Meet Our Passionate & Dedicated

Masters & Instructors

Master Anthony Ong

Head Master and Founder

  • 8th Dan Black Belt (USTGS) - 6th Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon Certified

  • 2000 World Champion Medalist (CISM)

  • Kukkiwon USA Tournament Committee Officer

  • WT Certified International Taekwondo Instructor

  • WT Certified International Taekwondo Referee

  • USATKD Certified Member

  • Former Member of the Philippine National Taekwondo Team

He is training Taekwondo students since 1997, and some of them became well-known champions.

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    4th Dan Master-Instructor

    Started doing Taekwondo at a very young age, he found his passion to this Martial Arts after gaining his Black Belt years after consistent training. He enrolled in OTA-IP and gained more self-confidence through teaching. Now, he is sharing his skills and experiences to our young aspiring students, same where he started.

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    5th Dan Master

    Originally from the Philippines, he trained and practiced his profession for a number of years and won medals from USA Taekwondo Championship (Sparring & Poomsae) in Reno Nevada.

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    3rd Dan Instructor

    Graduated Batch 4 of the OTA-IP, he is currently showcasing his dedication and love for Taekwondo, teaching full time in both OTA Main School and OTA Buffalo Grove Studio. He also exemplify his skills outside OTA once in a while as substitute in Park Districts and St. Constance School.

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    4th Dan Master-Instructor

    Master Kyle never takes for granted being one of the “Ong”. He does his responsibilities well and has a unique way of cherishing this Martial Arts . He creates welcoming atmosphere every time especially during Summer Camp.

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    3rd Dan Instructor

    Her family is one of the pioneers of the Family Taekwondo Program at OTA. She manages her time properly doing her sport at High School and at OTA. She teaches in her spare time and always able to come as substitute.

Instructor Program

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    Olivia Jablonski

    4th Dan - Batch 2

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    Pablo Albuja

    4th Dan - Batch 2

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    Dina Pajazetovic

    4th Dan - Batch 2

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    Mirzeta Pajazetovic

    4th Dan - Batch 2

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    Paul VanAllman

    4th Dan - Batch 3

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    Vageesh Ramaswamy

    4th Dan - Batch 3

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    Isaac Depakakibo

    4th Dan - Batch 4

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    Maxwell Metallo

    3rd Dan - Batch 4

  • Manaswini Ramaswamy

    4th Dan - Batch 4

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    Sriniketh Venkatesan

    3rd Dan - Batch 5

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    Vladyslav Dmytriv

    2nd Dan - Batch 5

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    Sheryl Depakakibo

    2nd Dan - Batch 5

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    Andrew Depakakibo

    2nd Dan - Batch 5

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    Louis Epps

    2nd Dan - Batch 5

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    Richard Epps

    2nd Dan - Batch 5

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    Gabriela Mrozek

    2nd Dan - Batch 5

Instructor Program & Adult Taekwondo Accelerated Course

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    Chris VanAllman & Brenda VanAllman