Master Jason T. Powlette has trained in Tang Soo Do since January of 1982. Master Powlette began his training under Mr. James Herbert and Master Dan Haas (then a 2nd Dan, 2nd Degree Black Belt) at the Bethlehem YMCA in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He earned his 1st Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) on June 19, 1984, and his 2nd Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt) on June 10, 1986.

After attending college and then beginning law school, Master Powlette began to train at the Tang Soo Karate Academy under the renowned Master Dominick A. Giacobbe [Kwan Jang Nim, Kwan Jang of the International Tang Soo Do Organization], 7th Dan, several years after his first instructor (Master Haas) moved to Florida. Mr. Powlette has continued to train under Master Giacobbe, earning his 3rd Dan on April 8, 1995, and his 4th Dan (Master) on April 17, 1999. He earned his 5th Dan on April 2 2004. Master Powlette believes strongly in earning rank through traditional training and testing.

Master Powlette began teaching at the Nazareth YMCA in spring of 1994, and has since produced a number of Black Belts from 1st to 3rd Dan.

Master Powlette performs a flying side kick circa 1988

Master D.A. Giacobbe [Kwan Jang Nim] circa 1996

Master Dan Haas circa 1987