Interview with Instructor Siaka Harding

Mr. Siaka Harding recently received his 3rd dan black belt in 2008 and has been teaching at Jun Chong Tae Kwon do since 2004.His Background:
Born in Washington DC to parents from Sierra Leone, Mr. Siaka Harding was then able to live in several countries because his father was an Ambassador. He began training in Kenpo Karate where he received his first black belt and became exceptionally good at sparring. He later received another black belt in Tae Kwon Do while living in Colton. When he moved to Los Angeles permanently, he shopped around at several schools before he found Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do. He liked the traditional values, the discipline, and the similar sparring styles. Mr. Harding has now become fully integrated into the Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do system, testing for his 2nd and 3rd dan black belts and even teaching adult group classes, exclusive black belt classes, and private lessons at the school. Mr. Harding has competed in numerous tournaments with many wins including an Amateur World Championship and has represented Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do several times in Men's Team Sparring. When Mr. Harding is not at the studio, he's found pursuing his other passions in acting and producing.
His Teaching Philosophy:
“I love to help students reach their full potential and realize that as they excel, the lessons they learn can be used in training and in life to have complete balance.”

What to Expect in His Classes:
“Students in my class know that I come with an open heart and an open mind to pour out knowledge and care in order to help them develop into great martial artists.”