Instructors
“Our Instructors Make the Difference”
At the heart of student success at Master P's World Class Tae Kwon Do are the Instructors and Staff leading the classes and operations at our School.
When we say “Our Instructors Make the Difference”, we truly believe that having the right group of teachers guiding your child’s martial arts experience is essential. They must be great martial artists and empathetic communicators and act as coaches, cheerleaders, and mentors for each individual student.
Our Instructors and Staff are responsible for teaching our students as well as organizing and leading special events and community involvement programs to educate the public about the benefits of Tae Kwon Do and help us give back to our local neighborhood. Our Instructors also have amazing personal skills that enable them to effectively communicate martial arts techniques and emotionally support our students along the way to Black Belt!
We’re proud to say our Instructors and Staff are not only great martial artists but great people as well. Read below for more highlights on the names and faces of those who will be guiding your child through an amazing experience learning Tae Kwon Do!
- Instructors are hand-picked and trained on a weekly basis by Master P
- They are phenomenal martial artists and even better role models for our students
- All students receive personal attention in every class thanks to our combined team of full-time and part-time instructors
- Certified Black Belts ranging from 1st to 5th Degree Black Belt
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Master John Pasquantonio
Founder and Master Instructor – 5th Degree Black Belt
- 5th Degree Black Belt
- Founder of Master P’s World Class Tae Kwon Do
- 32 years of martial arts training
- Director of one of the largest martial arts schools in the country (over 700 students)
- Professional experience in the martial arts industry since 2001
- Captain of LeMoyne College Tae Kwon Do team
- Winner of numerous local, state, and collegiate level tournaments
As Director of one of the most successful martial art schools in the country, Master John Pasquantonio has had the opportunity to coach thousands of students in their martial arts training.
Having completed his role as Director at World Class Tae Kwon Do in Buffalo, New York, Master P currently directs all his efforts to bringing the benefits of Tae Kwon Do to the local West Chester community.
He and his professional staff recognize the impact a good teacher can have on a student. Classes offer the perfect blend of discipline and fun, taught by instructors who are patient and enthusiastic.
Ulices Sotelo
Chief Instructor – 2nd Degree Black Belt
- 2nd Degree Black Belt
- 12 years of martial arts training
Growing up as a child I was always fascinated by martial arts. All of my heroes as a child were martial arts actors and athletes. In September of 2010, I was fortunate to have met the World Class team and Master P. I took my very first lesson at the age of 10 and have been training Tae Kwon Do ever since. In 2013, the World Class team took me under their wing as an assistant instructor intern which is when I began my career as an instructor. Later that year, I received my black belt and I am now a 2nd Degree blackbelt. Not only did Tae Kwon Do have a positive impact on the person who I am today, but it also helped me in my other athletic career. Throughout middle school and high school, I played soccer and even played on my college’s club soccer team. Tae Kwon Do has been an amazing part of my life and I plan to continue making martial arts part of my life. My favorite aspect of being a Tae Kwon Do instructor is seeing and helping children, adults, and families develop the best version of themselves through the power of martial arts.
My favorite thing about being a martial arts professional is having the opportunity to watch and facilitate students’ physical and character development through Tae Kwon Do.
I love teaching Tae Kwon Do because every day is different! There’s always a new challenge in training and in teaching. It’s amazing and fulfilling being able to have a beneficial impact on students lives
One of my favorite Tae Kwon Do moments has got to be when I received my black belt. However, being on the other side of a black belt test and see students get their blackbelt tied on has got to be my favorite moments throughout the years. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t gotten teary eyes at Black Belt tests!
Magdalena Stuehrmann
Administrative Director
My favorite part about working in a martial arts school is seeing new students, both kids and adults, thrive in a supportive but challenging environment. It isn’t always comfortable to seek out feedback on a new skill, so watching beginners proudly ask their instructors to check in on a new technique and knowing that they feel confident receiving both praise and constructive criticism from our staff is a great feeling.
I have two favorite Tae Kwon Do moments. The first is seeing my shy younger sister give an explosive, confident Tae Kwon Do demonstration to a large crowd at a fundraiser for the Chester County Hospital and how proud of herself she was after. The second is seeing my younger brother, who had to learn to work around several learning disabilities and physical coordination problems, earn his 2nd degree black belt as a teenager.
I got started with Tae Kwon Do in part because my siblings’ nearly decade-long involvement and positive experience with Master P's World Class Tae Kwon Do. I had recently stopped my ballet training and it seemed a natural fit to start a new physical activity in an environment that already felt familiar.
