our master instructors

Grandmaster Balon has been in business for over 30 years. From his humble beginnings teaching classes at the YMCA to his first school on Harts Lane to our current location, he has trained and inspired thousands of students. He is an AAU National Champion in Point Sparring, and the current AAU NJ District Chairperson. Grandmaster Balon and his wife Linda are the proud parents of Master Charles Ferrone and Danielle (Wayne) Janke and grandparents of Ellianna who just started Mini Masters and Aria.

Master Charles has trained since he was 5 years old. He is a 13 time AAU National Champion (including several years where he was a 3 time Gold medalist!), and our Competition Team’s head coach Master Charles oversees all of our operations and staff and has taken our program to a new level. He is a nationally recognized elite level coach with multiple students earning national team spots. Master Charles designs and implements all of our teaching material and is responsible for the amazingly fun, creative and instructive classes you see every day. 

Master Gabe is a 9 time AAU National Champion. Currently studying at Brookdale to become a registered nurse, he is our Competition Team’s Assistant Coach. Master Gabe has been part of our Fastkix Family since 2008 and finds new and challenging ways to challenge our students every day. Master Gabe is a nationally recognized sparring coach and his insights and training have helped many of our students become world-class competitors. His sister Genna and brother Ian are also Fastkix black belts. 

 Master Sue is a 5 time AAU National Champion and part of our Fastkix family since 2004. 

As our Program Director, she not only teaches, but also oversees all our programs, communications and special events to keep our schools running so smoothly.  Whether it's membership questions, emails, testing, kicksite, apparel or creating an amazing class environment, Master Sue is our our go-to for all things Fastkix.