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Sensei Paul Cheng - Head Coach/President
In 2002 Mr. 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. Mr. 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
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. Mr. 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.
Mr. 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. Mr. Cheng was
inducted in the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame as Instructor of the Year 2004.
Mr. 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. Mr. Cheng was
inducted in the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame as Instructor of the Year 2004.
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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
Sensei Jim McKenna - Assistant Coach
Jim is a first degree black belt and has been studying Tae Kwon Do
since he was 9 years old. He continues to train with Sensei Paul Cheng,
and is one of our instructors for the Karate program at the Lansdowne
YMCA as well as here at the studio. Jim is a graduate of Monsignor
Bonner High School and is currently enrolled in the Architecture program
at Temple University.
since he was 9 years old. He continues to train with Sensei Paul Cheng,
and is one of our instructors for the Karate program at the Lansdowne
YMCA as well as here at the studio. Jim is a graduate of Monsignor
Bonner High School and is currently enrolled in the Architecture program
at Temple University.
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
Kim Kendall
My favorite martial arts cartoon/moveis are Chinese Connection, Xiaolin
Showdown and Fearless. My favorite activities are Karate, Reading,
movies, bowling, hanging out with children. I joined the team in 2006. My
son was a member and I just started to compete. I began to practice with
them. The rest is history. I like competing because I like the rush you get
when competing against other people. I love to see other styles of the
art. It's a beautiful feeling when you can take a trophy home. To enhance
my professional skill and become a closed captionist and instructor. I
would like to become an instructor in karate for children. I definitely want
to enhance my skills in karate and be a better competitor.
Showdown and Fearless. My favorite activities are Karate, Reading,
movies, bowling, hanging out with children. I joined the team in 2006. My
son was a member and I just started to compete. I began to practice with
them. The rest is history. I like competing because I like the rush you get
when competing against other people. I love to see other styles of the
art. It's a beautiful feeling when you can take a trophy home. To enhance
my professional skill and become a closed captionist and instructor. I
would like to become an instructor in karate for children. I definitely want
to enhance my skills in karate and be a better competitor.
Jerel Berry Sr.
Jerel K. Berry II
My favorite martial arts movies are all the Bruce Lee movies and the
Matrix movies.
Matrix movies.
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
Joshua is a junior at Penn Wood HS. He began his training 4years ago
under the watchful eye of his father, Paul Cheng. He has been rated # 1
in WKU for 2 years and was National Sport Karate Association’s
Champion for 2004. Although Joshua is taking a break from competing,
he still enjoys assisting during sparring classes.
under the watchful eye of his father, Paul Cheng. He has been rated # 1
in WKU for 2 years and was National Sport Karate Association’s
Champion for 2004. Although Joshua is taking a break from competing,
he still enjoys assisting during sparring classes.
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.
Josh Cheng
My favorite martial arts cartoon is Jackie Chan Adventures. My
favorite activities are Karate, Soccer and Basket Ball. I joined Team
Cheng in 2006 to compete in travel and tournaments. Competing helps
me to improve my martial arts skills. My future plans are to become a
Karate Teacher, Singer/Actor, Hair Salon Owner and a Math tutor.
favorite activities are Karate, Soccer and Basket Ball. I joined Team
Cheng in 2006 to compete in travel and tournaments. Competing helps
me to improve my martial arts skills. My future plans are to become a
Karate Teacher, Singer/Actor, Hair Salon Owner and a Math tutor.
Jenell P. Berry
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.