My favorite technique is the Side Kick. It looks simple, but is certainly not easy, and requires flexibility, precision, and strength to develop clean lines and good technique.
Though I’ve been around Tae Kwon Do since I was a teenager, I only started taking martial arts as an adult, after 14 years of ballet training and after both my siblings had earned their black belts and worked as instructors with Master P. I enjoy helping run the administrative aspects of the school, particularly working on special events and community outreach, as well as getting to know students and their families and helping them have the positive experience my family has had with Master P's World Class Tae Kwon Do over the past decade. When I’m not at Master P’s, you can find me working as an administrator for a local history museum and writing a book on Philadelphia Quaker history.
What Our Students Are Saying
Great comradery within the school, excellent community outreach, incredible instruction
Zachary Heskett
Master P’s sets the bar for what every community based extracurricular school should entail… great comradery within the school, excellent community outreach, incredible instruction… and no one has done a better job of navigating the COVID waters when so many like businesses have faltered.
I would recommend this place to anyone interested
Jaimie Manley
My daughter & I have been doing TKD for over a year at Master P’s & we absolutely love it! All of the instructors are amazing and the studio is always so clean. We’ve not only accomplished things I never thought we would do, but we are having fun doing it alongside with other great family’s whom we have become friends with. Also, it is the most intense, fun workout without going to a boring gym. I would recommend this place to anyone interested in pursuing TKD.
The staff is extremely friendly and enthusiastic.
N Garrett
I really can’t say enough positive things about this school. The staff is extremely friendly and enthusiastic. The school is very well run and feels more like a family than a business. They truly care about my kids and it shows as my kids eagerly look forward to going to class 2x week. Truly a World Class School run by a wonderful leader in Master P and his tremendous staff.
The atmosphere is always positive and inviting.
Jon Ziss
My son has been training for almost 11 years. Master P’s World Class Tae Kwon Do is truly world class. The atmosphere is always positive and inviting. No two classes are the same and are always challenging & fun. The instructors strive to get the best out of each student and help them achieve their full potential. I highly recommend Master P’s World Class Tae Kwon Do.
They do an excellent job
Qing Esq
The staff at MPTKD genuinely care about their students and the community. They do an excellent job of fostering a positive, fun environment where children and adults can learn and exercise, even doing so together. The time that my son and I have spent together at MPTKD has been some of the best and most memorable father-son time that we have had. I can not imagine another activity that we could have shared for 12 years and thousands of hours that would have been better for us physically, mentally and from our relationship perspective.
The benefits are endless
Susan Hagan
My 7 year old son has said: if I need to give up an activity, please let me continue with doing Tae Kwon Do. He loves it that much. The benefits are endless; improving his self-confidence, flexibility, muscle tone and focus to name a few. He has met new friends and enjoys the positive vibes and energy when he is in class. Master P, Master McDowell, and the rest of the TKD team are amazing and talented. Keep up the wonderful work!
Master P’s Tae Kwon Do has done wonders for my six year old
Lauren Hassinger
Master P’s Tae Kwon Do has done wonders for my six year old who struggled with focus. His transformation over the past two years has really been amazing. Master P and staff are all welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone.
I love every minute I spend with my family at Master P’s!
John Wawrzyniak
The best atmosphere going for kids and family. Master P’s has done wonders for my oldest and from her experience, I started practicing as well. I love every minute I spend with my family at Master P’s!
My daughter looks forward to class every time.
Becca Miller Grisillo
We love Master P’s! My daughter looks forward to class every time. The instructors are amazing and never fail to impress us.
We are so happy with our experience here.
Christy Sonnenberg Coluccio
We are so happy with our experience here. The instructors are so good (and patient!) and my kids never give me a hard time going to class as they have with other activities. We love how family-friendly the school is and appreciate the efforts of all staff for the events that are planned throughout the year.
I have gained lifelong friendships and skills to make me a better person
Melanie Fox
Since becoming a student and member of Master P’s Tae Kwon Do community, I have grown more confident and athletic. It is the one place I can go where I always see friendly faces and gain support from compassionate and talented teachers. The staff is always available for extra help when I am working on a particular goal. Master P’s Tae Kwon Do is somewhere I believe I have gained lifelong friendships and skills to make me a better person.
See How Our Instructors Make the Difference
One Free Week!
All new students start with our beginner martial arts trial program. Once registered, participants receive one free week of classes. No experience? No problem! Contact us today at 610-692-6767 to speak with one of our senior instructors.