Our Instructors

Since the first class was taught many years ago, the focus of our program has remained the same: to provide students the highest quality martial arts instruction available in a safe and positive learning environment that people of all ages can enjoy.

Each instructor is a graduate of an instructor program that represents more than thirty years of research and development. He or she will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your individual goals (and maybe even reach some new goals you never before thought possible).

Susan Winter - Chief Instructor

Our Chief Instructor, Susan R. Winter, is a fourth degree black belt in Taekwondo and a first degree black belt in Haidong Gumdo.  Her background in emergency medicine and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, brings Miss Winter a unique and well rounded knowledge base to her instruction. 

Celebrating over 12 years with ATA and 10 years in Princeton she continues to train in multiple arts and weapons bringing her students the best opportunities for their continued growth.  She is also the Special Abilities Coach for the World Demonstration Team.

Competition is still a fun part of her training and she is a multiple state champ and top ten finisher, however, she continues to profess that she competes for the camaraderie and not just the victories. 

Miss Winter finds the most joy in the success of all of her students, not just the top ten finishers, and in the number of students now pursuing college degrees.

Ryan Anderson - Certified Instructor


Ryan Anderson, is a 3rd degree Black Belt, whose background includes 3 years of Tang Soo Do -Moo Duk Kwan (a similar Korean style).   He has trained in multiple arts including Haidong Gumdo and grappling.  A Triple Crown State Champ he now enjoys helping students prep for tournaments and they're own championship goals.

Mr. Anderson is an Art Director/Senior Interface Director.

Gary E. Phifer III - 2nd degree Black Belt 

Mr. Phifer is an ATA Certified instructor and 2nd Degree Black Belt. He holds Protech Weapons Certifications and is also a 2004 New Jersey State Champion. In addition to TaeKwonDo, Mr. Phifer also trains in Haidong Gumdo (Korean Sword), and Aikido. Martial Arts has played a very important role in Mr. Phifer's life and it is that passion that has led him to run his own Martial Arts school.

TaeKwonDo is also a family passion: Mr. Phifer's son is a 1st Degree Black Belt and is enrolled in the Junior Leadership program. His daughter is currently a Red Belt and is enrolled in the Master Club program. This family connection is why Mr. Phifer especially loves to teach youth classes. "Our program instills many attributes, like integrity, respect, and confidence, in each one of our students, providing them with the skills necessary to become strong community leaders. I am proud of the accomplishments of each one of my students, no matter how small that personal victory may be!"