Master Marco Rosales began his martial arts journey in 1978 at age 13 in the Bronx, training under Sang Soo “Tiger” Kim, a renowned Korean martial artist. He spent three formative years at Tiger Kim’s dojo, where he trained alongside the Tiger Twins, Simon and James Kim. After his father’s passing in 1981, Master Marco took a brief break to explore music and art but returned to martial arts in 1997 following Tiger Kim’s death. He joined The Fighting Academy, training under Master Robert Tirado, Sensei Louis Ruiz, and Grand Master Sonny Mahai, all of whom influenced his style.

Seeking a more traditional Taekwondo experience, Master Marco trained at Tony’s Taekwondo and later explored Shotokan Karate with Sensei Frank and Kyoshi Derrick Williams. In 2000, he began studying under Grand Master Won Keun Bai and earned his black belt in Han Moo Kwan Taekwondo in 2002.

In 2013, Master Marco founded the Bon Yul HanMooKwan Taekwondo Dojang, blending Taekwondo and Karate to strengthen his students’ skills, especially in competition. His dedication earned him nominations for Instructor of the Year in three Hall of Fame organizations.

Master Marco encourages his students to embrace the true spirit of martial arts, believing that perseverance and discipline define a true martial artist. His philosophy is captured in his quote: “With Strong Body Comes Sound Mind, With Sound Mind Comes Pure Spirit.”

Now a 6th-degree black belt, Master Marco continues to teach, compete, and study martial arts history. He enjoys composing music, painting, and resides in Spanish Harlem with his wife Isabel. He also has 2 beautiful daughters Raquel and Lunna Bella.

Nakul Panwar’s story is a testament to relentless passion, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit.

At just 5 years old, Nakul stepped onto the path of greatness when his parents sent him to a boarding school dedicated to sports. His talent stood out so brightly that within a few years, the government personally selected him to train at elite national facilities, grooming him for the future. Nakul didn’t just train — he conquered. He became a National Champion, earning his place on National Team at a remarkably young age.

From there, Nakul’s journey turned unstoppable. He rose to become a Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior National Champion, capturing gold across every major division. He dominated the School Games Nationals, triumphed at the University Games Nationals, and made history by becoming the first-ever athlete from his country to represent at the World University Games in Taipei — the second largest sporting event after the Olympics.

Nakul carried the nation’s pride across the globe, competing in the Asian Championships, World Championships, and Olympic Qualification Championships. His greatest legacy came when he became a Commonwealth Champion, holding the record as the only athlete to win multiple medals at the Commonwealth level, and standing undefeated as a 10-year consecutive National Champion a record few can even dream of touching.

Now, Nakul brings his world-class experience, warrior spirit, and champion mindset to Broadway Taekwondo. As a coach, he is not just teaching martial arts ,he is building future champions. His mission is simple: to inspire, to push beyond limits, and to shape athletes who dream big, work harder, and achieve greatness on every stage they step onto.