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Wes Choi's Instructors

Master Wesley Truchanowicz

6th Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
5th Dan Black – Ky-Do
2nd Dan Black – Hapkido
Instructor to:
- Ohio Black Belt Academy
- Choi’s Black Belt Academy
- High School Education Programs
Ohio State Grand Champion
39 Years Experience

David Michael Boarman

Rank: 5^th Dan World TKD
No. Years Instructing: 21 years at Chois, One year in us army military police, Four years in college, Two years in high school.
Why did you choose TKD? It chose me.
Professional background: Licensed Professional Counselor. Licensed Substance Abuse counselor. Master of Science Counseling. Bachelor of Science Sociology. US Army Ranger. Military Police Lieutenant 1970-75. Honorable Discharge.
Teaches: Beginning Adult Classes

Michael Picallo

Rank: 3^rd Dan
No. Years Instructing: 9 ½
Why did you choose TKD? Being involved with martial arts most of my life, I wanted to learn a new discipline.
Professional background: Degree in business administration mange for southwest gas corporation.
Bio: what do you do for fun? Your personal story:
Golf
Snow skiing
Love fast cars – drag racing
Favorite Quote: “The will to win- the desire to succeed and the urge to reach your full potential – there are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

Joe Prust

Rank: 1^st & 2^nd Dan in the World TKD System
1st Dan in the International TKD System
No. Years Instructing: 5 years
Why did you choose TKD? To achieve a higher level of physical and mental abilities, as well as, learning to defend myself.
Professional background: I have a BAS degree in electronics and computer engineering and currently work for Intel Corp.
Favorite Quote: If you chase two rabbits, both will escape.

James Jew

5th Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Black – Nihon Tai-Jitsu
Received Black Belt from Master Wesley
Recieved Black Belt In Nihon Tai Jitsu from M. El Baggar
Works as a Doctor
16 Years Experience
Teaches: Children Classes and Nihon Tai Jitsu

Paul Shumuay

5th Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Received Black Belt from Master Wesley
Works as a certified Chiropractor Sports Physician
15 Years Experience
Teaches: Advance Adult Classes

M. El Baggar

3rd Dan Black – Nihon Tai-Jitsu
1st Dan Black – Judo
1st Dan Black – Karate
Received Black Belt from Morocco and France
Student of Dalil Skali and M. Aberouz
18 Years Experience
1988 – 1990 Morocco Champion
1990, 1991 Moroccan Cup
Teaches: Nihon Tai-Jitsu

Janelle Ryan

3rd Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Received Black Belt from Master Wesley
Program Assistant
13 Years Experience
Teaches: Children and Adult Classes

Gordon Lee

3rd Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Black – Nihon Tai-Jitsu
Received 1st Dan in Hawaii from Master Dae Sung Lee
Received 2nd Dan from Master Choi
Recieved 3rd Dan from Master Wesley
Recieved Black Belt In Nihon Tai Jitsu From
M. EL Baggar
Works as an Electrical Engineer
21 Years Experience
Teaches: Children Sparring and Nihon Tai Jitsu

Nattapong Jakeo

2nd Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Received Black Belt in Okinawa, Japan
Arizona State University Student
13 Years Experience
Teaches: Children Classes and Olympic Sparring

Jack Pemberton

2nd Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Orange – Nihon Tai-Jitsu
Received 1st Dan from Master Wesley
Recieved 2nd Dan from Master Wesley
A+P mechanic
Worked 9 years for Sheriff’s Department
8 Years Experience in Marine Corps
16 Years Experience in Navy

Nikki Picallo

3rd Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Received 1st Dan from Master Wesley
Recieved 2nd Dan from Master Wesley
11Years Experience
2000, 2001, and 2002 State Sparring Champion
Assistant

Mychael Clark

1st Dan Black – Tae Kwon Do
Received Black Belt from Master Wesley
Assistant

Danielle Scaletta