Instructors

Kwan Jang Nim Garth Charland (TSDMA #005)

began studying martial arts over thirty years ago. He holds a seventh degree black belt in the art of Tang Soo Do, and has studied other arts extensively. More than that, he has been teaching the martial arts for almost 30 years. He has devoted his life to being a teacher and student of martial arts and incorporate all that he has learned through life in his teaching and training. More...

Sabomnim Cory Lutkus

a 4th degree Master Black Belt (promoted on January 31st, 2015), began in the art of Tang Soo Do at age 4 under the instruction of Master Garth Charland. In 2002 he began to get into the competition scene and in 2004, he became a member of Team Straight Up where he competed under Mr. Joe Greenhalgh. He began to compete on the National and International level. In 2009 he joined the Amerikick World Competition Team. Master Cory actively trains and teaches at the same karate school he started with. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart University, and is a poplular DJ. He has 27 World Champion titles, in weapons, forms, and fighting. On April 27th, 2010, he was honored by the Watertown Gold Circle of Sports with a special award from the state of CT. In January 2015 was not only promoted to Master, but also was the year's recipient of the TSMDA Codes and Tenets Award. Master Lutkus is now a producer for NBC, and he still teaches at CIKF. 

Kyo Sa Nim Matthew DeLuca (3rd degree black belt)

Kyo Sa Nim Matthew DeLuca (3nd degree black belt). He has been a student here at CIKF for over 16 years and loves to teach children, he is just a great big kid! Mr. DeLuca graduated from Holy Cross High School and is attending college at UCONN. 

Instructor Justyn Welsh (3rd degree black belt)


Recently promoted to 3rd degree black belt: Justyn is now in his Freshman year of  college, and never misses the opportunity to come to take class and teach class. Justyn has been in the martial arts for most of his life and is an excellent role model and life coach to our junior students. Justyn does such a great job at birthday parties that some repeat customers are asking for him to do their party.