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. As an 8th degree black belt, 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/Co-Owner

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/Program Director

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.

Michelle Cavett, Bu Sa Bom
4th Degree Black Belt
Certified Master Instructor/Co-Owner

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.

Jacob Schlegel, Jo Kyo
​2nd Degree Black Belt
Certified Junior Instructor

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Aza Chang, Jo Kyo
​2nd Degree Black Belt
Certified Junior Instructor

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Amos Chang, Jo Kyo
​2nd Degree Black Belt
Certified Junior Instructor

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