently attending graduate school.

 

 

Kyo Sah Nim Jess Insler (pictured right) is a Black Belt Senior Instructor with over 19 years of experience in Taekwondo. Mr. Jess is an Instructor in our Beginner and Novice evening classes and is also our school's official sparring and self-defense coach. In addition, Mr. Jess is a Certified Karate Referee and Judge, as well as a tournament Ring Coordinator. Mr. Jess currently holds a Second Dan Black Belt in Self-Defense and is training towards his Second Degree in Taekwondo.

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Kyo Sah Nim John Haley (pictured left) holds a First Dan Black Belt and Instructor status. He has been training with us for 10 years and currently assists at our Intermediate/Advanced evening classes.

 

Kyo Sah Nim Lauren Healey (pictured right) currently holds a First Dan Black Belt, and has been training with us for over 10 years. Ms. Lauren is an Instructor assisting at our afternoon Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes, and has also been a Head Counselor at our RITC Summer Camp. Ms. Lauren is training towards Second Dan Black Belt.

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Kyo Sah Nim Tyler Slootmaker (pictured left) holds a First Degree Black Belt and is a newly appointed Instructor. Mr. Tyler has been training with us for 12 years. Mr. Tyler is currently attending Rutgers University, in pursuit of a career in Law Enforcement, and plans on continuing his training while in college.

Kyo Sah Nim Melanie Rodriguez (pictured right) is a Black Belt training with us for over 10 years. Ms. Melanie recently attained First Dan Black Belt and has been appointed Instructor status. Ms. Melanie has assisted in our Tiny Tots and Beginner programs, and has also been a Head Counselor in our RITC Summer Camp.

 

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Suryun Saeng Nim Christina (pictured left) currently holds a First Poom Black Belt and has been appointed Assistant Instructor status. Ms. Chrissy has been training with us for over 9 years and has assisted at our Tots, Novice and Intermediate/Advanced afternoon classes.

 

Suryun Saeng Nim Alyssa (pictured right) currently holds a First Poom Black Belt and has been appointed Assistant Instructor. Ms. Alyssa has been training with us for over 7 years and has assisted at our Novice and Intermediate afternoon classes. Ms. Aly was recently nominated as the Most Dedicated Student in our school.

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Glossary of Taekwondo Titles:

 

Sah Bom Nim – Master Instructor

Chung Sah Nim – Chief Instructor

Kyo Sah Nim – Instructor

Suryun Saeng Nim – Assistant Instructor

Sun Bae Nim – Senior Student, Jr. Instructor

Hak Saeng – Student

 

Then

Alumni Black Belts and Instructors:

Now

Megan

Kyo Sah Nim Megan Rodriguez – Second Degree Black Belt and Instructor in our school, and trained with us for over 10 years. Ms. Megan assisted at our afternoon and evening Taekwondo and women’s self-defense classes, and was a Head Counselor at our RITC Summer Camp. Ms. Megan currently attends Boston College and has recently established a self-defense class for women there with the help of the Boston Police Department. Everyone here is proud that Ms. Megan continues to pass along the skills and knowledge she mastered at our school.

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Kyo Sah Nim Jake Yuskaitis - First Dan Black Belt who trained at our school for over 10 years. Mr. Jake assisted with our Tiny Tots program and at our evening classes, as well as being a head Counselor at our RITC Summer Camp. Mr. Jake recently enlisted in the military and will be attending boot camp in November; thereafter, he plans to become a combat medic. We wish him the best of luck and pray that he will be safe and successful in achieving his goals.

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Kyo Sah Nim Polina – First Degree Black Belt and a former Instructor who trained with us for over 11 years. Ms. Polly was an Assistant Instructor in our afternoon classes and also a Head Counselor at our RITC Summer Camp since its onset. Ms. Polly is currently attending Cooper Union college.

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Kyo Sah Nim Nim Liza - First Degree Black Belt and former Instructor who trained with us for over 7 years. Ms. Liza is an Instructor assisting at our evening classes and a Head Counselor at our RITC Camp since its onset. Ms. Liza is currently attending college at McGill University in Montreal.

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Kyo Sah Nim Demiyan Smirnov -  First Degree Black Belt and a former Instructor who trained with us for over 11 years. Mr. Demi was an Instructor at our afternoon and evening classes and a Head Counselor at our RITC Summer Camp since its onset. Mr. David is currently attending college at Rowan University.

David

Suryun Saeng Nim David WelinskyFirst Degree Black Belt and a former Assistant Instructor who trained with us for over 7 years. Mr. David is currently attending college at the University of Michigan.

 

Kyo Sah Nims Cynthia Hildebrand, Michael Rovetto, Brendan Cassidy, David Dabney, Kevin Manz and Tommy Morrison (not pictured) were also former Assistant Instructors and Black Belts in our school.