Instructor Bios
Knowledge, Experience and Love of Teaching
We continually train to get better
Master James P. Meighan
Black Belt - 4th Dan
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Sah Bum Nim Meighan is a 4th Degree Black belt. He studied under Grand Master Dominick Giacobbe, Masters Lester Ricks, David Benson Sr., and David Benson Jr. since 1984. Master Meighan is highly respected by both his peers as well as his students for his knowledge and traditional training. He brings experience from coaching baseball, football, soccer and basketball. His variety of teaching techniques can be used to help children or adults overcome any difficulty with coordination or confidence.
Master Meighan has been married for 19 years and enjoys keeping his four children involved in karate and kickboxing aerobic classes. “Training together helps promote proper fitness within my own family and hopefully influences others around us to strive for the same.”
Stephen DeAngelo
Black Belt - 3rd Dan
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Kyo Sa Nim DeAngelo has been training in Tang Soo Do since 2000 under Master David Benson Jr and Sr. Earning his black belt in 2004. Steve is currently working on his Fourth Dan under the teachings of Grandmaster Dominic Giacobbe. His experience with children shows in his teaching style and ability to connect with them.
As an Instructor I try to focus on the positive & to motivate each student to express themselves to the best of their ability. Each student has their own way of learning and it is important for me to discover what that is. In every class I look to incorporate one on one instruction, teamwork, individuality & fun. I feel this is possible and still stay within the traditional teaching of our Martial Art.
Steve resides in Gibbstown with his wife Winnie, and is a professional photographer at Barry Cox Photography in Mantua.
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Master David Benson
Black Belt Master - 5th Dan
Master David Benson has been studying martial arts since 1980, training in Tang Soo Do, Tai Chi, Shotokan, Qi Gong and Haidong Gumdo. He started learning Haidong Gumdo(Korean Sword) in 2003 being taught by Master Oh under the supervision of Master Park in Levittown, Pa
Master Benson teaches Kickboxing Aerobics, Tang Soo Do, and Haidong Gumdo at the school. Please visit Koreansword.us for more information!
