Linda Morey Sa Bom Nim
8th Degree Black Belt
Certified Master Instructor

Master Morey is the founder of Soo Bahk Do Karate of Gillette, now known and operating as Chu's Academy of Martial Arts.  She began training in 1974 and opened her studio in Long Hill Township in 1982. She is the highest ranked female Soo Bahk Do practitioner in the world and holds several titles including Forms Champion for five consecutive years.

Lydia Chu, Sa Bom 
6th Degree Black Belt
Certified Master Instructor

Master Chu has been training in Soo Bahk Do since 1978, and a student of Master Morey's since 1987. She is one of the co-owners of Chu's Academy of Martial Arts. She has been a high school teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School since 1987, specializing in Special Education and In-Class Support in Mathematics.

Master Chu attended Rutgers University and holds a Masters Degree in Special Education and Administration, as well as certifications as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant and in Administration. Master Chu has three grown children, all of whom earned their blackbelts in Soo Bahk Do under Master Morey.

Andrew Masini, Sa Bom 
4th Degree Black Belt
Certified Master Instructor

Master Masini started training under Sa Bom Nim Linda Morey in 1985 and has trained in her studio continuously ever since. He has over 20 years of experience as an instructor. Master Masini holds an MBA from Rutgers University. He is a CPA with a specialty in forensic accounting, and has been professionally published in business operations manuals and industry practice articles. He volunteers as a director on the board of a regional orchestra and is also an EMT for a local first aid squad.

Ria Zazzarino, Sa Bom
4th Degree Black Belt
Certified Master Instructor

Mrs. Zazzarino began her training in Soo Bahk Do in 1979, and has been a student of Sa Bom Nim Morey since 1991. She is the mother of two children, a son in high school and a daughter in college. When not at the karate studio, Mrs. Zazzarino enjoys swimming, and singing with the Somerset Hills Community Chorus.

Michelle Cavett, Jo Kyo 
3rd Degree Black Belt
Certified Instructor
Program Director

Miss Cavett has been training in Soo Bahk Do since 1999, and began teaching in 2005. She is one of the co-owners of Chu's Academy of Martial Arts. She became Program Director of the studio in 2008, and is responsible for the enrollment of new students as well as coordinating local demonstrations.  She is an active member of the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce, currently serving as President.

Ofrat Sten-Gilady, Kyo Sa
3rd Degree Blackbelt
​Certified Instructor

Mrs. Sten-Gilady has been training in Soo Bahk Do as Master Morey’s student since 2007.
She initially started her Soo Bahk Do training because her two young boys were training in the Gillette studio. Both her boys, now ages 21 and 17 years old, are 3rd Degree black belts. She continues training because she enjoys the art of the techniques and the physical and mental challenge it provides.
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Mrs. Sten-Gilady is a potter and jeweler who works at her home studio. She exhibits her artwork and silver jewelry in galleries, art events and shows. She earned her BA in Studio Arts from Drew University in Madison, NJ.

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John Carlo, Jo Kyo
2nd Degree Black Belt
​Certified Instructor
​Administrative Assistant

Mr. Carlo has been training in Soo Bahk Do since 2012, and starting teaching his own classes in 2016. He is the head of the Leadership Team, a group devoted to developing young adults and teens into Leaders both inside and outside of the Studio. In early 2021, he started conducting half-hour Leadership Seminars discussing various aspects of Soo Bahk Do including the 8 Key Concepts, the 10 Articles of Faith, and many other aspects of the Art to allow for the Leaders to deepen their understanding of Soo Bahk Do.

Mr. Carlo has held the position of Administrative Assistant at Chu's Academy of Martial Arts since September 2020. He assists in the setup of Gup Tests, enrolling new students, and other various duties to streamline the general operations of the studio. Mr. Carlo currently holds an Associate's in Business Management and is currently a student at Kean University, studying for a Bachelor's in the same field.

John Carlini
2nd Degree Black Belt
Instructor

Mr. Carlini started privately training in 1979 under Sa Bom Nim Morey, and has also trained under Kwan Jang Nim starting in 1980. Mr. Carlini started teaching in 2019. He also served in the United States Navy starting in 1965 and was a guitarist in the Navy Show Band.

Mr. Carlini is a Grammy-nominated guitarist and has received many awards and nominations, such as a Nashville Music Award, a Drama Desk Nomination, and others. In 1973, Mr. Carlini graduated from Berklee College of Music. He has performed in Carnegie Hall with the David Grisman Band. In his free time, Mr. Carlini teaches jazz guitar and bluegrass banjo.