Damon Guertin
Program Director/Instructor - Lemont

Instructor Damon brings 12 years experience in martial arts to T-USA, achieving black belts in both Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. He is also certified through Korea and is recognized as an official black belt in both styles.

In addition to his martial arts experience, Instructor Damon is also a certified Physical Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist through the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research in Dallas, Texas. His combined experience in physical fitness and martial arts benefits his students of all ages by helping them develop a program that fits their individual needs. He believes that the training style taught by his Masters, Instructors and Staff demonstrate the true benefits of martial arts for people of all ages from 4 years and older.

Instructor Damon believes that the programs he provides at T-USA help provide more of an education in building one's character and confidence that can be used in everyday life, rather than just as a sport, hobby or physical workout. His experience and love for the martial arts is one of his strongest assets as he guides parents and their children, teenagers and adults in finding the program that best fits their needs. Instructor Damon strongly believes that you are never too young or old to do something that will benefit all areas of your life. His approach and philosophy to martial arts training helps provide students with more balance in work and family while improving their self-confidence and overall physical fitness.