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Sensei Paul Cheng - Head Coach/President
In 2002 Master Cheng opened Cheng's Martial Arts
School in Drexel Hill, PA., where in the first year; took one
of his students to compete in the “2003 US Junior Olympic
Taekwondo Championships” in Florida and won the gold
medal in his division. Master Cheng created in 2003
“Team Cheng “Karate Team and is manager and coach.
The team competes in local, regional, and national
tournaments. By 2004 the team had earned recognition
and in 2005 the team was inducted to World Karate Union
Hall of Fame as National Karate Team of the Year. In
2006, ten members of the team traveled to the US Open in
Orlando, Florida and received the Elite 8 Fourth Place
School in Drexel Hill, PA., where in the first year; took one
of his students to compete in the “2003 US Junior Olympic
Taekwondo Championships” in Florida and won the gold
medal in his division. Master Cheng created in 2003
“Team Cheng “Karate Team and is manager and coach.
The team competes in local, regional, and national
tournaments. By 2004 the team had earned recognition
and in 2005 the team was inducted to World Karate Union
Hall of Fame as National Karate Team of the Year. In
2006, ten members of the team traveled to the US Open in
Orlando, Florida and received the Elite 8 Fourth Place
Award among others.
Master Cheng is currently ranked as one of the top competitor in his black belt divisions in
the World Karate Union and United Martial Arts Referees Association. Master Cheng was
inducted in the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame as Instructor of the Year 2004. December
7, 2008 was promoted to Master.
Master Cheng is currently ranked as one of the top competitor in his black belt divisions in
the World Karate Union and United Martial Arts Referees Association. Master Cheng was
inducted in the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame as Instructor of the Year 2004. December
7, 2008 was promoted to Master.
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Sensei Henry received his Black Belt on August 19, 2006. He has been
with our school for three years. As a black belt, he instructs a class at the
YMCA, an intermediate sparring class, and one adult class, he also
assists on a daily basis
with our school for three years. As a black belt, he instructs a class at the
YMCA, an intermediate sparring class, and one adult class, he also
assists on a daily basis
Sensei Dwayne Henry - Assistant Coach
My favorite martial arts movie is "Return of the Dragon" with Bruce Lee
and Chuck Norris. The final fight scene in the Coliseum is great! I enjoy
spending time with my family, church activities, working with children,
working out, traveling, and those rare times that I get to rest. I joined
Team Cheng because I wanted to compete in more of a structured team
environment instead of traveling alone. I heard a lot about the team and
wanted to be part of the best. Once I joined the team, Master Cheng
gave me the opportunity to coach and work with children which was truly
a blessing and thus far has been one of my greatest learning
experiences. I joined the team January 2007.I like competing in
tournaments because when I win I feel a sense of great accomplishment.
I also like to watch all of the other competitors perform and get to know
people within the sport. I lead by example and I want my students to see
that the things I teach them to do in competition are the same things I do
when I compete. Those big old trophies are a plus too!. My dream is to
open my own karate school and hopefully, with time and hard work, turn
that into a small chain of 3 - 5 schools in the Tri-State area. My short term
goals are to learn more about martial arts, compete more often, increase
my knowledge of the Bible and my involvement with my church. I would
also like to work more with kids and encourage them to make something
very positive out of their lives.
and Chuck Norris. The final fight scene in the Coliseum is great! I enjoy
spending time with my family, church activities, working with children,
working out, traveling, and those rare times that I get to rest. I joined
Team Cheng because I wanted to compete in more of a structured team
environment instead of traveling alone. I heard a lot about the team and
wanted to be part of the best. Once I joined the team, Master Cheng
gave me the opportunity to coach and work with children which was truly
a blessing and thus far has been one of my greatest learning
experiences. I joined the team January 2007.I like competing in
tournaments because when I win I feel a sense of great accomplishment.
I also like to watch all of the other competitors perform and get to know
people within the sport. I lead by example and I want my students to see
that the things I teach them to do in competition are the same things I do
when I compete. Those big old trophies are a plus too!. My dream is to
open my own karate school and hopefully, with time and hard work, turn
that into a small chain of 3 - 5 schools in the Tri-State area. My short term
goals are to learn more about martial arts, compete more often, increase
my knowledge of the Bible and my involvement with my church. I would
also like to work more with kids and encourage them to make something
very positive out of their lives.
Sensei Terrence Townsend - Assistant Coach
My favorite movie is Jet Li's "Fearless". My favorite activities are Karate,
basketball, fishing and boxing. I became a team member in 2005, so I
can compete, to go coast to coast and be ranked in WKU. I enjoy
competing in tournaments to meet kids and win trophies. In the future I
would like to follow my career in karate and be a karate master.
basketball, fishing and boxing. I became a team member in 2005, so I
can compete, to go coast to coast and be ranked in WKU. I enjoy
competing in tournaments to meet kids and win trophies. In the future I
would like to follow my career in karate and be a karate master.
