Altoona Academy of Tae Kwon-Do
 
Introduction

Martial  Arts  Resume

Master Stephen N. DiLeo

RANK

  • Began training in Tae Kwon-Do in 1979
  • Attained First Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon-Do in 1982 under John C. Miller
  • Attained First Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo-Do Under U.S. Tang Soo-Do Federation in 1982
  • Attained Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do under American Tae Kwon-Do Association in 1989
  • Attained Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do under Bill "Super Foot" Wallace & International Zen Do-Kai in 1994
  • Attained Fourth Degree Master Rank in Tae Kwon-Do under International Zen Do-Kai Federation in 1998
  • Internationally certified through Zen Do Kai Federation
  • Member of the United States Tae Kwon-Do Union and the PA Tae Kwon-Do

EXPERIENCE

  • Instruction of adults since 1982
  • Instruction of children since 1988
  • Instruction of disadvantaged youth in motivational program - "Kickstart"
  • Instruction of children & adults in traditional Kobudo weapons
  • Instruction of children in “Kidnap Prevention”
  • Instruction of Adults in Cardio Kickboxing - Cardio TKD
  • Completed instructional seminar in 3-second self-defense
  • Completed instructional seminar by Defensive Systems International
  • Chief instructor Black Belt program since 1992
  • Program director of the Altoona Academy of TKD
  • Selected as guest instructor at the 25th annual Zen DO Kai Summer camp (headliner instructor Machado Brothers) in 1998
  • Co-promoter, Altoona Academy Classics Karate Tournament
  • Co-Director of the Keystone State Games for Tae Kwon-Do
  • Have written and taught the following seminars:
    • Dynamic striking for combat & conditioning
    • Cardio TKD aerobics program
    • Flexibility seminars (using Tom Kurz's Scientific Stretching Method)
    • Numerous Self-defense seminars for children and adults
    • Numerous Motivational demonstrations and programs
    • Kickstart Youth motivation program for disadvantaged youth
    • Rape prevention seminars
    • AATKD Kidnap Prevention Program
    • AATKD Tiny Tigers – Children’s  Wellness program

PROFESSIONAL  INSTRUCTION

Have received instruction from the following individuals:
  • Professor Wally Jay
  • Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim
  • Master Tak Kubota
  • Grandmaster Yan Ho Kang
  • Master Joe Goss
  • Master Philip Amris
  • Bill “Super Foot” Wallace
  • Mr. Michael Campos
  • Ms. Cathy Long
  • Mr. Joe Lewis
  • Mr. Dan Mcgraw
  • Master Houssam Chaar
  • Mr. Robert Gifford
  • Mr. Joel Kirch, U.S. Marshall
  • Mr. Jean Frenette
  • Mr. John C. Miller
  • Master Don “Pat” McClellan
  • Master David Burns
  • Master Fred Destafo
  • Sifu Kevin Seaman
  • Mr. Ernie Boogs
  • Sifu Francis Fong
  • Machado Brothers
  • Master Farouk Mahmoud

COMMUNITY  SERVICE

  • Numerous fundraisers for Chuck Norris’ “Kick Drugs Out of America”
  • Numerous fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network, totaling over $30,000
  • Annual support of American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
  • Demonstrations and support for the Shrinner’s Children Hospitals
  • Fundraisers for the Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Numerous functions to support local charities
  • Monthly sponsor of St. Jude’s Children Hospital
  • Numerous motivational seminars and self-defense clinics for area schools as well as disadvantaged youth.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Published, "BLACK BELT MAGAZINE" 1987
  • Published, "INSIDE KARATE MAGAZINE" 1993
  • Published, "TAE KWON-DO TIMES MAGAZINE" 1994
  • Published, "CENTRAL PA WOMEN", 1996
  • Professional association with Tom Kurz's "Stretching Scientifically" - First student to appear (since 1992) in Mr. Kurz's advertisements in International Magazines and books.
  • Grandmaster C.S. Kim's 1995 International Championships - 3rd Black Belt Weapons
  • Spent a day on the set of “Walker Texas Ranger” with Chuck Norris as part of a “Kick Drugs Out of America” Fundraiser.
  • " Martial Arts model for Pacific Sunwear; featured hang tag for "BULLHEAD" jeans.

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