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Instructors and Staff

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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 PMA08854@gmail.com.

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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


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. 
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Sensei Ray Buaron
Chief Instructor and Program Director
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Sensei Tracy Buaron
​Instructor & Administration

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.
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Sensei Ankush De
Nidan - May 2018
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Sensei Michael Makmur
Nidan - May 2018
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Sensei Nikhilesh De
Shodan - May 2015
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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.
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Sensei Pragya Hooda
Shodan - May 2018

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Sensei Kia Ansine
Shodan - May 2018
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Sensei Kenneth Do
Shodan - May 2018
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Sensei Tanya Chahal
Shodan - May 2018
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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.
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Sempai Matt Hagg
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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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: PMA08854@gmail.com
  • 30+ years of experience with multiple martial arts disciplines, including Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Aikido, Jiujitsu, and Combat Strategies
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since September 2002
  • Volunteered as an Instructor for the Children's Class in 2003
  • Chief Instructor since 2005
  • Certified through a KidSafe background check
  • NJ Certified EMT
  • Treasurer and Trustee, South Bound Brook First Aid Squad

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Sensei Tracy Buaron, Instructor and Administration
Email: traarc@hotmail.com
  • Experienced in Tae Kwon Do
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2006
  • Began assisting with Children's Class in 2007
  • Special Education Teacher in North Plainfield School District
  • Master's Degree in Middle School Mathematics (2007) 
  • Master's Degree in Special Education (2013)
  • Certificates in Elementary Education, Middle School Mathematics, Middle School Science
  • Special Certificate as Teacher of the Deaf
  • Certified in canine behavior training
  • Certified through a KidSafe background check

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Sensei Ankush De, Senior Instructor
Shodan - May 2015, Nidan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2005
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2013
  • Rutgers University Class of 2020; Economics and Information Technology/Informatics
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2016

Fun Fact! Sensei Ankush is extremely flexible, and often does not feel pain when put into joint locks.

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Sensei Mike Makmur, Senior Instructor
Shodan - May 2015, Nidan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2003
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2013
  • Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics Masters Student
  • Graduated Rutgers University Class of 2018; Astrophysics BS
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2014

Fun Fact! Sensei Mike is now a snowman.

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Sensei Nikhilesh De, Instructor
Shodan - May 2015
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2005
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2013
  • News Reporter at CoinDesk, Inc.
  • Graduated Rutgers University Class of 2018; Journalism and Media Studies BA
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2013

Fun Fact! Sensei Nik's beard is able to regrow to full levels within 24 hours.

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Sensei Shail Shukla, Instructor
Shodan - May 2015
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2005
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2013
  • Columbia University Class of 2020; Operations Research
  • Sarah Lawrence College Class of 2019; Operations Research BA
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2015

Fun Fact!​ Sensei Shail is rumored to not actually exist, but he has been seen recently in the dojo.

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Sensei Pragya Hooda, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2005
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2013
  • Rutgers University Class of 2020; Biomedical Engineering
  • Graduated Bridgewater-Raritan High School Class of 2015

Fun Fact!​ Sensei Pragya is secretly Greek.

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Sensei Kia Ansine, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2008
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2015
  • Rutgers University Class of 2021; Exercise Science and Women and Gender Studies
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2017

Fun Fact! Sensei Kia really doesn't like pink. She is also roommates with Sensei Tanya.

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 Sensei Kenneth Do, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2009
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2014
  • Rutgers University Class of 2020; Packaging Engineering
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2016

Fun Fact! Sensei Kenneth always brings a gun to a knife fight.

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Sensei Tanya Chahal, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2008
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2014
  • Rutgers University Class of 2020; Communications and Computer Science
  • Graduated Piscataway High School Class of 2017

Fun Fact! Sensei Tanya really loves pink. She is also roommates with Sensei Kia.

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Sensei Manvir Chahal, Instructor
Shodan - May 2018
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2008
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2015
  • Group Commander for Piscataway HS Air Force Junior ROTC, 2019
  • Cornell University Class of 2024; Computer Science, Air Force ROTC Scholarship
  • Piscataway High School Class of 2020

Fun Fact! Sensei Manvir is actually nocturnal.

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Sempai Matthew Hagg, Assistant Instructor
  • Piscataway Dojo Member since 2012
  • Started as an Assistant Instructor in 2018
  • Piscataway High School Class of 2022
  • First Place Taikyoku finisher at YB Choi Martial Arts Tournament in 2013

Fun Fact! Sempai Matt has no fun facts. Isn't that fun?

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