Instructors and Staff
All Instructors, Administrators, and Support Staff are Unpaid Volunteers serving with passion and dedication for the Martial Arts and giving back to the community of Piscataway.
To contact the Instructors, email [email protected].
To contact the Instructors, email [email protected].
Founder
Piscataway Dojo was founded by Sensei George Maldonado due to the increase enrollments of children in dojo. Sensei George Maldonado born in 1954, holds the rank of (Nidan) 2nd degree black belt since 1995 in the Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Association. He studied under the late founder and Grandmaster of Cuong Nhu, O'sensei Ngo Dong, from 1986 to 1999. He continues to study under Professor Ernie Cates and has since 1993. He currently holds the rank of 5th degree (Godan) in Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu. He has also studied under Master Danny Glover, Master Steve Wolk and countless other instructors. He was the first student to set foot in the Shojin Cuong Nhu dojo in 1986. In 1994 he started the "Piscataqua Dojo" in Piscataway N J. which he continued as the head instructor until Jan. 1 2008. He is still active teaching and also the liaison between Piscataway Recreation Dept. and the Adult and Children's martial arts program. He is also certified with an extensive background check. Meet George on Facebook as well -
https://www.facebook.com/george.maldonado.351?ref=ts&fref=ts
Piscataway Dojo was founded by Sensei George Maldonado due to the increase enrollments of children in dojo. Sensei George Maldonado born in 1954, holds the rank of (Nidan) 2nd degree black belt since 1995 in the Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Association. He studied under the late founder and Grandmaster of Cuong Nhu, O'sensei Ngo Dong, from 1986 to 1999. He continues to study under Professor Ernie Cates and has since 1993. He currently holds the rank of 5th degree (Godan) in Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu. He has also studied under Master Danny Glover, Master Steve Wolk and countless other instructors. He was the first student to set foot in the Shojin Cuong Nhu dojo in 1986. In 1994 he started the "Piscataqua Dojo" in Piscataway N J. which he continued as the head instructor until Jan. 1 2008. He is still active teaching and also the liaison between Piscataway Recreation Dept. and the Adult and Children's martial arts program. He is also certified with an extensive background check. Meet George on Facebook as well -
https://www.facebook.com/george.maldonado.351?ref=ts&fref=ts
Adult Instructors
Senseis Ray and Tracy have been involved as the main instructors for the children's class since 2007, and have brought their years of combined martial arts experience to classes.
Senseis Ray and Tracy have been involved as the main instructors for the children's class since 2007, and have brought their years of combined martial arts experience to classes.
Sensei Ray Buaron
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Sensei Tracy Buaron
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Black Belt Instructors
These individuals attained their rank of Black Belt on May 29, 2015, and are the first Black Belts that have been trained through Piscataway Martial Arts. They have made a long journey as students and will continue that journey through teaching class and assisting senior instructors.
On May 11, 2018, Senseis Mike and Ankush were promoted to the rank of Nidan in recognition of their continued dedication and mentorship here at Piscataway Dojo.
These individuals attained their rank of Black Belt on May 29, 2015, and are the first Black Belts that have been trained through Piscataway Martial Arts. They have made a long journey as students and will continue that journey through teaching class and assisting senior instructors.
On May 11, 2018, Senseis Mike and Ankush were promoted to the rank of Nidan in recognition of their continued dedication and mentorship here at Piscataway Dojo.
Sensei Ankush De
Nidan - May 2018 |
Sensei Michael Makmur
Nidan - May 2018 |
Sensei Nikhilesh De
Shodan - May 2015 |
Sensei Shail Shukla
Shodan - May 2015 |
New Black Belt Instructors
These individuals attained their rank of Black Belt on May 11, 2018, after many years of training here at Piscataway Martial Arts. Their journey will continue through teaching class and assisting senior instructors.
These individuals attained their rank of Black Belt on May 11, 2018, after many years of training here at Piscataway Martial Arts. Their journey will continue through teaching class and assisting senior instructors.
Sensei Pragya Hooda
Shodan - May 2018 |
Sensei Kia Ansine
Shodan - May 2018 |
Sensei Kenneth Do
Shodan - May 2018 |
Sensei Tanya Chahal
Shodan - May 2018 |
Sensei Manvir Chahal
Shodan - May 2018 |
Assistant Instructors
Assistant Instructors are also students at Piscataway Martial Arts. They are individuals who have shown willingness to be involved in helping others, especially the many younger students at the dojo.
Assistant Instructors are also students at Piscataway Martial Arts. They are individuals who have shown willingness to be involved in helping others, especially the many younger students at the dojo.
Sempai Matt Hagg
Brown Belt, June 2021
Brown Belt, June 2021
Administration
The Dojo Administrators are dedicated parents whose children are students in the program. The administrators handle New Student Registration, Test Registration, Class Attendance, Event Coordination, Uniform Orders, Parent Inquiries and more.
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The Dojo Administrators are dedicated parents whose children are students in the program. The administrators handle New Student Registration, Test Registration, Class Attendance, Event Coordination, Uniform Orders, Parent Inquiries and more.
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Antonio Brito
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Sensei Ray Buaron, Chief Instructor and Program Director
"Martial Arts is a physical exercise to achieve a mental state." Email: [email protected]
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Sensei Tracy Buaron, Instructor and Administration
Email: [email protected]
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Sensei Ankush De, Senior Instructor
Shodan - May 2015, Nidan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Ankush is extremely flexible, and often does not feel pain when put into joint locks. Back to Top |
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Sensei Mike Makmur, Senior Instructor
Shodan - May 2015, Nidan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Mike is now a snowman. Back to Top |
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Sensei Nikhilesh De, Instructor
Shodan - May 2015
Fun Fact! Sensei Nik's beard is able to regrow to full levels within 24 hours. Back to Top |
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Sensei Shail Shukla, Instructor
Shodan - May 2015
Fun Fact! Sensei Shail is rumored to not actually exist, but he has been seen recently in the dojo. Back to Top |
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Sensei Pragya Hooda, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Pragya is secretly Greek. Back to Top |
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Sensei Kia Ansine, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Kia really doesn't like pink. She is also roommates with Sensei Tanya. Back to Top |
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Sensei Kenneth Do, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Kenneth always brings a gun to a knife fight. Back to Top |
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Sensei Tanya Chahal, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Tanya really loves pink. She is also roommates with Sensei Kia. Back to Top |
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Sensei Manvir Chahal, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
Fun Fact! Sensei Manvir is actually nocturnal. Back to Top |
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Sempai Matthew Hagg, Assistant Instructor
Fun Fact! Sempai Matt has no fun facts. Isn't that fun? Back to Top |
