Owner/Chief Instructor: Phillip J. Wago, 7th Dan

Instructor
Career Highlights and Innovation:: Spanning more than 40 years of international martial arts leadership and experience; 27 years of professional military service, and small business ownership. Master Phillip J. Wargo is a 7th Degree Black Belt with the American Taekwondo Association (ATA)and the designated ATA Ambassador of Government Affairs. He is an International Master Instructor and International Referee with the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), and participated in the 24th Olympic games in Seoul Korea as the U.S. representitive on the WTF Evaluation Board. Master Wargo is the only duel rated Master with the ATA and WTF in the United States. Experience: Entered martial arts instruction in the early 1960's teaching MooDukKwan Taekwondo at Sigwards Sports Academy under Grand Master Richard Chun in New York City. As a member of the United States Army since 1965 he rose to rank of Colonel. During his military career he taught Taekwondo and other martial arts to U.S. Army Special Forces, Ranger, Airborne, Infantry and Armor Units, including hundreds of U.S. allied officers from eight foreign countries. He has operated and established many Taekwondo schools at various military installations across the United States, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, and Europe. His first Taekwondo school was on a military base at the Youngsan post in Seoul, Korea in 1965. He started the first American Taekwondo Association school in Seoul, Korea in 1980 while assigned as the Commanding Officer of the elite Korean Service Corps. He participated in many international tournaments during the 1970's and 1980's. In 1965 he won first place in Sparring at the first East Coast Championship and this accomplished earned him recognition in Black Belt Magazine. In 1966 he won the title of American Champion after competing in several tournaments in Seoul, Korea and the Demilitarized Zone. He also trained hundreds of Korean and Vietnamese soldiers during the 1960's and 1970's. He is credited with developing and implimenting the World Taekwondo Federation tournament rules in the early 1980's. In 1989, after completing a lengthy qualifications course and thesis on the martial art of Taekwondo, he was designated an International Master Instructor of the Art and Science of Taekwondo by the Federation. In 1984 he was certified as an International referee, and that same year, he was the only American to be selected to serve on the Taekwondo Evaluation Board of the WTF during the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul Korea. He currently serves as a National Advisor for the ATA and the Ambassador For Government Affairs, personally designated  by the President and founder of the ATA and WTTU (World Traditional Taekwondo Union), Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee. He has extensive self defense and martial arts experience with black belts in four other systems. He is a motivational speaker with Success Motivation Institute (SMI) providing his students, small to medium sized businesses, and individuals training in personal and professional development. During the 1980's he was the U.S. Army's representitive to the U.S.Congress responsible for anti-terrorism training given to members of both houses of the Congress prior to their departure on overseas visits. He was the Chief the U.S Army's Physical Fitness Training Department responsible for the first major improvement in the U.S. Army's tarining program and test known as the APRT in 1980. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Management / Education from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Tampa, in Tampa Florida.  He is the Owner and Chief Instructor for Martial Arts and Taekwondo at his own Martial Arts School in Manassas, VA, Wargo's Martial Arts, U.S.A. incorporated. Currently, he is a designated Special Advisor to the CJCS, and trains individuals, students, and businesses in SongAhm Taekwondo, Specialty Martial Arts Classes, and Personal and Professional Effectiveness. 

Age doesn't matter... Desire matters.
At the Wargo’s Martial Arts USA, we are not only interested in just teaching self-defense, we are interested in the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention is a feature of each and every class, allowing all students to progress quickly and confidently toward their personal goals. Our instructors take their responsibility seriously as role models for our students, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership and good values. 

We realize that each student possesses different physical abilities. Size and strength vary with each individual. Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our program will enhance your physical capabilities and maximize your self-defense skills. You will understand exactly what it takes, mentally and physically, to defend yourself or your loved ones should the need ever arise.

The curriculum at Wargo’s Martial Arts USA is based on two concepts: 'positive mental attitude' and 'high goal setting.' Our classes are safe, enjoyable, and will motivate you to achieve more than ever. We need positive ways to vent our frustrations, and build self-esteem. With today's busy lifestyles, martial arts ranks high in helping you achieve your fitness goals while you learn something of great value.

Specific training is offered at Wargo’s that can equip you to effectively defend yourself, learn how to use , earn a prestigious Wargo’s Black Belt - all while you get in great shape. Of course, you choose what area of expertise to pursue.

 “Success becomes a habit” Combination of our philosophy and a positive mental attitude that you will gain at Wargo’s Martial Arts USA – it will pour into the rest of your life.

TRAINING LOCATION
 
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 Wargo's Martial Arts USA
 8088 Sudley Rd.
 Manassas, VA 20109

Telephone: 703-361-1759
 

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Homepage: http://www.wargosmartialartsusa.com

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