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| Our Instructors |
| ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
All our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Atlanta Choong-Sil Kwan Tae Kwon Do is the best choice for martial arts. |
| John Salama Info: Owner & Chief Certified Instructor of Atlanta Choong-Sil Kwan Taekwondo, has been training in the Choong-Sil Kwan Taekwondo Federation since 1987 currently holding the rank of 4th Dan (or 4th degree black belt 1-24-06). In 1988, as a green belt, Mr. Salama began as an apprentice instructor under Jose Tortolero (2nd Dan) of Taekwondo West in Nashville, TN. Mr. Salama received his 1st Dan Black belt in 1991 under Mr. Tortolero. |
| Kenneth Ireland Info: Certified Instructor, is a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo (1-24-06). He began his training in August of 1995 with Mr. Mike Mast. In September of 1997 he earned his 1 st degree black belt. Mr. Ireland began assisting with teaching classes in 1998 and by April of 2000, he earned his Red Collar Certificate. In October of 2000, he took over the Taekwondo program at Williamson County Recreational Center in Nashville, TN. He ran that program for two years. As of April of 2003, Mr. Ireland has been a 3 rd degree black belt. One month later, Mr. Ireland was transferred to Lawrenceville, GA, where he began training with and teaching for Mr. Salama. |
| Jennifer Salama Info:manager, Certified Instructor in Taekwondo, and Chief Instructor of the Cardiokickboxing program, is a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. She began Taekwondo when she was 5 months pregnant with Joseph in May of 2001. Jennifer has a Master’s Degree in Psychology and has a great deal of experience with children who have minor to severe behavior problems. She also brings great organizational and managerial qualities to the school. |
| Dayne Turner Info: Assitant Instructor in Taekwondo, |
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| He then moved to Clarksville, TN to train and teach under Mr. Song Brown (5th Dan) where he received his 2nd Dan in 1994. He received his 3rd degree on 2-1-03 under the guidance and teachings of Grand Master Robert Hardin and Mr. Jack Stevens.In 1992, Mr. Salama became the owner & chief instructor of Salama’s Taekwondo in Erin, TN where currently Mr. Tony Lewis i s the owner. In 1993 he opened Woodlawn Taekwondo in Woodlawn, TN, as well as various clubs in the area. Mr. Salama has worked with children who have ADD, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, and Tourette’s Syndrome. He has also worked with the blind and children who are autistic. Mr. Salama also holds other ranks in Kickboxing and Hap Ki Do. Mr. Salama has trained under various instructors, namely, Grand Master Bob Hardin President and Founder of CTF , Master Brad Whitlow the Inventor of ISOMAX , and Mr. Jack Stevens. From all the instructors Mr. Salama Trained with, he gathered a unique experience to train his students both physically and mentally. Mr. Salama belongs to the following organizations: CTF (Choong-Sil Kwan Taekwondo), USFT ( United States Taekwondo Federation ), GTF ( Global Taekwondo Federation ). |