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Master Mark Jorgensen, International Master Instructor (Sah Bum Nim)


Master Mark Jorgensen is a certified sixth degree black belt master instructor in the World Tang Soo Do Association. He began his martial arts career at the age of 10 under Master Charles Vaughn. He did not then realize he would be undertaking a journey that would shape much of who he is today. Master Jorgensen attained his first degree black belt in July of 1989 and was by that time assisting in the instruction of youth classes. In July of 1991, he was awarded his second degree black belt, and at age 18 received official Instructor's Certification.

Master Jorgensen graduated with honors from Boyertown Senior High School in 1992 and enrolled at Penn State University. While at Penn State, he continued his training at the university with Master Michael Kaye. He assisted in teaching classes with the Penn State Martial Arts Group and was promoted to third degree black belt in July of 1994. Master Jorgensen graduated from Penn State with a BS in Secondary Education, and believes strongly in the value of education at all levels. He has over 25 years of experience in the martial arts and has taught in YMCAs, on a university campus, and in commercial martial arts studios. Although not his main focus, he has also had the honor of winning six Grand Championships at various competitions. At the 2004 World Tang Soo Do World Championship in Orlando,Florida, Master Jorgensen realized a lifelong dream when he was presented with his Master's belt by Grandmaster Jae C. Shin.

On October 2, 1999, Master Jorgensen was married to the love of his life, without whom he could never have come this far. The Jorgensens now operate Keystone Martial Arts together, strongly believing in the value of families training together.

Master Jorgensen's personal philosophy is that we are all both teachers and students. There is a need in this world to pass on what we have learned and an equal need to make the attempt to learn from everyone we meet regardless of age, gender, or status. It is his hope that he can continue to spread the art of Tang Soo Do to new locations and in the process continue to learn from new groups of people.

In February of 2008, Master Jorgensen was featured on the World Tang Soo Do Association's website as the "Master of the Month". You can view this profile by clicking here.

 
Master Richelle Jorgensen, Master Instructor (Sah Bum Nim)


Master Richelle Jorgensen is a certified fourth degree black belt master instructor in the World Tang Soo Do Association. Master Jorgensen began her martial arts career at the age of 10 in the International Tang Soo Do Federation under the instruction of Mr. Wayne Giansante. Mr. Giansante gave her a firm foundation in precision techniques and showed her the beauty of the art in "martial arts". During her 9 years with I.T.F., she obtained her second degree black belt.

Master Jorgensen graduated with honors from Hopewell Senior High School in 1993 and enrolled at Penn State University. She spent two years at Penn State Beaver Campus before transferring to University Park. It was at this time that she was introduced to the World Tang Soo Do Association. In 1995, she joined the Association and began training with the Penn State Martial Arts Group under the instruction of Master Michael Kaye. Mrs. Jorgensen had the unique experience of being able to train in Tang Soo Do as a white belt for a second time, which has given her a chance to put the World Tang Soo Do Association's sixth Tenet "Humility" into practice. Within two years, she tested for her first degree black belt within the World Tang Soo Do Association. In 1998, Master Jorgensen graduated from Penn State with a BS in Real Estate and International Business and a minor in German.

During her time with the Penn State Martial Arts Group, she met Mark Jorgensen. Almost two years passed before the two began dating, and they were soon inseparable. In October of 1999, they became Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jorgensen and began a new chapter in their martial arts careers.

June of 2002 brought about the birth of Keystone Martial Arts. Together the Jorgensens strive to make their schools successful by combining their different martial arts histories and their similar philosophies. Both instructors desire to maintain a positive learning atmosphere, emphasize the importance of families and family values, and spread the influence of the strong, moral values that the World Tang Soo Do Association represents.

In 2011, Master Jorgensen was inducted into Region 22's Hall of Fame as Instructor of the year, recognizing her hard work not only at Keystone Martial Arts, but also throughout the Region and the WTSDA.

