Sa Bo Nim 'Master'  John Mannion

John is very dedicated to Martial Arts training. After training and competing in very high levels of competitive sports John has dedicated his life to training and teaching Martial. He is an experienced teacher in Tang Soo Do and has stayed loyal to the Korean/Chinese Martial Art. His path also includes influences from: Japan, Israel, Brazil and America with exposure to arts such as Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Krav Maga and others.  John is also an Ex Div 1 Athlete & Personal Trainer. 

John's training philosophy includes training the Body-Mind-Spirit, Physical Fitness, Cardio, Real Self Defense, Mental Training & Spiritual Growth. He has a passion for teaching children and adults and VALR has an environment that combines discipline, focus, self-esteem and fun.

• 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate.
• 12+ Years Training & Instructing in Tang Soo Do under Master John Gehosky www.pacifickaratelajolla.com (Master Instructor Gehosky holds a 7th Degree Black Belt with 31 years of teaching & training experience in Tang Soo Do Karate).
• Experience in the following: Traditional Karate, Ho Sin Sul (Arm Bars & Wrist Lock Submissions), Weapons Defense.
• 20 Years of Physical Fitness including 4 years experience as a Certified Personal Trainer.
• EX-Collegiate Division 1 Athlete.
• College Graduate with Bachelors in Communications.

John Mannion also Coached the Under 8 ' Shadow Dragons ' of PYSL to a great season. Congratulations Shadow Dragons! 

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