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Chief Instructor
Mr. Jeff Serdinsky
Mr. Serdinsky is the Chief Instructor and President of Martial Arts America with over 1000 active students. Mr. Serdinsky is a sixth degree Black Belt and combines over 30 years of Martial arts experience in every class. Mr. Serdinsky is nationally certified by the USTF United States Taekwondo Federation and The Choong Sil Kwon Taekwondo Federation. He is also Internationally certified by the late Grand Master Park Jung Tae, the President of the Global Taekwondo Federation. Mr. Serdinsky is a nationally certified coach and referee by the (AAU) Amateur Athletic Union. Mr. Serdinsky was given the prestigious honor of being inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall Of Fame. Mr. Serdinsky earned his Ph.D in martial psychology and martial science from the University of Asian Martial Arts Study. These credentials insure you that he is committed to excellence and continued training.
Mr. Serdinsky is a sought after speaker / Instructor at martial arts seminars. He has developed business systems that help the school owner maximize their potential. His high energy martial arts seminars are extremely motivating and cutting edge. They will surely bring out the best in you. Mr. Serdinsky is the President of the USMAA - United States Martial Arts Alliance. Mr. Serdinsky is also the founder and director of the NJMAA New Jersey Martial Arts Association which helps schools and instructors throughout the state become the best that they can be. Mr. Serdinsky is the creator of the Master Kick Martial Arts Academy Franchise. He developed Master Kick for his Black Belts who desire to own and operate their own academy.
Mr. Serdinsky has trained with the legendary Grandmasters of our time. He had the honor of training with the late great Grandmaster Park Jung Tae for many years. Grandmaster Park was present at Mr. Serdinsky's 4th Dan Test in 1996 and Certified him in The GTF. In 2003 at the WTA World Championships Mr. Serdinsky and one of his senior students performed at the opening ceremony, demonstrating one of the patterns Grandmaster Park invented in honor of his passing. Mr. Serdinsky has also trained with Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, and Grandmaster Yong Il Kong. In 2005 Mr. Serdinsky led a demonstration team at the USTF National Championships in Dallas, Texas. The demonstration was to honor the great Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi. Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi was responsible for creating the Taekwondo patterns Hwa Rang, Choong Moo, and Ul Ji. He is truly one of the founding fathers and pioneers of Taekwondo. 5 of the original Korean Demonstration Team members were present at that time making this demo very prestigious. Mr. Serdinsky not only honored the Grandmasters with the patterns they invented, he also honored his instructor by performing a 15 minute self-defense demonstration that displayed how all of the arts can work together. Grandmaster McNeely was responsible for making Mr. Serdinsky the complete, well rounded martial artist he is.
Mr. Serdinsky was a long time member of the Team USA National Taekwondo Competition Team. He was voted Team Captain in 1997 and 2003. Mr. Serdinsky is also a winner of numerous state, regional, national, and international tournaments which has helped give him his nickname of “Trainer of Champions.” Mr. Serdinsky helped coach the Team USA Junior Girls winning a Gold Medal at the 2002 GTF World Championships. Mr. Serdinsky not only trains in Taekwondo, he cross trains in Jui - Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and numerous weapons styles including: Escrima, nunchuku, jo-staff, tonfa, and knife fighting. Mr. Serdinsky's students include National & World Champion Competitors, Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Marines, and Police. Mr. Serdinsky is an expert in survival tactics and hosts special seminars for law enforcement and other governement officials. These seminars include Close Quarter Combat (CQC), knife and gun defense, mountaineering/tracking, and unique special ops training for specific crisis scenerio's. Mr. Serdinsky has martial arts programs in Seton Hall and Drew University. and has personally trained his Black Belt Instructors that teach the programs for Seton Hall & Drew.
When Mr. Serdinsky is not kicking, punching or body building he can be found in the mountains hunting, fishing, and off-roading. He enjoys the solitude of the outdoors and prefers to spend his “non conditioning time” fly fishing in a cool river or riding his Dune Buggy & 4 wheeler. Mr. Serdinsky also enjoys riding his Harley Davidson around the beautiful farmlands of New Jersey and Pennsylvannia. Mr. Serdinsky returned home victorious from the 2003 World Championships with 5 medals. Three of which were gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Mr. Serdinsky was voted the USTF Instructor of the year in 2003 & 2004, for his outstanding dedication and leadership to his students. One can’t help but to be motivated by his presence. He brings out the best in each and every one of his students.
