MASTER DAVID GLADWELL
Kim Studio of Karate at Lebanon Inc.,
 Founded by Master David Gladwell in July of 1985. Master Gladwell has over 28 years instruction in Tae Kwon Do. He is a certified 6th Degree black belt through the Kukkiwon ( Headquarters of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in Seoul, South Korea ) . Master Gladwell participated in the First Kukkiwon Higher Degree Black Belt Testing ever held outside of South Korea, and received his Poomsae (forms) certification, also the prestigious Letter of Citation from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.
The National Association of Professional Martial Artist also assigned Master Gladwell certification in Cardio Kickboxing .
Nominated for induction to the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2004, 2005
Coaching member of USA Taekwondo 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Master 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.
A devout Christian, Master Gladwell is dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of all people in our community, and has received numerous awards and recognition for his involvement and contribution to many local charitable events.
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 Sa Bom Nim ( 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.
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.
MATT DERR
 "SIR DERR", from Myerstown, has been training for over 10 years
in the Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do, and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt from the Kukkiwon, Headquarters of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, based in Seoul, South Korea.
Matt is known as the ENERGY KING, and gets everyone to bring out their very BEST! He instructs Tae Kwon Do, All Star and Pee-Wee Karate.
Matt is also a member of 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 instructs Tae Kwon Do forms technique, and is the Tae Kwon Do Curriculum Director for Kim Studio.
SANTOS VARELA JR.
 Mr. Varela holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do from the Kukkiwon. Santos is strong on physical conditioning to achieve peak performance. He also instructs and directs the Tae Kwon Do contact sparring classes.
RANDY HAYES
 Mr. Hayes has been a student of Tae Kwon Do for over 15 years. He currently holds the ranking of 3rd Degree Black Belt ( Song Sang Nim ) from the Kukkiwon. Perfection of technique and attention to detail is the outstanding strength of this Tae Kwon Do Instructor.
JOYCE GRAHAM
 Joyce has been in the fitness industry for many years, and is one of the originators of the Kim Studio Kickboxing Program. She has been teaching kickboxing classes for Kim Studio over 12 years. She is a certified Kickboxing Instructor through the National Association of Professional Martial Artist ( NAPMA), the American Aerobic Association International (AAAI), also the International Sports Medicine Association (ISMA).
JANELL CARROLL
 Kickboxing Instructor Janell, “walks her talk”. She started Kickboxing Class weighing in at 243 pounds and dropped down to 140 pounds. Over 100 pounds of body weight gone, she is a role model of what kickboxing can achieve. Janell is a certified Kickboxing Instructor through the American Aerobic Association International (AAAI), and the International Sports Medicine Association (ISMA).
BETH REDDINGER
 Beth is a certified fitness trainer, and has been instructing Kickboxing and Toning Classes at Kim Studio for the past 10 years. Nicknamed “Beat ‘em up Beth” , her classes burn a minimum of 800 calories per hour!
JEN 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.
TIFFANY BARE
 Tiffany’s classes are a must have for all Kick boxers who want to “LEARN” as you “BURN”. Her son Matt is a certified 1st Degree Black Belt, and younger son also has over a year training in Tae Kwon Do. At Kim Studio Karate "Families that Kick together, Stick together !"
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