About South Shore Tae Kwon Do

Building confident students through discipline, respect, and consistent training.

South Shore Tae Kwon Do is a Rockland martial arts school serving children, teens, adults, and families across the South Shore. Students train in a structured environment that builds focus, confidence, self-control, and practical Tae Kwon Do skills.

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Founded in 2007 Serving students and families from Rockland and the surrounding South Shore communities.
Ages 4+ Programs designed for young children, school-age students, teens, adults, and families.
Traditional TKD Students work on fundamentals, forms, rank progression, discipline, and respect.
Practical Skills Training supports self-defense, confidence, fitness, focus, and personal growth.
Led by Master Robert Whitman Founder of South Shore Tae Kwon Do
Owner / Master Instructor

Experience, structure, and steady expectations.

Master Robert Whitman founded South Shore Tae Kwon Do in 2007 and has been training since 1995. His teaching approach is direct, structured, and grounded in the belief that students grow when expectations are clear and effort is consistent.

SSTKD is not built around shortcuts. Students learn that progress comes through repetition, attention to detail, respect for instruction, and the willingness to keep working even when training becomes challenging.

5th Degree Black Belt Training Since 1995 Founder Self-Defense Competition Student Development
What SSTKD Teaches

More than kicks, forms, and belts.

Tae Kwon Do gives students a clear way to practice discipline, confidence, respect, and perseverance. The physical skills matter, but the habits built through training matter just as much.

Discipline

Students learn to listen, follow instruction, practice with purpose, and take responsibility for their progress.

Confidence

Training helps students build confidence through effort, repetition, rank progression, and visible improvement.

Respect

Students are expected to show respect for instructors, classmates, families, the school, and themselves.

Meet the SSTKD Team

Instructors and staff supporting students on and off the mat.

SSTKD is supported by a team of instructors and administrative staff who help keep classes structured, organized, and welcoming for students and families.

Brynda Whitman, SSTKD instructor
5th Degree Black Belt

Brynda Whitman

Instructor supporting student development, confidence, and consistent training.

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Training Since: 1999 Focus: Competition, student support, and community connection.
Caileigh Casagrande, SSTKD instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt

Caileigh Casagrande

Instructor helping students build skill, discipline, and steady improvement.

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Training Since: February 2018 Focus: Personal growth, fundamentals, and student confidence.
Duncan Rand, SSTKD instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

Duncan Rand

Instructor supporting students with fundamentals, focus, and class participation.

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Training Since: 2018 Focus: Self-defense, discipline, and student readiness.
Jack Plouffe, SSTKD instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

Jack Plouffe

Instructor helping students build confidence, consistency, and training habits.

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Training Since: September 2019 Focus: Self-defense, student effort, and class support.
Jonathan Muturi, SSTKD instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

Jonathan Muturi

Instructor supporting students with activity, competition readiness, and confidence.

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Training Since: 2019 Focus: Competition, movement, and student engagement.
Luke Shanahan, SSTKD instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt

Luke Shanahan

Instructor helping students build fitness, self-defense skills, and discipline.

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Training Since: 2018 Focus: Self-defense, fitness, and skill development.
Prisha Bhavsar, SSTKD instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

Prisha Bhavsar

Instructor supporting students with growth, confidence, and steady improvement.

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Training Since: 2018 Focus: Personal growth, fundamentals, and student support.
Reese Thacker, SSTKD instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt

Reese Thacker

Instructor supporting competition, confidence, and student development.

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Training Since: 2011 Focus: Competition, skill development, and perseverance.
Richard Pattison, SSTKD instructor
5th Degree Black Belt

Richard Pattison

Instructor supporting students with experience, structure, and consistency.

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Training Since: 2007 Focus: Fundamentals, student development, and long-term training.
Ryan Jacobs, SSTKD instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt

Ryan Jacobs

Instructor helping students stay active, focused, and engaged in training.

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Training Since: August 2017 Focus: Fitness, movement, and class support.
Mary Jo Tanzi, SSTKD administrative staff
Admin Team

Mary Jo Tanzi

Mary Jo supports the SSTKD office and helps families with school communication, questions, and organization.

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With SSTKD Since: 2017 Focus: Family support, organization, and school communication.
Lina Lazaar, SSTKD administrative staff
Admin Team

Lina Lazaar

Lina supports the SSTKD office team and helps keep the school experience organized for students and families.

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Focus: School support, family communication, and daily organization.
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