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San’s Martial Arts proudly serving Rising Sun since 2012
San’s Martial Arts has Classes in Rising Sun, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Does your child lack confidence or have an inability to focus? Are they out of shape due to inactivity? Lack of motivation and insecurity can stem from many things. Whether it be difficulties in the home or bullying at school, these issues can be very difficult to handle.
I know how it feels to be that struggling kid. My parents split when I was two years old. I was “introverted” and “awkward”. To top it off, I had no siblings to help guide me. Many of us have struggled with these issues or know of a child that has. It can be so frustrating as a parent?!!! We all want what is best for our kids….what do you do????
Having trained for over 27 years and worked with thousands of kids and adults, I have seen how “Quality” Martial Arts Training positively impacts children as well as adults and can change these behaviors.
How are we different? Our studio is unique in the sense that we blend four key areas: The Traditional art of Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate), Reality based Self-Defense, Sport Karate and Kickboxing. Many schools tend to focus on only one or two of these areas. Each area by itself has value, however, without a well-rounded approach to training you become a “Partial Artist”. We truly have something for everyone to excel at. All our classes are segmented by age and ability. I highly recommend trying our 4-week trial membership to see for yourself how we can help! The road to better confidence can start now!!! Martial Arts changed my life. I opened SMA with the intent of positively affecting as many lives as possible. You owe it to yourself to see what it can do for you.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Master Jon
Master Jon grew up in Philadelphia, PA. As a child, he grew up watching Black Belt Theater and Action Theater on TV. It was there that he was first introduced to Martial Artists such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. At eight years old, on a family trip to Japan in 1983, he stepped into his first Dojo as an observer. It was at this point that he knew this was something he wanted to be a part of. His structured training began at the age of 19 under the guidance of Master Sean McCormick (Student of Master Daniel Pope Jr.) He remained a faithful student at McCormick Karate Academy for 18 years until opening San’s Martial Arts in 2012.
Master Jon is currently a 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate). His 1st Dan was achieved June/1998, 2nd Dan achieved July/2000, 3rd Dan achieved September/2003, 4th Dan (Masters Rank) achieved March/2008 and his 5th Dan May/2013. He received his 6th Dan in October 2019.
He began training in March of 1994 where his studies included: Tang Soo Do, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (Under Tom Casey), F.I.G.H.T Haganah-Israeli Tactical Defense Training, American Kickboxing, Sport Karate and Combat Fitness. He was voted by his peers, Student of the Year in 1995, as well as Student of the Decade from 1994-2004. He has been an assistant and lead instructor since 1998, Assistant Haganah Instructor since 2003, and an Instructor of Combat Fit and Fitness Kickboxing since 2011. He currently trains under the instruction of Master Keith McKinley at TAMCO Martial Arts in Drexel Hill, PA. Most notably, He was recently inducted into the Philadelphia Martial Arts Society Hall of Fame on July 15th, 2017.
Master Schultheis
Master Schultheis grew up in Cecil County Maryland. After traveling a bit in her young adulthood, she returned to Cecil County to settle in and raise her two children Jonathon and Gabriella. Additionally, Ms. Schultheis (as she prefers to be called) is the owner of T & M Catering, a prominent local company that has been in business since 2000. Ms. Schultheis began training in martial arts after watching both her son and daughter train at McCormick Karate Academy for a few years. With a background in Dance, Pilates, and Yoga the idea of adding martial arts to her repertoire was appealing. She began training and excelled rapidly. Early on, she was appointed as an assistant instructor and continues to teach all ages and levels. She was voted Student of the Year by her peers in 2010.
Master Schultheis was promoted to the rank of 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do August 30th, 2018, by Grand Master John Crudup and Master Keith McKinley through the Song Do Kwon Alliance. She achieved her 1st Dan October/2009, her 2nd Dan was achieved November/2011 and her 3rd Dan was achieved November/2014.
Master Schultheis began her training in January of 2005; her studies include: Tang Soo Do, Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu (under Tom Casey, 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt), F.I.G.H.T Haganah-Israeli Tactical Defense Training, American Kickboxing, Fitness Kickboxing and Combat Fit. She instructed at McCormick Karate Academy from 2007-2012. Currently, she trains under the instruction of Master Keith McKinley at TAMCO Martial Arts in Drexel Hill, PA.
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