Mike Garaguso

- Owner
- 7th Degree Master Black Belt
- Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Chief Instructor

Sa Bom Nim Garaguso began training at the age of 19 in Tang Soo Do on April 24th, 1977 after watching the movie Breaker, Breaker with Chuck Norris. He achieved his Cho Dan (1st degree black belt) in 1979, started teaching in 1980, and opened up his own studio in January of '84. Other notable dates include his Master ranking in 1990, 5th Dan in 1995, 6th Dan in 2001, and his most recent ranking of 7th Dan in 2008. Sa Bom Nim is the Chief Karate Instructor and also the head Cardio Instructor. Along with his training in Soo Bahk Do, he currently holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and believes highly in cross-training to be a well-rounded martial artist.

James J. Losasso
- 4th Degree Master Black Belt

Losasso Sa Bom Nim began training in Tang So Do/Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan in June 1991. He received his Cho Dan (1st degree black belt) in 1994. In 2004, he received his 4th degree along with a Sa Bom Nim Certification (Certified Master Instructor). Losasso Sa Bom Nim has been assisting Garaguso Sa Bom Nim since he was a green belt in 1992 and currently instructs the Thursday night Adult class.

Bernadette Migoley
- 4th Degree Master Black Belt
- Purple Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Cardio Kickboxing Instructor

Migoley Sa Bom started her training in Soo Bahk Do on April 30th, 1994. She received her Cho Dan (1st degree black belt) in 1997 and in January of 2007 tested for her 4th Degree Master rank and instructors certification. Along with her training in Soo Bahk Do, she has earned a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and teaches all of the children's Jiu-Jitsu classes. Migoley, Sa Bom also is an instructor in adult and children Soo Bahk Do classes, and Cardio Kickboxing.

Alyssa (Garaguso) Huver
- 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Alyssa is a Sam Dan (3rd degree black belt) in Soo Bahk Do and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has been training since she was three years old, the first "Little Ninja" of Garaguso Karate, and now runs the "Little Ninja" program. Alyssa is a certified Kindergarten through fifth grade Elementary School teacher and enjoys working with kids of all ages and using martial arts as a vehicle to create future leaders.

Lar-el Garaguso
- 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lar-el has been training in Soo Bahk Do since she was three years old. Currently, she is a Sam Dan (3rd degree black belt) in Soo Bahk Do and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lar-el is an instructor in the childrens and Little Ninja's classes. She has been teaching since the age of 15 and enjoys teaching very much. She has also been a part of many martial arts demonstrations and has competed in many tournaments.

Kira Garaguso
- 2nd Degree Black Belt

Kira is the youngest Garaguso girl. She began training when she was four years old ans is currently an E-Dan (2nd degree black belt). Kira started assisting in classes in 2009 and especially enjoys working with her sisters in the Little Ninja classes.

Reece Wilke
- 1st Degree Black Belt
- Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Reece has been training in Soo Bahk Do since the age of twelve. Currently, he is a Cho Dan (1st degree black belt) in Soo Bahk Do and a blue belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He first joined Garaguso Blackbelt Leadership Academy to learn self-defense and to become physically fit and in the process, of training, he is achieving his goals. Reece helps instruct in children's Soo Bahk Do as well as Adult classes. He is preparing now for his E-Dan test which is in October of 2010.

Barry Huver
- 2nd Gup
- Manager, Program Director

Barry is a 2nd Gup in Soo Bahk Do and has been training since June of 2008. He also has started cross-training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is working towards his blue belt. Barry is the Program Director at Garaguso Karate and currently assists in our Little Ninja program with the special needs students. He is also maintaining the C.I.A. (Courtesy In Action) program for students and teaches a Training and Conditioning Workout class on Saturday mornings.

Jim Hassett
- Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

Jim Hassett is 19 years old and currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jim is the jiu-jitsu instructor at Garaguso Karate and has been wrestling for years. Some accomplishments include: 2005 Pan-Am Champion, 2 time Grappler's Quest Champion, District Champion at Williamstown High School Wrestling, 2nd place in Region and placed in states for Williamstown.