My favorite martial arts movie is the "Flying Guillotine". My favorite activities are
art, karate, softball, music, ice skating and swimming. When I joined the team in
December 2006, I thought it would be a cool experience to see what I could do
on the team. I like being a part of a team and making new friends and feeling
like I am adding value to something collectively. I feel it is fun to see how well
others do and cool to compare myself to their skills in competitions. My future
is exactly that... My future. Its bright and has no ceiling. I plan to take myself
on a journey full of art, animals, sports and music. Maybe I'll be a veterinarian
or an artist or a sports coach or a singer or a guitarist in a rock and roll band.
art, karate, softball, music, ice skating and swimming. When I joined the team in
December 2006, I thought it would be a cool experience to see what I could do
on the team. I like being a part of a team and making new friends and feeling
like I am adding value to something collectively. I feel it is fun to see how well
others do and cool to compare myself to their skills in competitions. My future
is exactly that... My future. Its bright and has no ceiling. I plan to take myself
on a journey full of art, animals, sports and music. Maybe I'll be a veterinarian
or an artist or a sports coach or a singer or a guitarist in a rock and roll band.
Gabe Cordes
Haylee Dawson
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 movie is "Kung Fu Hustle". I joined Team Cheng
because I like the uniform and being part of the team. I joined the school
in September 2003. I joined Team Cheng when I became a green belt. I
like competing in tournaments because I like the trophy's and sparring
with different students from different schools. My future plans art to finish
high school and take some college courses. I'd like to be a sanitation
engineer. I plan to stay active in karate.
because I like the uniform and being part of the team. I joined the school
in September 2003. I joined Team Cheng when I became a green belt. I
like competing in tournaments because I like the trophy's and sparring
with different students from different schools. My future plans art to finish
high school and take some college courses. I'd like to be a sanitation
engineer. I plan to stay active in karate.
Taylor Dawson
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.
April Demine
My favorite martial arts cartoon is "Dragon Ball Z." My favorite
activities are Karate, Basket Ball, Football, and Soccer. I joined Team
Cheng in February 2005 to learn to compete, travel and Win! I enjoy
competing in martial arts tournament because it gives me the opportunity
to meet new people and watch other competitors at their best. My future
goals are to become a Computer Engineer and a Martial Arts Instructor.
I would also like to become a Basket Ball Player and an Actor in Disney
films.
activities are Karate, Basket Ball, Football, and Soccer. I joined Team
Cheng in February 2005 to learn to compete, travel and Win! I enjoy
competing in martial arts tournament because it gives me the opportunity
to meet new people and watch other competitors at their best. My future
goals are to become a Computer Engineer and a Martial Arts Instructor.
I would also like to become a Basket Ball Player and an Actor in Disney
films.
Jessica Fenton
My favorite martial arts movie is the "Flying Guillotine." I like karate, cheer
leading, gymnastics, softball, soccer, music, playing viola, playing make up and
dress up with my friends. I also like going places with my family and hanging
out with them and I'm killer great at ski ball and other games on the
boardwalk!!! The team is cool and I like to do karate. When I joined the team in
December 2006 I thought it would be fun being a part of such an awesome
team and would make me feel proud. I like competing because I like seeing if I'm
as good as the other team members and where I can learn to improve my skills.
I might want to be a gymnastics teacher or a make up artist for movie stars. Or
maybe a singer or a movie star. I have a lot of time to make up my mind, so for
now I just want to play hard, laugh hard, dance crazy, love everyone and learn
a lot and be ME!!!!
leading, gymnastics, softball, soccer, music, playing viola, playing make up and
dress up with my friends. I also like going places with my family and hanging
out with them and I'm killer great at ski ball and other games on the
boardwalk!!! The team is cool and I like to do karate. When I joined the team in
December 2006 I thought it would be fun being a part of such an awesome
team and would make me feel proud. I like competing because I like seeing if I'm
as good as the other team members and where I can learn to improve my skills.
I might want to be a gymnastics teacher or a make up artist for movie stars. Or
maybe a singer or a movie star. I have a lot of time to make up my mind, so for
now I just want to play hard, laugh hard, dance crazy, love everyone and learn
a lot and be ME!!!!