Megan Brown
My favorite martial arts movie is the "Protector". My favorite activities are
hanging with friends, watching TV and movies. I joined Team Cheng
because i wanted to be apart of a team and able to better my skills and
have fun. I joined Team Cheng in December 2006. I did not like
competing at first but I am getting used to it. My future plans academically
is to keep my grades up. I want to be a neurosurgeon (sike). I would like
to be a psychiatrist, and to also continue my martial arts.
hanging with friends, watching TV and movies. I joined Team Cheng
because i wanted to be apart of a team and able to better my skills and
have fun. I joined Team Cheng in December 2006. I did not like
competing at first but I am getting used to it. My future plans academically
is to keep my grades up. I want to be a neurosurgeon (sike). I would like
to be a psychiatrist, and to also continue my martial arts.
My favorite movie is Jet Li's "The One" and cartoon "Jackie Chan's
Adventures". My favorite activities are playing the outdoor games at
school recess and playing my game console Nintendo Wii. I became a
part of the team in 2004, because I enjoyed being with my team mates. I
have fun traveling to different places meeting other kids and knowing I
am a part of something that can make a difference and make my teacher
proud. I learn a lot about myself when I compete in tournaments. I enjoy
the challenge and it is fun. In the future I want to get my black belt. When I
grow up I want to be a police officer.
Adventures". My favorite activities are playing the outdoor games at
school recess and playing my game console Nintendo Wii. I became a
part of the team in 2004, because I enjoyed being with my team mates. I
have fun traveling to different places meeting other kids and knowing I
am a part of something that can make a difference and make my teacher
proud. I learn a lot about myself when I compete in tournaments. I enjoy
the challenge and it is fun. In the future I want to get my black belt. When I
grow up I want to be a police officer.
James Carter Jr.
Gabe Cordes
My favorite martial arts movie is "The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." My
favorite activities are outdoor sports and karate. I joined Team Cheng to
challenge my karate abilities with other people. I joined the team in
January, 2007. I like competing in martial arts tournaments because it's
fun and challenging. In the future I plan on being a pediatrician, going
through college, getting a black belt in karate and exceeding in a bunch
of other sports.
favorite activities are outdoor sports and karate. I joined Team Cheng to
challenge my karate abilities with other people. I joined the team in
January, 2007. I like competing in martial arts tournaments because it's
fun and challenging. In the future I plan on being a pediatrician, going
through college, getting a black belt in karate and exceeding in a bunch
of other sports.
My favorite martial arts cartoon is "Jackie Chan's Adventures". My
favorite activities are art, dancing and singing. I joined the team, in
September 2005 because I thought it would be fun and I could be a
strong team member. I like competing so I can learn something from
others. I want to be a dancer, singer and a doctor.
favorite activities are art, dancing and singing. I joined the team, in
September 2005 because I thought it would be fun and I could be a
strong team member. I like competing so I can learn something from
others. I want to be a dancer, singer and a doctor.
Jessica Fenton
Jade Jefferson
My favorite martial arts movies are the "Karate Kids" movies. My favorite
activities are reading, playing video games and sparring. I joined the
Team because I enjoyed competing in tournaments with my friends. I
joined Team Cheng in June 2004. When I compete in tournaments I am
able to see how much I have improved by looking at trophies I have won
over time. I also learn how to improve by watching other children spar
and do forms. I meet new people and have more time to spend with my
teammates. I have many goals for the future. I plan on going to medical
school to become some type of pediatrician . While I am in college, I
would like to teach karate.
activities are reading, playing video games and sparring. I joined the
Team because I enjoyed competing in tournaments with my friends. I
joined Team Cheng in June 2004. When I compete in tournaments I am
able to see how much I have improved by looking at trophies I have won
over time. I also learn how to improve by watching other children spar
and do forms. I meet new people and have more time to spend with my
teammates. I have many goals for the future. I plan on going to medical
school to become some type of pediatrician . While I am in college, I
would like to teach karate.
Pearl Jefferson
My favorite martial arts movie is the "Blind Fist of Bruce Lee." My favorite
activities are playing games systems, reading books and playing tag. I joined
Team Cheng because books and play tag. I joined Team Cheng because I
wanted to be a little move challenged on some things, like the Bo. I joined Team
Cheng when I was an orange belt. I like competing in martial arts tournaments
because I want to see who can win first place and i also can learn from watching
others. My future plans are trying to be a top competitor in tournaments and win
a cup. Also I'm trying to be a doctor.
activities are playing games systems, reading books and playing tag. I joined
Team Cheng because books and play tag. I joined Team Cheng because I
wanted to be a little move challenged on some things, like the Bo. I joined Team
Cheng when I was an orange belt. I like competing in martial arts tournaments
because I want to see who can win first place and i also can learn from watching
others. My future plans are trying to be a top competitor in tournaments and win
a cup. Also I'm trying to be a doctor.
Arjun Pillai
Copyright © 2007 National Team Cheng Martial Arts Association
Mark is a one of our new black belts. He enjoys teaching the students.
Sensei Mark oversees our YMCA accounts.Mr. Beckett has started a
new business in Videography, Tv and Podcasting.
Anyone wishing to contact him for details may do so via the link below.
Beckett Concepts LLC
P.O Box 759
Lansdowne, Pa. 19050
215-239-4341
Sensei Mark oversees our YMCA accounts.Mr. Beckett has started a
new business in Videography, Tv and Podcasting.
Anyone wishing to contact him for details may do so via the link below.
Beckett Concepts LLC
P.O Box 759
Lansdowne, Pa. 19050
215-239-4341
Sensei Mark Beckett - Assistant Coach