Our Instructors

Sa Bom Nim David Gladwell

Kim Studio of Karate at Lebanon Inc., founded by Sa Bom Nim David Gladwell in July of 1985. Mr. Gladwell has over 25 years instruction in Tae Kwon Do. He is a certified 5th  Degree black belt through the Kukkiwon ( Headquarters of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in Seoul,  South Korea ) .

Sa Bom Nim Gladwell has a passion for this Martial Art. He has instructed over 5000 people the benefits of Tae Kwon Do  in the Central PA area.

During his years as an instructor, Mr. Gladwell has also been actively developing and
implementing several specialized programs dealing with issues such as bully-proofing along with programs for kids with A.D.D. & A.D.H.D. These programs have been designed with the help of registered, practicing school teachers and Black Belt experts.  His instructors teach these programs in area public schools as well as in his classes.

Sa Bom Nim Cindy Johnston

Sa Bom Nim Cindy Johnston has  been training for over 15 years at Kim Studio. She Is the first  person to achieve  the level of 4th degree Black Belt from Kim Studio Karate in Lebanon . Sa Bom Nim Johnston instructs morning Taekwondo Classes, also is a Chemistry Professor at  Lebanon Valley College. She is  certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 


 

 

 

 

Todd Gladwell

Mr. Gladwell, (Todd) is the son of founder David Gladwell, and has been training in Tae kwon do for over 22 years.
He obtained  his First Degree Black Belt in 1991, at age 11,  now  Todd holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt, from the Kukkiwon. 

He has competed in and won several  regional tournaments, Todd has also uses his skills by way of demonstrations, to raise funds for many local charity and disaster relief organizations in our community.

Mr. Gladwell is one of the Team Leaders for the Kim Studio Tigers Demonstration team.

 


                 

                                                                                                                      

Debbie Wirl

Mrs. Wirl has over 10 years  of training in Tae Kwon Do,
and holds a  3rd Degree Black Belt from the Kukkiwon. Debbie is a perfectionist in forms technique, and is the Tae Kwon Do Curriculum Director for Kim Studio.  She is certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Kantner

Mr. Kantner, from the ELCO school District, has over 10 years of training in Tae Kwon Do, and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt
 from the Kukkiwon. “Tengo un bachillerato en Espaňol, y yo puedo enseňar Tae Kwon Do en Espaňol; además puedo hablar en Español y puedo tradweir la lengua.” Jonathan instructs Pee-Wee Karate, All Star Karate, and Tae Kwon Do Classes. He is certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 

 

  

 

                           

 

                 

Justin Swingholm

Mr. Swingholm has trained for more than 10 years in the Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do, and holds a 3nd Degree Black Belt from the Kukkiwon. Justin is a kicking machine, and is the Captain of the Kim Studio Tiger Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Team. He instructs the MMA classes. He is certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cindy Kreider

 Mrs. Kreider, is the instructor of the Pee-Wee Karate Program for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Cindy holds a degree in Physical Therapy with a specialty in Pediatrics as well as Sports Medicine. She has an extensive background in early childhood gross motor skill development, and also working with children of special needs. As a mother of 3 young children, she also understands the challenges and concerns facing today's young parents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ron Liddick

Mr. Liddick holds a First Degree Black Belt in Tae kwon do, from the Kukkiwon.He has studied other Martial Art styles prior to  Tae kwon do training, Mr. Liddick  instructs the Mixed Martial Art classes and Special Weapons class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Santos Varela Jr.

Mr. Varela holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do from the Kukkiwon. Santos is strong on physical conditioning to achieve peak performance. He also teaches and directs the Tae Kwon Do contact sparring classes. He is certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 

 

 

 

 

                                        

 

 

     

Joyce Graham

Joyce has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years, and is the Director of the Kim Studio Kickboxing Program. She has been teaching kickboxing classes for Kim Studio over 10 years. She is certified through the National Association of Professional Martial Artist for kickboxing, and through the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 

 

 

 

 

                             

 

 

             

Beth Reddinger

Beth is a certified fitness trainer, and instructs Kickboxing and Toning Classes at Kim Studio. Nicknamed “Beat ‘em up Beth” , her classes burn a minimum of 800 calories per hour! She is certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Janell Carroll

Kickboxing Instructor Janell, “walks her talk”. She started Kickboxing Class weighing in at 243 pounds and dropped to a slim 140 pounds. Over 100 pounds of body weight gone, she is a role model of what kickboxing can achieve.
She is certified by the American Red Cross for Child and Adult CPR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Firestine

Jen has been involved in fitness most of her life. Having a strong background in dance, choreography of kickboxing routines comes second nature to her, making her classes exciting and FUN! Being a former Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader, she has no problem motivating her class. Jen is also a student of Tae Kwon Do, along with her daughter Grace and Evelyn.

 

 

 

 

 

  
                       


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