 


Mr. Joe Lacek, Chief Instructor (Boo Sah Bum Nim)

Mr. Joe Lacek is a certified Third Degree Black Belt Instructor in the World Tang Soo Do Association. When Mr. Lacek was a young boy, his favorite television show was "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers". That inspired his parents to sign him up at a local martial arts studio. Unfortunately, the school in question closed its doors. He transferred to another studio, which also closed down, and eventually joined the World Tang Soo Do Association as a red belt at Lititz Tang Soo Do, under the instruction of Master Tom Kifolo. Mr. Lacek achieved the rank of Second Degree Black Belt while at Lititz Tang Soo Do, where he stayed until attending college at The Unviersity of Pittsburgh.

Upon graduation, Mr, Lacek remained in the Pittsburgh area, and transferred to Keystone Martial Arts in Coraopolis, where he earned the rank of Third Degree Black Belt. He enjoys training in Forms and Self-Defense. He is currently working on combing these two areas of interest by exploring the Self-Defense applications of the movements found in each form, and finds that this makes his training much more interesting. He has also developed an interest in the biomehanics of movement, and is studying how to most effectively utilize different muscle groups in the application of martial arts techniques. Beyond the realm of Self-Defense, Mr. Lacek trains for the continued health benefits he gets from stretching, cardio, and the whole body development that comes from engaging typically underutilized muscle groups.



Miss Krystina Rothhaar, Chief Instructor (Boo Sah Bum Nim)

Miss Krystina Rothhaar is a certified Third Degree Black Belt Instructor in the World Tang Soo Do Association. She began her training at Keystone Martial Arts in Cranberry in 2002, at the age of nine years old. After some time off pursuing her education, Miss Rothhaar transferred to Keystone Martial Arts in Coraopolis and continued her training. She achieved her current rank of Third Degree Black Belt, and now participates in the Region 22 Leadership Class, is responsible for proctoring the Regional Black Belt Written Test, and is the Manager of the Awards table at the annual Region 22 Championship. Miss Rothhaar's favorite areas of martial arts training are Forms and Weapons. She also enjoys teaching and watching the growth of youth students.

When not training in Tang Soo Do, Miss Rothhaar enjoys reading, crocheting, and traveling. One of the best opportunities she had was her study abroad while attending Westminster College, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in History. She later attended Grand Canyon University for a Master's Degree in Secondary Education. She currently works for Chick-Fil-A as a Training Director.



Miss Hannah Miller, Head Instructor (Kyo Sah Nim)


Miss Hannah Miller is a certified Second Degree Black Belt Instructor in the World Tang Soo Do Association. She began her martial arts training at the age of twelve, under Masters Mark and Richelle Jorgensen at Keystone Martial Arts in Cranberry. For the next ten years, she consistently trained at both the Cranberry and Coraoplis locations, until she took a six year hiatus to pursue education, career, and family goals. After receiving a warm welcome back, she resumed her training in 2023 as Second Degree Black Belt and frequent instructor for children's classes.

Miss Miller's favorite areas of Tang Soo Do are Forms and practical Self-Defense. She also enjoys teaching youth students, especially liking the more energetic and unpredictable nature of the Little Dragons classes. Outside of training, Miss Miller also enjoys the pasttimes of cooking, drawing, and singing karaoke.



Mrs. Kay Rose, Class Instructor (Boo Kyo Sah Nim)


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Qualifications

As a member studio of the World Tang Soo Do Association, ALL of our instructors are required to pass an Instructor's Certification Program. All instructors are required to maintain FBI Criminal Background and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearances. Furthermore, our instructors constantly improve their teaching skills through instructor classes, training camps, and seminars. Our training programs are designed to give students an opportunity to ask questions and receive qualified answers from qualified instructors. Our classes are designed to be fun and exciting, while at the same time teaching our students that what they are learning is very serious and that they should not take their skills lightly or use the martial arts to bully others.

 
 
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