Sensei Allen Roth, Godan
email: aroth@taishindoh.us
Allen started his study of the martial arts in the style of Tae Kwon Doh at age 10. During his teenage years, he made the rounds of the regional tournament circuit and earned a spot to compete in the National AAU Martial Arts Tournament in Washington DC, for both Kata and Kumitae. After achieving this goal, Allen diversified his training by studying Gushin Kun Doh, and Krav Maga. In his college years, he was part of The Ohio State University Shai Chao Kung Fu club studying under Master Danny Weng.
After an absence from consistent Martial Arts training to pursue his career and a family, Allen returned with his son to study Tai Shin Doh, and Tai Shin Jitsu with Soke Ron Balas. More recently, Allen has coordinated adult self-defense training classes and started a successful Karate program at the Young Israel of Cleveland. He enjoys passing on his Martial Arts knowledge along side Soke Balas and his son.
Major Recognitions / Accomplishments:
- Outstanding Achievement Award, from the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2003
- Inducted into the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association Black Belt Hall of Fame with Special Recognition, 2004
- ESTABLISHED: Young Israel of Cleveland, Martial Arts program, 2005
- Promoted to Nidan - Tai Shin Doh/Tai Shin Jitsu, 2005
- Instructor of the Year, from the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2005
- Black Belt of the Year, from the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2006
- Promoted to Sandan - Tai Shin Doh/Tai Shin Jitsu, 2006
- Black Belt Instructor of the Year, from the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2007
- Promoted to Yondan - Tai Shin Doh/Tai Shin Jitsu, 2007
- Master Instructor of the Year, from the World Head of Family Sokeship Council in San Antonio, Texas, 2008
- Pinnacle Award of Success, from the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2008
- Masters Award, from the Eastern U.S.A. International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2009
- Inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as Tai Shin Doh Master of the Year 2010
- Honored by Action Martial Arts for Outstanding Achievements in Martial Arts 2011
- Promoted to Godan - Tai Shin Doh/Tai Shin Jitsu, 2011
- Master Instructor of the Year, from the World Head of Family Sokeship Council in Orlando, Florida, 2011
- Named Inheritor - Tai Shin Doh/Tai Shin Jitsu, in front of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, 2011
- Forms Instructor of the Year, From the International Circle of Masters, 2012
- ESTABLISHED: Women's Self-Defense and children's Karate classes at the Cleveland, Jewish Community Center, 2012
- Joined Stunt Predators USA, Movie Stunt Team, 2012