Episode 610 - Master Instructor Michael Celona
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Release Date: 05/31/2021
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info_outlineMaster Instructor Michael Celona is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and owner of the Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA.
I think when somebody fully grasps a certian set of concepts or certain way of doing things, then they can branch out and see how they might change things and become willing to understand and admit that maybe some things they did was a mistake.
Master Instructor Michael Celona- Episode 610
Master Instructor Michael Celona has been training in the Martial Arts for 30 years. Currently holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt. Started to train at age 10, where most kids in the said age gradually fade away from Martial Arts, Master Instructor Celona held on in spite of playing other team sport.
His main style is Pilsung Moo Do under Grandmaster Young H. Kwon of the Pilsung Martial Arts Association, which Master Celona currently serves as Secretary-General.
Master Instructor Michael Celona is the Owner and Master Instructor of Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA. Founded in 2012
Show Notes
In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Iain Abernathy