N.A.K.F. Instructors

 

 

Master Peter G. Oien, a 7th degree Master with over 30 years of experience began his martial arts training in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do while serving in the military in the mid 1970’s. When he moved to Pennsylvania in 1977 he continued his training in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do and was tested for his black belt in 1980 by the founder of Tang Soo Do, Grand Master Hwang Kee. All of Master Oien's teachers have been Korean masters in every style he studied including Haidong Gumdo and all of his degrees are ceritfied through Korea. In 1979 he began teaching traditional Martial Art and since that time, Master Oien has made a long and very successful career of the Martial arts and was inducted into the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame located in Cleveland, Ohio in 1992. The North American Tang Soo Do Association was founded in 1990 by Master Oien with a constantly growing membership. The Association was founded for the purpose of upholding the traditional teachings and training that have been proven over time. Unlike most organizations, the N.A.T.A. schools teach the art form exactly as it was handed down by the ancient Korean Masters.

Master Ron Robb is a 5th degree Master. He began his training in the Spring of 1992 in the Korean Martial Art of Tang Soo Do under Master Oien at the North American Karate and Fitness located in Greensburg Pa. He has many accomplishments since he began his training including many grand champion tournament placings, earning the rank of Kyosa(instructor) as a second degree black belt, being NATA instructor of the year and becoming a 3rd degree blackbelt in Haidong Gumdo. In March of 1995 he opened his first successful school, located in Greengate Mall Greensburg Pa. He has been teaching since then and recently opened a new location in Mt Pleasant Pa. It is his goal to spread the knowledge and traditional teachings of the martial Arts, like they were handed down over time.

 

 

 

Master John Yaremko, a 4th degree master, began his training in Tang Soo Do in 1996. In November of 1999, he was promoted to first-degree black belt and under the guidance of Master Oien and assumed the position of instructor of N.A.K.F. in Irwin. In May of 2000, Mr. Yaremko opened the new N.A.K.F location in North Huntington. He was promoted to second-degree black belt in June of 2001 and achieved his third-degree black belt in January of 2004 from the North American Tang Soo Do Association and Was promoted to a master in June of 2006.

 

 

Master. Jane Arenas a 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and Haidong Gumdo began her training 11 years ago in the Greensburg dojang and under Master Oien's guidance, she received her black belt degree in 1999. After moving to Williamsport, she started teaching at the YWCA until opening the Park Avenue school 6 months later. Master Oien's teaching of traditional Tang Soo Do has inspired her to focus on instilling the rich history of the art, exercises of focus and discipline, and activities that promote physical fitness. All the while, she strives to establish a family environment for training and community participation. From her remote location, she continues to be very active in the North American Karate and Fitness organization, attending color belt tests, assisting with tournament coordination, and facilitating with other administrative responsibilities. “I have a deep appreciation for North American Karate and Fitness, Tang Soo Do and Haidong Gumdo. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and skills with all who dream and dare to learn ways that will enrich their lives.”

 

 Mr Bob Capalbo and Master Kathy Capalbo

Is a 2nd degree certified black belt instructor and is the new operator of the new Plum North American Karate And Fitness location. He has also just recently been certified by the North American Tang Soo Do Association as Kyosa.

Master Kathy Capalbo has been training in Tag Soo Do since the early 80s and has many accomplishments in Tang Soo Do including recent certificatio as Sabomnim. Both will ber operating North American Karate and Fitness in Plum or rt 286.