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The Instructors

Sensei Mick Slider:
Celebrating fifty years in the martial arts, Sensei Slider, the founder of THE DOJO, is a former US Army Airborne Ranger and has been a student of the Martial Arts since 1958. Having studied traditional Martial Arts forms in Okinawa, Japan, Korea and the United States, Mr. Slider has been teaching these forms, as well as others, since 1963.

Sensei Slider brings vast experience and dedication to the study of the Martial Arts. He sees the arts not as recreation or sport, but as a way of life. Serious students will benefit greatly from his teaching.

Read an Interview with Sensei Slider by a visiting black belt, Scott Wyble of the Traditional Martial Arts Society

Sensei Jason Slider:
Instructor and co-owner of THE DOJO, Jason Slider has been studying the Martial Arts since 1990. With training in the Karate, Judo, Aikido, and Ju-Jitsu, he is a Second Degree Black Belt and certified instructor dedicated to the advancement of the Martial Arts. Jason has received certification in knife defense, Kali-Escrima and an Art form known as Jubi-ni mata Ryu. He instructs Judo/Aikido classes for beginners and advanced adults.

Jason is is a Pennsylvania State Constable with with training in law enforcement and public safety including an Associates Degree in Safety and Security Administration, Certification in Management of  Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), OCAT/MEB Certification, and Firearms Certification.

Sensei Scott Snyder:
Scott Snyder, a Second Degree Black Belt  instructor, is dedicated to furthering the study of true Martial Arts. Before coming to THE DOJO, Scott studied a form of Kung Fu called Chi Lin Chuan Fa. Scott instructs beginner through advanced adults and assists with other classes as needed.

Read article Sensei Tricks by Scott Snyder

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