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Master Bruce McCorry:
Master Bruce McCorry has dedicated more than 40
years to the study and teaching of martial arts. Master McCorry
specializes in the sport aspect of Taekwondo, World Taekwondo Federation
(W.T.F.), and Moo Duk Kwon Taekwondo, one of the
original Taekwondo organizations. He has also studied under Grand Master Jhoon Rhee with whom he remains affiliated.
Mr. McCorry also specializes in
Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Tai Chi, which he studied under Grand
Master Chan Poi, earning the level of Sifu/Instructor
Master Level II in 1982. In 1984, Mr. McCorry had
the honor of being a member of the first Kung Fu Troup to demonstrate and
train at the Shaolin Temple in Mainland China. Mr. McCorry also
had the privilege of training in Brazil, where he studied Jujitsu.
Master McCorry holds the rank of 8th Dan in Moo Duk Kwon, as well as W.T.F. He also holds a 1st
Dan in Brazilian JuJitsu. He has received numerous citations and awards
for his continued meritous efforts and
contributions to the martial art community and was inducted into the Martial
Arts Hall of Fame in August 2002, and received the designation of Master
Instructor of the Year in 2003. Mr. McCorry continues teaching and studying Taekwondo and
Northern Mantis Kung Fu in Peabody, MA, where he established Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts Academy Inc. in 1978.
Master Sandra LaRosa:
Sandra LaRosa began studying Taekwondo at Bruce
McCorry's in 1987 and now holds a 5th dan black belt in Taekwondo. She holds numerous fitness
and health certifications and brings her wealth of knowledge to her teaching.
With a degree in management, Ms. LaRosa runs the
front office of the school and is the Director of Programs.
"Miss Sandra" (as she is often called by the children) has been teaching both children and adults
in Taekwondo since 1990, and has been the head of our popular Cardio
Kickboxing program which began in 1996, and has grown to be the largest
Cardio Kickboxing program on the North Shore, standing out from the rest in
the area. Miss LaRosa
has been responsible for this program, leading to it’s
great success for over 10 years.
Master Chris Szeto:
Chris began learning Taekwondo in 1989. He became an instructor in 2000
after years of disciplined study. He teaches for the martial arts after
school hours program, children's summer program, and
teaches other children and adult classes at the school. Chris currently
holds a 5th dan black belt. He holds numerous Grand Championship titles
from 2004 – 2007 Tournaments, and is a key member of the X-Treme Martial Arts (XMA) team.
Chris received his undergraduate degree from Merrimack College in 2007 with a
degree in Psychology. He is currently enrolled at New England School of
Law where he is studying to become a lawyer.
Jonathan Ring:
Jonathan began learning Taekwondo in 1987. He became an instructor in
1997, and currently holds a 3rd dan black belt.
Jonathan Teaches Adult and Children's classes, the After School Program, and
works with the XMA Demo Team.
Jonathan holds a Bachelors in Business from Salem
State College, as well as a Masters in Global Management from the University
of Phoenix.
Christine Arsenault:
Christine began at Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
Academy in Cardio Kickboxing in 1998. With her wealth of knowledge and
experience, she regularly teaches Cardio Kickboxing.
Christine also began studying Taekwondo at Bruce McCorry's
in 1999 and now holds a first dan black belt.
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