He began his Martial Arts training at the age of 12 in Judo and later went on to train in Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of GrandMaster Byung Min Kim. For the past 10 years Mitchell Barron has been under the instruction of Grand Master Sung Soo Lee. For the past 20+ years he has co-owned and operated NorthEastern Martial Arts Academy in Florida, New York with his wife Suzyn. For six years he studied Northern and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu, a Chinese Martial Art, under World Champion Sifu Karl Romain.

In February of 1997 Mitchell Barron was Certified as an International Self-Defense Rape Awareness and Prevention Instructor in California under the direction of Mr. Robert Ferguson, Founder of the RAP program. Mitchell is also a National Advisor for The Rape Awareness and Prevention Organization.

In 1999 Master Barron was named in Action Martial Arts Magazine for who's who in the Martial Arts. In 2004 & 2005 he was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

in 1986, Suzyn and her husband, Mitchell, established NorthEastern Martial Arts Academy in Florida, New York as co-owners and together operate this successful traditional martial arts school.

Suzyn Barron was certified in February, 1997 as an International Self-Defense Rape Awareness and Prevention Instructor in California with the Rape Awareness and Prevention Organization International under the direction of its founder, Robert Ferguson. Recently, Suzyn is also a National Advisor for The RAP Organization.

Francesca is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and just recently graduated from the University of Pheonix, majoring in Secondary Education. She works in a local school teaching Math on a secondary level. She has been training for over 10 years in Tae Kwon Do and currently is a 2nd dan black belt. She also runs the Ninja Extreme Program. In addition she has been babysitting for the past 15 years and has worked with the ARC of Rockland County.

Joey is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is most commonly known as Frank the Freeze Guy because of the numerous Tae Kwon Do choreography's he has been in. He has been training at NEMAA for 10 years. He enjoys teaching his Wednesday white belt class . He enjoys passing his knowledge to his students. Joey is currently attending S.S. Seward High School where he enjoys playing baseball, golf, and spending time with his friends. He plans to study Tae Kwon Do throughout his life.

Lisa is a 1st Dan Black Belt. She trained when she was about 10 years old but had to stop for a few years because of high school sports. She has been teaching over 4 yeas now. Currently, Lisa teaches every day except Friday. Lisa is currently trying to get into the NYPD DEP.

Brendon is a 2nd dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do, 2nd dan black belt in Isshinryu Karate, and has also studied Capoeira, Aikido, Hapkido and Yang style Tai Chi. He has been studying Tae Kwon Do for 11 years, Isshinryu Karate for 7 years and has medaled in many tournaments in Tae Kwon Do, including 3 Junior Olympics, 8 State tournaments, 3 National tournaments and 3 international tournaments as well as numerous local tournaments. In these competitions he has competed in the following events, Sparring, Forms, and Breaking. In addition to competing in these tournaments he has also coached, judged and has been a referee. He has just graduated Orange Ulster BOCES for the practical nursing program and now has a LPN in nursing. He plans on moving forward in the field to his RN in the near future. In his spare time he enjoys working on old cars, motorcycles and reading.

Joe is a 1st dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been training for five years. Joe is a veteran of multiple tournaments and has won several medals. He is currently one of the leadership team members at NEMAA that teaches the junior and adult classes. He will soon be testing for his instructor certification.

Michelle is a 2nd degree black belt. "Tae Kwon Do is my second home and Master Barron and all of the other instructors are like family to me. I absolutely love it. There is not a second that I am here that I am not smiling." Michelle has been training for over seven years and enjoys passing her knowledge down to anybody willing to learn. "It is a great feeling for me to be able to watch a person grow and develop vital personal qualities that may not always be easy to develop in everyday life." Michelle says "Tae Kwon Do has done so much for me and I know I would not feel accomplished today without it. I am more than honored to help guide anyone through that same experience."

