At Action Karate we believe the family that kicks together sticks together. All classes are open to all ages and all belt ranks. Is your life hectic? Are the kids young? No worries, with us you never sign a contract ever!!!

OUR DOJANG

Located in Maybrook, NY, our Dojang features 2,500 square feet of open space. We welcome you to come by and visit us.

 Exercise

Forms with Kyo Sa Nims Elizabeth and Dawn Bennett
 

OUR FOUNDER

Chung Sa Nim Melissa Paone Master Paone is the founder of Action Karate and has been training in the Martial Arts since the age of 11. As an active Tang Soo Do Master she has won 4 National Black Belt League World Titles in Traditional Korean Forms. As  a Member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame she also has a State Resolution commending her on her accomplishments in Tang Soo Do. She has twice been voted Best Karate Master/Black Belt by Hudson Valley Magazine and was featured in Tae Kwon Do Times as well as the Book Everyday Warriors by Ruth Hunter.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

1. Kyo Sa Nim Elizabeth Bennett

Kyo Sa Nim Bennett has been training in Tang Soo Do for 16 years. Miss Bennett has traveled to Wales, London and Panama competing on an international level. Placing many times in Womens Traditional Korean forms as well as earning a World and National title in Womens Sparring with the International Tang Soo Do Federation. She earned her Black Belt in 1999 and her 3rd degree in 2006. She earned  her Kyo Sa Certification in May of 2007.

2. Kyo Sa Nim Dawn Bennett

Mrs. Bennett has been training in Tang Soo Do for the past 15 years. She earned her first degree in 2001, her Kyo Sa Certification in November 2006, and her 3rd degree in May of 2007.

Kyo Sa Nim Elizabeth Bennett and student after his first break.