Instructors

Sah Bum Nim Nick Napoli

SBN Nick has been training in Tang Soo Do for 17 years and is an exceptional martial artist. He has been assisting teaching and teaching for 12 of those 17 years. He is currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Black Belts: Tang Soo Do - 3rd Dan
Years in Martial Arts: 17 Years
Teaching Since: 1991

Sah Bum Nim Kathy Caraccioli

SBN Kathy has been training in Tang Soo Do for 17 years, assisting with children and adult programs for over 10 years. In 2004, she assumed ownership of the school.

Black Belts: Tang Soo Do - 3rd Dan
Years in Martial Arts: 17 Years

Boo Sah Bum Nim Philip Bridler

KSN Philip began his martial arts training in 1986 at 50 years of age. He began training in the Chuck Norris System of Tang Soo Do, and received his Cho Dan (1st Degree) Black Belt in 1993 and attained the rank of E Dan (2nd Degree) in 2002. During that same time, Philip was published in "Black Belt" magazine. KSN Bridler has had extensive training in the Phillipino art of Escrima and is proficient in these stick fighting arts which include both single and double sticks. He continues to increase his knowledge of the martial arts, and both teaches and trains at Body Worx Martial Arts Academy.

Black Belts: Tang Soo do - 2nd Dan, Bahala Na Escrima - 7 years
Years in Martial Arts: 22 years
Teaching Since: 1993

Kwan Jang Nim Pete Melanson

BKJN Pete Melanson obtained the rank of black belt in Tang Soo Do from Mr. Bob Burbidge (a champion student who trained under Mr. Chuck Norris) in 1980. He also holds a 6th Dan black belt in Kenpo Karate with over 30 years experience in this art.

Black Belts: 6th Dan Kenpo, 5th Dan Body Worx Tang Soo Do

Daniel Thomas

Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Training martial arts since 1984 and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1992. Also trained in Karate, Kick Boxing, Capoeira and Jeet Kune Do.

Black Belts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Years in Martial Arts: 24 years
Teaching Since: 1994
Titles: 2005 CBJJ Black Belt World Champion, 8 time gold medalist at IBJJF Pan-American Brazilian Championships, 10 time U.S. Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion.

Instructor Titles

1. Jo Kyo Nim: a Jo Kyo Nim (JKN) is a Certified Junior Assistant Instructor who is 15 years of age (or younger) and must have earned at least a 1st Dan Black Belt.
2. Boo Kyo Sa Nim: A Boo Kyo Sa Nim (BKSN) is an Assistant Instructor who is over 15 years of age and is at least a 1st Dan Black Belt.
3. Kyo Sa Nim: A Kyo Sa Nim (KSN) is a Certified Assistant Instructor who is over 15 years of age and is at least a 2nd Dan Black Belt.
4. Boo Sah Bum Nim: A Boo Sa Bum Nim (BSBN) is a Certified Associate Instructor who must have earned at least a 2nd Dan Black Belt.
5. Sah Bum Nim: A Sah Bum Nim (SBN) is a Certified Head Instructor who must have earned at least a 3rd Dan Rank. The Senior Head instructor may be in charge of the school where he or she teaches, but does not own it. He or she usually works for the master instructor of the School.
6. Boo Kwan Jang Nim: A Boo Kwan Jang Nim (BKJN) is an Assistant Master Instructor who must have earned at least a 4th Dan Black Belt.
7. Kwan Jang Nim: A Kwan Jang Nim (KJN) is a Master Instructor who must have earned at least a 4th Dan Black Belt*. The Master Instructor is the owner of the school. The Korean translation for this term is "Head of Household".

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