Stephanie is a 2nd Dan black belt. She has been training since she was 7 years old. She came to NEMAA 5 years ago and she enjoys training here with Master Barron and all of the other instructors. She has been in multiple tournaments and she has brought home a gold medal every time. She is currently teaching a white belt class and junior class. She will be going for her instructor's certification soon. She enjoys teaching her students and loves watching them grow.

Joe is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has been training at NEMAA for over six years. He enjoys training with his friends and fellow instructors that he has known since he was a white belt. He helps teach the junior class on Mondays. Joe graduated from Goshen High School where he enjoyed spending time with his friends. Joe was inspired to study Tae Kwon Do since he has relatives enrolled in different types of Martial Arts. He plans to study Tae Kwon do for as long as he can.

Gillian has been doing Tae Kwon Do for over 5 1/2 years. She is a first poom black belt, and is currently working towards her second poom black belt. Gillian is a member of the demo team. Gillian has competed in multiple competitions and has been awarded on assortment of medals and trophies. She was invited to join the leadership team at age 10 and now helps instruct the Wednesday junior class. When she is not at Tae Kwon Do, Gillian enjoys playing the cello, dancing, reading and playing with her beagle C.J.

Andrew is a 1st degree black in Tae Kwon Do. He started Tae Kwon Do when has was 6 years old and he has been doing Tae Kwon Do for 8 years. He got his black belt on March 18, 2005. He is hoping to get his 2nd degree black belt soon. He has been on the leadership team for 4 years. Andrew used to be on the competition team and has participated in numerous competition. He enjoys teaching his class on Tuesday. He is going into high school at SS Seward Institute. He also enjoys playing soccer, baseball and dodge ball. At Tae Kwon Do he enjoys sparring and hanging out with his friends. He hope to do Tae Kwon do for the rest of his life.

Kristen is a 1st Poom Black Belt at NorthEastern Martial Arts Academy. She has been training for the past four years and was recently invited to be a member of the leadership team, due to her excellent technique, complete knowledge of the curriculum and a strong desire to teach and help others. "I was absolutely honored to be asked to be a part of the Leadership Team". Kristen teaches one of the junior classes on Mondays with her brother Paul and Joe R.. She attends school at SS Seward Institute. "My brother was my inspiration for getting me to join Tae Kwon Do". "My goal is to continue to learn and progress as the years go on".

Paul is a 1st dan black belt who has been training at NEMAA since the middle of 2003. Paul has a strong heart and passion in learning and studying a variety of Martial Arts. Paul teaches two Monday night junior classes, and despite his serious demeanor, enjoys every minute of it. Paul is entering his last year of high school at SS Seward Institute. Prior to Paul's training at NEMAA, the 1993 show, The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, inspired Paul into martial arts at an early age. And even now Paul remains a fan of the show and is also an avid student at ancient art of Tae Kwon Do.

Alyssa is a bodan preparing to soon test for her black belt. She has been training for almost 3 years and loves it. She became a member of the leadership team as a blue belt. She really enjoys sparring and has competed in local tournaments and has medaled in both sparring and forms. She enjoys co-teaching the Friday afternoon white belt class with Francesca. She enjoys reading and plays piano as well.

April started her TKD traning at NEMAA when she was 8 years old. She joined the leadership team once she became a green belt. She has been a 1st poom black belt since February 2009. April likes that TKD required both physical and mental strength. TKD has really changed her life. She loves being a part of the leadership team. She is currently assistant teaching the junior class on Saturday mornings. Aside from TKD, April is in middle school and is working hard to continue being an honor role student. April's other favorite things are going to Borders at the mall, traveling to visit family and friends, playing with her dog and playing tennis.

My name is Jonathan Bauer. I am fifteen years old. I started Tae Kwon Do when I was six years old and have been practicing this art for nine years. I earned my black belt when I was eight years old and joined NEMAA when I was ten years old. I recently tested for my 2nd degree black belt last year. I have been part of the leadership team at NEMAA for the past couple of years and I am an instructor at the school. I enjoy dong TKD and NEMAA very much.