Mr. Teran
Mr. Teran is a 7th
Degree Master Instructor. U.S Marine Corps combat Veteran. Sergeant in
the United States Marine Corps. Diplomatic security for Blackwater and
Triple Canopy. SPS Agent-in Charge direct hire for the U.S Department of
State. Author. Ambassador for AMU.
Mr. Teran
was first introduced to Taekwon-Do at age 5, training under his
instructor SahyunNim Rodolfo Carrera in New York City. Mr. Teran became a
Black belt at age 13, where he first started his initial training as an
assistant instructor teaching children from ages 8-12 and assisting the
adult classes under his instructor's supervision.
At
the age of 15, Mr. Teran had the opportunity to compete at the
Tri-State Championship in Virginia taking Gold in sparring and silver in
the Grand Master Championship. Mr. Teran was a Silver medalist for the
All-American Grand National Championship in New Jersey. In 2015, he
competed once again in the 10th Metro Championship in New Jersey
bringing home a Gold.
His
hard work, dedication and determination has helped him learn and
appreciate Taekwon-Do as an art and has been given the opportunity to
travel to Seoul Korea to train with the Korean Olympic Team.
Upon
his return to the United States, Mr. Teran was offered six more months
to train in Seoul with the Olympic committee, as well as an opportunity
to travel to Colorado Springs for the United States Olympic team trials.
All these years of training, Taekwon-Do has given him the tools and
discipline to take on any challenge life would throw at him. Mr. Teran
joined the Marine Corps at age 18, attending Marine Corps Boot camp in
Parris Island, SC.
Upon
graduation, Mr. Teran was stationed in Camp Lejeune NC, taking on a new
challenge as an Infantry man. In early 1999, he came across a
Taekwon-Do club where he continued his training, and within a few weeks
Mr. Teran became the Chief Instructor for the Marine Corps Taekwon-Do
team. Mr. Teran's main focus was on "fighting" drills while he was
waiting for approval to participate on the Pan American Games in late
1999. In 2002, Mr. Teran attended the Marine Corps Martial Arts program.
Through hard work, blood and sweat he was able to move up the ranks and
graduate as a Marine Corps Martial Arts/Close Combat Instructor
trainer. Mr. Teran continued his service in the military for eight
years. He then left the Marine Corps to pursue other challenges in life.
Mr.
Teran not only became a close combat instructor (Hand-to-Hand) but also
a Military Operation in Urban Terrain instructor (House to House
clearing), Enemy Prisoner of War instructor as well as an attending
advance sniping and counter sniping instructor course. Mr. Teran
attended many other tactical courses to include intensive weapons
training, tactical operations, medical training (Johns Hopkins hospital
and field related) and multiple high threat evasive driving courses to
name a few.
In
2003, Mr. Teran deployed to Iraq, fighting the War on terror. In March
2004, he decided to leave the Marine Corps to join the U.S State
Department as a Private Security Contractor stationed in Iraq,
conducting high threat personal protection for High level dignitaries.
During this time, Mr. Teran would train his teammates in both Taekwon-Do
and Close Combat.
Mr.
Teran promotions/titles are as follow: Personal Security Specialist;
Tactical commander; Quick reaction force commander; Advance
/reconnaissance commander; Air reconnaissance and reaction force; Shift
leader; Detail Leader and finally Agent-in-Charge (Security Protection
Specialist) for the U.S Ambassador /Consul General protective detail and
any other high level Diplomatic Advisors under the U.S Department of
State.
In
2011, Mr. Teran became the Chief Instructor for the Baghdad Taekwon-Do
Club, where he trained the Iraqi Olympic Committee in Baghdad Iraq under
a US – Iraqi Diplomatic program. Shortly after, Mr. Teran reported back
to Washington DC for 6 month intensive training. Upon graduation, he
gained the title of Security Protective Specialist (Agent-in-Charge),
returning to Iraq as his first post as direct hire with the U.S
Department of State.
After
ten and a half years operating in Iraq, Mr. Teran decided to resign his
position with the federal government to continue his teaching and
training in the art that first taught him the basic fundamentals.
"Taekwon-Do is a way of life, by following the tenets of Taekwon-Do it
can only lead to success. What I have learned over all these years is
not just kicking, punching or doing the exercise; but understanding the
importance of these fundamentals and guidelines we must abide by. These
guidelines are what made me successful in life and kept me alive".
Mr.
Teran's understanding of the tenets of Taekwon-Do and the Marine Corps
core values, is what he plans to bring forth into his new school –
courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit,
honor, courage and commitment. In addition, Mr. Teran is also looking
forward to teaching the next generation of students and see them grow
and learn the art of Taekwon-Do.
"One
of the most rewarding things as a teacher is passing my knowledge and
the love for the art. The greatest gift that I can receive is having
those who want to put that extra effort to learn…"
Mr.
Teran has received many awards and letters of recommendations from
American Ambassadors in Iraq, Secretary of State, Consul General,
Certificate of Appreciation from the Baghdad Taekwon-Do Club and many
other Diplomatic figures who were stationed in High Threat. The
International Taekwon-Do Academy has received a ‘Letter of
Proclamation’ from the Jersey City Mayor’s office and a letter from the
New Jersey Governor and two Outstanding Leadership Awards signed by the Mayor of Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Mr.
Teran not only teaches martial arts and teamwork to the youth in our
community but he is also an Ambassador for the Student Veterans of
America Chapter for the American Military University. His focus is to
work with veterans' outreach programs, partnering with other
organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project to provide mentorship and
training for the wounded veterans who suffer from PTSD, CTE and TBI.
Mr.
Teran is specialized not only in personal protection (Diplomatic
Protection in high threat), but he has also been in the fitness industry
for many years. His passion is to teach self-defense and fitness. This
passion has earned him the opportunity to partner up with a bodybuilding
supplement and fitness company, to one day reach the ultimate goal of
becoming a “Sponsored Athlete”.
In
addition, Mr. Teran has also been accepted and is part of the Men’s
Health Fitness Council, where he will share fitness
strategies/exercises, meals plans, etc. and be featured on future
fitness articles.
International
Taekwon-Do Academy has been awarded as the “Best of Jersey City” in the
Martial Arts category for the year 2015 and 2016. Awarded "Best School"
in Championships four years in a row. (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017).
Received the 2016 Excellence Award. Ranked Top ten "Best Instructor" in
Northern New Jersey. Awarded the 2015 & 2016 New Jersey Metro
Taekwon-Do Championship and 2016 New Jersey State Championship.
“We are looking forward to continuing our service in the community and making a difference one student at a time…”
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