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Panthers Martial Arts would be nothing without its team. We are so proud of the instructors and staff that help make our school the very best in the business. Joining the Panthers Team is no easy task. You must be, not only an accomplished certify trainer or martial artist, but a caring and respectful teacher / instructor as well. We accept no less. Read below to learn more about the amazing members of the Panthers Martial Arts family.
Master Al Quiceno
In September of 2013, Master Al Quiceno will be celebrating 33 year of training in the Martial Arts.
On March 2nd / 2013, Master Al was inducted once again into the Martial Arts Hall Of Fame, this time as the founder and Grand Master of his new Martial Arts system "SMART 1 DO" - The Art Of The Smart Individual
A 10th Degree Black Belt in Smart 1 Do, A 6th degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Okinawan Karate, Master Al trained for the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics under 1992 Olympic Gold Medallist Master Herb Perez. Master Al has won over 100 Gold Medals in Full Contact fighting competition; his fighting nickname was "The Colombian Little Evil"
Master Al has been inducted twice into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the TaeKwonDo Master of the year in both 2004 and 2005.
He was also inducted into the New Breed Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2011.
And now in 2013 as the Founder and Grand Master of Smart 1 Do.
"Smart 1 Do" or "The Way Of The Smart Individual" consist of Martial Arts and Cross Fitness & Body Conditioning training. It is based on Cross Fitness Routines using, ropes, medicine balls, tractor tires, heavy bags, wall balls. also, basic kicking, punching, sweeping, grappling and pressure points, most importantly: foot work. His philosophy on fighting is "You Can't Hurt, What You Can't Hit" This new combination of exercise fitness and martial arts is a reflection of Master Al Quiceno's two word fighting philosophy: "Distraction and Destruction"! It is simple for anyone to master and hard enough for any one who goes against it.
What makes Panthers different from any other facility offering similar services? We are all very knowledgeable and current with the fitness world and also, each of our Instructors are at least First Degree Black Belts and higher. so the difference is "The Belt"
Master Al is also the Creator of his own Martial Arts TV show, "Martial Arts World", and has trained over 5,000 students ranging between the ages of 3 to 65 years old.
Master Al owned his own advertising company L.M.B "Love My Business" His magazine was distributed all over Rockland County.
Master Al was also the owner of Panthers Martial Arts Supply located in Teterboro NJ, Where he distributes Martial Arts Supplies to other TaeKwonDo, Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu-jitsu and MMA schools all over the United States.
His latest Adventure was the Creation of his Own Mixed Martial Arts & Motorcycle equipment and apparel line "Fearless Club" where not only he focused on Fighting equipment but Sponsored Fighters all over the country.
His Fearless Club Company was the biggest sponsor of the New Breed Fighters company owned by Mr. Scott Morgan, where events are held 4 to 5 times per year out of the Resorts and Hilton's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
This Colombian Native young man's life Philosophy is that
"Anything & Everything Is Possible To All Of Those Who Work Hard, Are Smart & Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams"
- Master Al Quiceno
Master Jon
Master Q.
Master Jonathan Quiceno
A 4th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo & Smart 1 Do, Master Jon is one of Panthers main Master Instructors teaching students 5 to 6 days a week.
Master Jon started his martial arts journey 18 years ago under the instruction of his father when he was only 3 years old. He has competed in many local and State Championships winning several gold medals in full contact fighting, forms & board breaking competitions.
Master Brandon Quiceno
Master Q. (a.k.a. Brandon Lee) named after Bruce Lee's son.
This very talented young man is Master Al's youngest son. Brandon Lee, a 4th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwondo started his Martial Arts training when he was only 2 1/2 years old.
With over 15 years of training, Master Q. continues to train 4 to 5 days a week and teaches students ranging from white belt all the way up to 3rd degree black belts.
Like the rest of his family Master Q. has also been competing in many local and state martial arts championships winning several gold, silver and bronze medals in full contact fighting, forms and board breaking competitions.
Below is Master Al's speech at the 2013 Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Induction.
Someone had to break the ice....enjoy it !!
