Master Leon Psculkowski, 5th Dan
Owner/Chief Instructor
As the Owner and Chief Instructor of Villari’s Self Defense Center- Harleysville he oversees the operations of instructing students in the art of the Villari’s Shaolin Kempo System. By providing the highest quality martial arts training he empowers the student to become the best person they can be.
Before gaining the rank of 5th Dan in the Villari’s System and becoming an instructor in 2006, he achieved the rank of first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He completed training in the bow staff, nunchuck, knives, and the tonfa.
Previously, as a youth he earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, becoming the rank of Eagle Scout. He continued on as a scout leader instructing future scouts on self-reliance, respect for nature, and working in a team environment.
What do parents and students say about Leon?
Leon has more patience with the students than I have ever seen in another adult in his position. He has authority over his classes but can play with the youngest in his charge.
Beth Dean 1st Dan
Assistant Instructor
As the Assistant Instructor of Villari’s Self Defense Center- Harleysville she assists with the operations of instructing students in the art of the Villari’s Shaolin Kempo System.
“Follow your passion. The rest will attend to itself. If I can do it, anybody can do it. It's possible. And it's your turn. So go for it. It's never too late to become what you always wanted to be in the first place.” -J. Michael Straczynski
Before becoming an instructor in 2016, she assisted the school in many different capacities, as well as assisting in several self-defense seminars. She continues to bring her unique perspective and energy to improve each student.
In her childhood, born and raised in the Souderton Area Community, her family fostered 32 siblings and was a youth sports photographer for 11 years.
What do parents and students say about Beth?
“Miss Beth taught me my second best class ever” -1st Degree Black Belt
“Where is she? We can’t start class without her.”