Welcome to the official website of the United States Taekwon-do Center and Red Tiger Taekwon-do. Established in 1983 by Master Mario Cancelliere under the "EL" (Elevated Station) in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, the USTC-RED TIGER has become one of the most respected and recognizable martial arts organizations in the United States. With nearly 20 locations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Arizona and Puerto Rico the USTC hopes to spread Taekwon-do to students of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Through its family discounted programs, no contractual agreements, flexible hours and variety of classes, the USTC-Red Tiger demonstrates its commitment to students of all ages and abilities.

2010 WORLD QUALIFIERS
&
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

DATE: August 13-14

PLACE: San Jose, CA

INFORMATION: Download [pdf]

SPARRING SEMINAR
WITH
DAVID KERR

On July 16-17, 2010 nearly 100 participants took part in an intensive 2-day Sparring Course with 4-time World Champion, Sa bum David Kerr .  The seminar hosted by Sa bum Marcello F. Cancelliere of Red Tiger Tkd and the ITF-USA covered Conditioning, Strategy, Timing, Counter Attacking and Speed and was attended by ITF-USA Members from all over the East Coast as well Canada.  Sa bum Kerr not only taught many of the fundamentals that have made him one of the ITF's best competitors but also demonstrated all of the techniques that have made him so successful.  His combination of knowledge, attention to detail, speed, power and passion for teaching made for an extraordinary seminar.

"I was impressed by his energy, knowledge and passion.  Here was a 4 time World Champion that demonstrated an amount of humility not readily seen in today's elite althletes", states Sa bum Marcello F. Cancelliere.  "He communicated with the junior belts and children as easily as he did with members of the US National Team. It was truly a learning experience that we would love to experience again in the near future."

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Special thanks to the following students for their participation in the Tkd Demonstration on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Nazareth Dance Academy Camp: Sa bum Cohen, Ms. Judy Kazansky, Ken Brough, Alyssa Lawson, Lauren Felici, Noel Aviso, Shiajia Mitchell, Markie Cancelliere, Lataya Mitchell, Julia Lawson, Jacob Riti and Pablo Markovsky.

We would like to take the time to thank our past sponsors for supporting the US Team in 2007 at the ITF World Championship in Canada, as well as our current sponsors this year. [2007 Sponsor Ads] - This is a list of our past sponsors and the ads that were displayed in the World Championship commemorative booklet, the current ones will be posted shortly.

Students of the Month

Ethan Carfagno	Melissa Neri	Dr. Lynnette Mawhinney