About Sensei Siemong Wang

Head instructor Siemong Wang created a curriculum of the Shinko-ryū Japanese Karate style and introduced it to the United States while working full time, learning English and attending Marywood University. A former national champion of Laos in Karate Sparring and Karate Kata, Siemong had fled Laos under difficult circumstances in his youth, making an ardous journey from the troubled region to America over the course of many years. In his impermanent stays in several countries during that time, Karate was his constant. Confronted with challenges during those formative years Siemong also experienced kindness in equal measure from family, friends and strangers. Karate became an outlet for Siemong to express his artistry, his gratitude to all who have helped him, and his tribute to his own teachers.

These experiences continue to shape him today, and he imparts to his students the importance of hard work, generosity, respect, humility, and appreciating those around us. The Shinko-ryū Karate is an embodiment of the principles, spiritual enrichment and the physical discipline that Siemong wishes to instill in all his students. A small number of exceptional students have since become leading senseis in their own right. They have helped to expand and continue Shinko-ryū Karate-Do teachings. Siemong is a named Shinko-ryū Karate Master from the Japan Shinko-ryū Karate organization. In 2010 he was a recipient of the UCLI Barack Leadership Award from the United Cultures Leadership Institute (UCLI) of Lackawanna College, Pennsylvania. Siemong lives in Pennsylvania and teaches at all six locations.