Our Instructors

	Master Frank DiMatteo Master DiMatteo has over 40 years experience in the Martial Arts and has achieved the rank of 7th Dan. Master DiMatteo specializes in the arts of traditional Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Master DiMatteo also has many years of experience in boxing, both as a fighter and as a coach. Master DiMatteo has personally trained under Master Kang and Grand Master Moon Ku Baekin in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and ground fighting. Master DiMatteo is from Pittsburgh and travels to Maryland to conduct quarterly student testing, and special weapons seminars at several of our locations.
	Master Mark Malakoff Master Malakoff has over 30 years experience in the Martial Arts and holds the rank of 5th Dan, specializing in the arts of traditional Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Master Malakoff also holds a 1st Dan blackbelt in TangSooDo and KukSoolWon Korean styles, which is a blend of hard and soft styles. Master Malakoff began his training at the age of 15 in Pittsburgh, PA under the instruction of Master Frank DiMatteo. He also trained under Master Al Gunther in Annapolis MD in the early 90's at the Korean Martial Arts Academy. Master Malakoff has been teaching in this area for over 20 years. Master Malakoff is dedicated to creating a positive environment for children and adults alike; helping students to gain self confidence and develop their self esteem while having fun learning the martial arts.
	Mrs. Mary Ann Malakoff Mrs. Malakoff is the president and owner of Kang's Black Belt Academy. She has obtained the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is a master instructor of all Lil' Dragon classes taught throughout Montgomery county MD. Mrs. Malakoff also teaches Kid Tigers, Cage Fitness, and assists with Tae Kwon Do classes at all levels.
	Mr. Leonard Jackson Mr. Jackson is a 3rd degree black belt, who began his training over 25 years ago under Master DiMatteo and Master Aka in Pittsburgh PA.  Mr. Jackson has an extensive background in Martial Arts competitions, and also has a background in boxing, and adds this experience to his instruction. Mr. Jackson teaches at the JCC in Rockville and at our Olney facility.
	Mr. Brent Tucker Mr. Tucker is a 2nd degree black belt who has trained personally under Master Malakoff for 16 years. He teaches Tae Kwon Do classes at all levels.
	Mr. Val Bloomberg Mr. Bloomberg is a 1st degree black belt who has trained under Master Malakoff for over 8 years. He assists at our Olney MD facility with Tae Kwon Do classes at all levels.
	Mr. Craig Weisberg Mr. Weisberg is a 1st degree black belt who has trained under Master Malakoff for over 8 years. He assists with Lil Dragons and Tae Kwon Do classes at all levels.
	Zachary Turkhiemer Zach is a first degree blackbelt who has trained under Master Malakoff for over 8 years. He assists with Lil Dragons and Tae Kwon Do classes at all levels.
	Chris Young Chris is a first degree blackbelt who has trained under Master Malakoff for over 8 years. He assists with Lil Dragons and Tae Kwon Do classes at all levels.
	Amy Shenker Amy is a first degree blackbelt who has trained under Master Malakoff for over 6 years. She teaches Lil Dragons at several locations.
	Evan Delsack Evan has trained in numerous martial arts disciplines starting his TaeKwonDo training at the age of 6 under Master Malakoff, and also Muay Thai and Jujitsu at another Rockville location Evan has competed in numerous amateur mixed martial arts events throughout the Washington area. Evan loves teaching all aspects of MMA including stand-up Muay Thai boxing, take downs, grappling and submissions. Evan teaches our Mixed Martial Arts classes and our Cage Fitness classes.
	Barry Collier Barry has had a life time of passion with physical fitness. At the age of 55, he’s been with the Montgomery County Police for the past 36 years and for the last four years as an instructor at the academy.  In addition to academic classes, he trains recruits and veteran officers phyical fitness, defensive tactics, and nutrition. Barry trains approximately 2,400 officers each year.  His focus is on longevity and years of good health through nutrition and exercise.  He has been working at private gyms for six years and feeds from the energy produced by the participants in his classes.  Barry is an ACE certified personal trainer and received his Pilates certification through Physical Mind of New York. Barry teaches our Pilates program, also is one of our Cage Fitness instructors.

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