Coach Chris Sawicki is a highly experienced martial arts instructor who brings a diverse and well-rounded skill set to the Taekwondo program at PowerKick Martial Arts Academy. With a lifelong dedication to martial arts, Chris blends traditional striking fundamentals with modern training principles to help students develop strong technique, confidence, and discipline.
A black belt in karate, Chris has spent years refining his understanding of striking mechanics, timing, balance, and controlled power—core elements that translate seamlessly into high-level Taekwondo instruction. His background also includes a blue belt with black stripe in full-contact kickboxing and a yellow belt in judo through the International Judo Association. This multi-discipline experience allows him to coach Taekwondo from a broader perspective, emphasizing effective movement, adaptability, and body control.
At PowerKick, Coach Chris plays a key role in guiding students through proper Taekwondo fundamentals while incorporating insights from his diverse martial arts background. His coaching style focuses on clean technique, strong stances, explosive kicking, and smart footwork, helping students progress safely and confidently at every level. Whether working with beginners or advanced students, he prioritizes consistency, discipline, and measurable improvement.
Chris is especially passionate about youth development, using martial arts as a tool to build confidence, focus, respect, and resilience. His calm, encouraging approach creates a supportive learning environment where students feel motivated to challenge themselves and grow both on and off the mat.
In addition to his work at PowerKick, Chris serves as the head of the Jiu-Jitsu program at Daniel Gracie Lancaster. This experience further enhances his Taekwondo coaching by reinforcing concepts such as balance, awareness, and practical self-defense.
Coach Chris is proud to bring his diverse martial arts experience and black belt leadership to the PowerKick Taekwondo program, helping students become stronger, more confident martial artists in a positive, family-oriented environment.