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Proprietors Andrew Guattery and Mark Davin have recently taken over the business operations in Kingston from Master Kakale Folau. Both Andrew and Mark are students of Master Folau's, and they continue to train under his watchful eye. With instruction time shared by all three, Kingston classes have become varied and dynamic. Below is a brief profile of each instructor and some of their many accomplishments.

Mark Davin

Mister Mark Davin

Personal

  • Stats coming soon!
  • Instructor: Master Kakala Folau
  • Currently 1st Degree Black Belt.

    Master Kakala Folau

    Master Kakala Folau

    Personal

  • Birthdate: 07/30/41
  • Birthplace: Ta'anea Vava'u, Tonga
  • Hometown: Staatsburg, New York
  • Instructor: Master Chung Koon Ma
  • Currently Master 6th Degree Black Belt.
    Immigrated to USA in 1969; became US Citizen in 1996. Began Taekwondo at age 33 in 1975 under Master Chung Koon Ma in Wappingers Falls, New York. In spare time enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife Carol, daughter Vika and son Kakala, jr.

  • 1988: Became international Referee (016-0800)
  • 1991: World Cup Championships Referee
  • 1992: US Open Championships Referee
  • 1992: Promoted to Referee 2nd Class
  • 1993: USTU Referee of the Year
  • 1993: US Open Championships Referee
  • 1993: World Cup Championships Referee
  • 1993: Citation for outstanding referee ability from Dr. Un Yong Kim
  • 1994: US Open Championships Referee
  • 1995: US Open Championships Referee
  • 1996: US Open Championships Referee
  • 1996: Pan American Taekwondo Championships Referee
  • 1997: New York State Taekwondo Association Referee Committee Chairman
  • 1997: US Open Championships Referee
  • 1997: Mexico Open Championships Referee
  • 1999: Citation for outstanding referee ability from Dr. Un Yong Kim
  • 2000: Certificate of Dedication for 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia
  • Andrew Guattery

    Mister Andrew Guattery

    Personal

  • Birhtdate: 09/22/64
  • Height: 5' 4"
  • Weight: 150 Pounds
  • Weight Class: Lightweight
  • Hometown: Middletown, NY
  • Instructor: Master Kakala Folau
  • Began Taekwondo training at age 33 in 1999. Currently 3rd Degree Black Belt. Enjoys railroading in spare time. Competitive Record:

  • 2000: NY State Qualifier: GOLD
  • 2000: NYS Governors Cup: GOLD
  • 2001: VT State Qualifier: GOLD
  • 2001: NY State Qualifier: GOLD
  • 2001: NYS Governors Cup: SILVER
  • 2001: Presidents Cup: SILVER
  • 2002: CT State Qualifier: SILVER
  • 2002: NY State Qualifier: GOLD
  • 2002: NYS Governors Cup: SILVER
  • 2002: Presidents Cup: GOLD
  • 2003: NYS Governors Cup: SILVER
  • 2003: CT State Qualifier: SILVER
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