If you would like to have Mr. Serdinsky visit your school for a seminar, call us at 908.317.KICK to reserve your date and time. Mr. Serdinsky is available for the following seminars:
Jui Jitsu - Children & Adults
Advanced Competition Sparring
Plyometrics & Competition Conditioning
Tie Ups & Takedowns
MMA Cross Training
Knife Fighting / Defense
Combat Street Defense - Including Knife & Gun Disarms
Weapons Seminars - Nunchaku, Arnis Stick, & Jo-Staff
Instructor Training Classes
Private Lessons
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Head Instructor
Sharon Serdinsky
Mrs. Serdinsky is a 5th Degree Black Belt and the Head Instructor / Manager at Jeff Serdinsky’s Martial Arts America. Mrs. Serdinsky has been a student of Mr. Serdinsky since 1994. Mrs. Serdinsky not only teaches the Taekwondo classes with Mr. Serdinsky, but leads the Cardio Kick Program. Mrs. Serdinsky is an excellent role model for all ages of female martial artists. Her perseverance and committment to excellence are the driving force behind her success. Mrs. Serdinsky is an eleven time National Champion, and the 2003 International Grand Champion winning 5 gold medals. Mrs. Serdinsky is the Womens World Powerbreaking Champion with a 6 board sidekick. Mrs. Serdinsky is also a member of Team USA and travels afar competing for our country. She is a born motivator, and will bring out the best in everyone of her students. Below is a list of her achievements at Black Belt:
- MAA Competition Team Member
- Instructor At The J.C.C. TKD Program
- Numerous Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware AAU State Champion
- AAU Capital State Games-Double Gold medalist
- 11 time USTF & AAU State, Regional, and National champ
- 1998 Silver medalist at AAU Nationals
- 1998 Choong Sil Medal Recipient
- 1998 CTF National Sparring Champion
- 2nd place in National Points
- 1999 MAA Competitor of the year
- 1999 AAU N.J. State Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 1999 CTF Regional Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 1999 AAU National Champion Gold Medalist in Forms
- 1999 CTF N.J. State Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 1999 CTF Nationals Silver Medal in Sparring
- 1999 AAU Morris Cup Double Gold Medalist in Forms and Sparring
- 2000 AAU N.J. State Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2000 AAU Mid Atlantic Regional Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2000 AAU Nationals Double Gold Medalist in Forms and Sparring
- 2000 AAU Morris Cup Triple Gold Medalist in Forms,Sparring, & Olympic
- 2000 MAA Competitor of the year
- 2001 USTF Grand National Championships 3rd Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2001 AAU N.J. State Championships Gold Medal Sparring and Bronze Medal Forms
- 2001 AAU National Championships Gold Medal Sparring and Silver Medal Forms
- 2001 USTF North Regional Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2002 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Forms and 3rd Sparring
- 2002 USTF Grand National Championships 1st Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2002 USTF Summer National Championships 2nd Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2002 USTF North Regional Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2002 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2003 USTF Grand National Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2003 USTF New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2003 USTF/WTA International Championships winning 5 Gold Medals 1st Forms, 1st Sparring, and 1st in Power Breaking
- 2003 Team USA National Competition Team Member
- 2003 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Sparring and 3rd Forms
- 2003 USTF Black Belt Finals 1st Forms, 1st Sparring, and 1st in Board Breaking
- 2004 USTF Grand National Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2004 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Forms - did not spar because of pregnancy
- 6/2/2005 Proud Mother of Baby Mikayla
- 2007 AAU Mid Atlantic Regional Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2007 AAU New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2008 9.21.08 Full Contact Kickboxing Champion 125 lb division
- Assistant Coach of Jeff Serdinsky’s Martial Arts America Competition Team
Certified Instructors
- MAA Competition Team Member
- MAA S.W.A.T. Team Member
- 2001 AAU N.J. State Championships Silver Medal Forms & Gold Medal Sparring
- 2002 MAA Student Of The Year
- 2002 AAU N.J. State Championships Gold Medal Forms & Gold Medal Sparring
- 2002 USTF Grand National Championships 1st Forms
- 2002 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Forms
- 2003 USTF Grand National Championships 1st Forms & 1st Sparring
- 2003 USTF/WTA International Championships Silver Medal Forms & Bronze Medal Sparring
- 2003 USTF New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2003 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Sparring and 1st Forms
- 2003 USTF Connecticut State Championships 2nd Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2003 USTF Black Belt Finals 1st Sparring & 1st Forms
- 2004 MAA Black Belt Of The Year
- 2004 USTF New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms & 1st Sparring
- 2004 USTF Connecticut State Championships 1st Forms & 1st Sparring
- 2004 USTF Grand National Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2004 USTF Winter National Championships 1st Forms & 2nd Sparring
- 2005 USTF/NATA Connecticut State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2005 USTF Summer National Championships 3rd Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2005 ICTF International Championships 2nd Forms
- 2005 USTF Winter National Championships 3rd Sparring
- 2005 USTF Black Belt Finals 1st Forms
- 2005 MAA Awards Banquet - Best With Kids / Students Choice Award
- 2006 NJMAA New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2006 Head Instructor at Camp Harmony Program
- 2006 MAA Assistant Instructor of the year
- 2007 Earned Certified Instructor Collar
- 2007 AAU Mid Atlantic Regional Champion 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2007 AAU New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- Co-Captain of MAA Competition Team
- MAA Competition Team Member
- 1999 - Present - Academic Achiever
- 2003 USTF New Jersey State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2004 USTF New Jersey State Championships 3rd Forms & 3rd Sparring
- 2005 USTF Connecticut State Championships 2nd Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2005 MAA Awards Banquet - Voted Best With Kids
- 2006 NJMAA New Jersey State Championships 2nd Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2006 MAA Awards Banquet - Black Belt Of The Year - Best With Kids - Outstanding Red Collar
- 2007 AAU Mid Atlantic Regional Championships 3rd Forms and 3rd Sparring
- 2007 AAU New Jersey State Championships 2nd Forms and 3rd Sparring
- 2007 USMAA New Jersey State Championships 3rd Sparring & 3rd Forms
- 2008 USMAA National Instructor Certification
Assistant Instructors
Jeff Serdinsky’s Martial Arts America has over 200 Black Belts in their National Instructor Training Program. Here is a list of a few of the most active Red Collar Assistant Instructors that are working towards their Black Certified Instructor collar. These Black Belts are a major part of our team and assist with teaching every week.
- MAA Competition Team Member
- 2004 USTF New Jersey State Championships 2nd Forms & 1st Sparring
- 2004 USTF Connecticut State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2005 USTF Connecticut State Championships 1st Forms and 1st Sparring
- 2006 NJMAA New Jersey State Championships 1st Sparring
- 2007 MAA Awards Banquet - Most Improved Black Belt
- 2007 AAU Mid Atlantic Regional Championships 1st Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2007 AAU New Jersey State Championships 2nd Forms and 2nd Sparring
- 2007 USMAA New Jersey State Championships 2nd Sparring & 2nd Forms
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