Master Marco DiScipio, 6th Dan, has been a martial arts and Tang SooDo practitioner since 1982.  He is a certified instructor with the American Tang Soo do association, United Tang Soo Do Congress, and the German Tang Soo Do Federation.  Master DiScipio is a student of Grand Master Byrne, the president and founder of the American Tang Soo Do Association, which is the oldest Tang Soo Do Organization in the United States.

Master DiScipio is recognized as a world class instructor and is part of the American Tang  Soo Do Association’s Technical Advisory Committee. He opened his first Tang Soo Do school in 1991 and still teaches 6 days per week at his current school, Salem Street Studio.  Boston area sherrifs and constables rely on Master DiScipio for self defense training and his women’s personal protection seminars are widely attended wherever they are held.

In addition to adult instruction, Master DiScipio has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children by introducing them to Tang Soo Do. Medford, Malden, Somerville and Boston Public Schools, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs have all benefited from Master DiScipio’s innovative after school programs.   Salem Street Studio also offers a Massachusetts State Certified after school program created by Master DiScipio with the emphasis on leadership, self-discipline, homework, and Tang Soo do training.

Master DiScipio has won numerous gold medals for tournament fighting, breaking, and forms.   He is also an original member of Grand Master Byrne’s elite demonstration team.  

Master DiScipio is a practitioner of Shiatsu, Reiki, Acupressure, and energy healing.  He also instructs seminars in couples relaxation techniques.