Master Instructor

Senior Master Serdinsky

Senior Master Serdinsky is the Master Instructor of the USMAA. Master Serdinsky is an eighth degree Black Belt and combines over 30 years of Martial arts experience in every class. Master Serdinsky has a unique way of combining his traditional base with cutting edge progressive thinking, and extreme conditioning. Mr. Serdinsky is nationally certified by the USTF United States Taekwondo Foundation 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. Master Serdinsky is a nationally certified coach and referee by the (AAU) Amateur Athletic Union. These credentials insure you that he is committed to excellence and continued training.

Master 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. Master Serdinsky has also trained with Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, and Grandmaster Yong Il Kong. In 2005 Master 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. Master 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. His Grandmaster was responsible for making Master Serdinsky the complete, well rounded martial artist he is.

Master Serdinsky was a long time member of the Team USA National Taekwondo Competition Team. He was voted Team Captain in 1997 and 2003. Master Serdinsky is also a winner of state, regional, national, and international tournaments which has helped give him his nickname of “Trainer of Champions.” Master Serdinsky helped coach the Team USA Junior Girls winning a Gold Medal at the 2002 GTF World Championships. Master Serdinsky not only trains in Taekwondo, he cross trains in Jiu - Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and numerous weapons styles including: Escrima, nunchuku, jo-staff, tonfa, and knife fighting.

When Master 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, hunting, or riding his Quad & Dirt Bike. Master Serdinsky also enjoys riding his Harley Davidson around the countryside. Master 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 is a highly sought after motivational speaker and personal trainer. He is dedicated to bringing out the best in each and every one of his students.