My favorite martial arts movie is "Kung Fu Hustle." My favorite activities
are karate, singing, watching TV and eating. I joined Team Cheng to
have something to strive for, to live a more Healthy lifestyle, and to meet
new people. I joined the team about 3 years ago. I like competing for the
thrill. There is nothing better than getting lost in a form, giving it your all
and actually coming over on the top. I am still undecided. I want to stay a
kid for as long as possible.
are karate, singing, watching TV and eating. I joined Team Cheng to
have something to strive for, to live a more Healthy lifestyle, and to meet
new people. I joined the team about 3 years ago. I like competing for the
thrill. There is nothing better than getting lost in a form, giving it your all
and actually coming over on the top. I am still undecided. I want to stay a
kid for as long as possible.
Doug Galbraith
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 cartoon is "Xiaolin Showdown." My favorite
activities are basketball, chess and karate. I joined Team Cheng in
2005.I wanted to be a champion, get new friends and get better. I like
competing in tournaments because it's fun to meet new competition and
getting trophies. I want to be an OB/GYN.
activities are basketball, chess and karate. I joined Team Cheng in
2005.I wanted to be a champion, get new friends and get better. I like
competing in tournaments because it's fun to meet new competition and
getting trophies. I want to be an OB/GYN.
PJ Kendall
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
My favorite activities are camping, fishing, hunting, backpacking,
drawing, building (speakers, bikes, toys, etc.), video games, board
games (Strategy), church, karate and hanging out with friends. I joined
Team Cheng to compete in tournaments and do something to be proud
of. I joined the team in 2005. I like competing because its fun and I love to
feel rewarded at the end (even when I don't win). I don't have any ideas if
my career future yet, but I know that I want to go to college so that I can
get a decent job. I am going to continue to do martial arts so that I can
stay physicially fit and be active in my church.
drawing, building (speakers, bikes, toys, etc.), video games, board
games (Strategy), church, karate and hanging out with friends. I joined
Team Cheng to compete in tournaments and do something to be proud
of. I joined the team in 2005. I like competing because its fun and I love to
feel rewarded at the end (even when I don't win). I don't have any ideas if
my career future yet, but I know that I want to go to college so that I can
get a decent job. I am going to continue to do martial arts so that I can
stay physicially fit and be active in my church.
Alex Poultney
My favorite martial arts movie is "The Real Bruce Lee Story." My favorite
activities are karate and football. I joined Team Cheng to be on a
national team and make friends. I joined the team in the summer of 2005.
I like competing at tournaments because I like competing. My future plan
is to become a black belt under the direction of Mr. Cheng.
activities are karate and football. I joined Team Cheng to be on a
national team and make friends. I joined the team in the summer of 2005.
I like competing at tournaments because I like competing. My future plan
is to become a black belt under the direction of Mr. Cheng.
Dylan Scouten
Sensei Clayton McCombs - Senior Coach
Sensei McCombs also teaches the study of kenjutsu with the major focus
on the katana or long sword. Those studying are taught the Samurai art
of swordsmanship including the techniques, tactics and strategy for the
swords use. The style is one derived from the teachings of Musashi via
his senior student Nobuyuki down to the present through Shibata Sensei.
The study of this weapon art can benefit both beginner to advanced
students of any style of Martial art.
on the katana or long sword. Those studying are taught the Samurai art
of swordsmanship including the techniques, tactics and strategy for the
swords use. The style is one derived from the teachings of Musashi via
his senior student Nobuyuki down to the present through Shibata Sensei.
The study of this weapon art can benefit both beginner to advanced
students of any style of Martial art.
My favorite martial arts cartoon is "Yugi-yo." My favorite activities are
drawing and reading. I joined Team Cheng to better my skills and learn to
focus my energy. I joined the team this year, in March 2007. I like
competing because it is exciting and fun. My future plans are to play
soccer and i want to be a veterinarian.
drawing and reading. I joined Team Cheng to better my skills and learn to
focus my energy. I joined the team this year, in March 2007. I like
competing because it is exciting and fun. My future plans are to play
soccer and i want to be a veterinarian.
Devin Jones
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