Kang’s was first brought to Western Pennsylvania in 1971 by Master Shin Duk Kang.
It was Master Kang who believed that the best way to teach is blend the strict traditions of the old Korean masters and the systematic methods of the modern American schools.
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What is Tae Kwon Do?
Tae Kwon Do is a traditional martial art from Korea and literally means the way of the fist and foot.
How is Tae Kwon Do different from other martial arts, like Karate?
Tae Kwon Do is known as a strong kicking art with a focus on blending kicking and striking techniques. It is also recognized for great physical training and mental focus.
How is Tae Kwon Do different from other martial arts, like Karate?
Tae Kwon Do is known as a strong kicking art with a focus on blending kicking and striking techniques. It is also recognized for great physical training and mental focus.
Why is Kang's Different?
Kang’s has an outstanding reputation for producing great competitive martial artists, with many state champions, nationally ranked competitors, Several national champions and even world championin 2021.
The central theme to learning Tae Kwon Do at Kang’s Black Belt Academy is that there is no hurry. Some martial art programs rush students through with expensive belt tests every month, we believe that it is better to spend two years making a great green belt rather than a sloppy black belt.
The central theme to learning Tae Kwon Do at Kang’s Black Belt Academy is that there is no hurry. Some martial art programs rush students through with expensive belt tests every month, we believe that it is better to spend two years making a great green belt rather than a sloppy black belt.
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United Martial Arts Association Grand Master Frank DiMatteo
Master DiMatteo has over 50 years experience in the Martial Arts and has achieved the rank of 9th Dan. Master DiMatteo specializes in the arts of traditional Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Master DiMatteo also has many years of experience in boxing, both as a fighter and as a coach.
Master DiMatteo has personally trained under Grand Master Kang and Grand Master Moon Ku Baek in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and ground fighting. Master DiMatteo over sees our belt testing and Black Belt training for advancement through the United Martial Arts Association.
Canonsburg's Master Instructor E. Jeffrey Jox
Mr. Jox has over 30 years experience in the Martial Arts and has achieved the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor. Mr. Jox specializes in the arts of traditional Tae Kwon Do and Sport Karate. Mr. Jox has a distinguished tournament career with 7 PKRA state sparring champion titles numerous top ten placings and was ranked nationally in the NASKA top ten in 2005 an has ranked USAMA top ten in 2024 and 2025. Mr. Jox is 2011 Graduate of the Martial Arts Industry Association Instructor College.
Mr. Jox has personally trained under Master DiMatteo in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and ground fighting, as well as Senior Kang's Instructors Master Jackson, Mr. Burns, and Mr. Lacy
Mr. Jox continues to train under the tutelage of Master DiMatteo and seeks advice from the elite martial artists from all over the world.