Our San Diego Martial Arts

Corporate Staff

Martial Arts Corporate Staff

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SARAH MCCANN PISCOPO

Community Engagement Director

Sarah McCann Piscopo has been a martial artist and community advocate for 20+ years and has been working at SwiftKick for 7 years. Sarah is passionate about her role as Community Engagement Director as she loves serving the people around her.  Sarah has been competing in Taekwondo since the age of eight, has participated in multiple demo teams and holds a second degree black belt. Sarah also holds a Master's degree from Montclair State University in which her research focused on accessible movement and community engagement.

Her favorite thing about martial arts is that it empowers the individual to dream big and accomplish their goals all while staying physically, mentally, and spiritually fit. In her free time you can find her camping, hiking, helping her neighbors with their animals, and playing with her daughter.

Sarah@swiftkickma.com

760.930.9300

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RACHEL WELCHONS

Director of Client Services

Rachel Welchons started her martial arts training with SwiftKick over 15 years ago and went on to become a Senior Instructor and second degree black belt. She loves getting to walk with students through their journey, share with them what she's learned, and watch them have the same challenges and triumphs she experienced.

Being well acquainted with the program details, family culture, and student experience, she strives to create the same excellent experience with every family here at SwiftKick through her role as Director of Client Services.

Rachel@swiftkickma.com

760.930.9300 

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ASHLEY MCCANN WELCHONS

Lead Generation Specialist & Content Producer

Ashley Welchons has been training in martial arts for 20+ years, and has been training at Swiftkick Martial Arts for 3 years. Before that, she has trained at two different schools, receiving her second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do at both schools. Ashley is an experienced marketing and multi-media producing professional, working for companies in the Bay Area and San Diego. Ashley is also a freelance photographer for families and companies in San Diego.

Ashley@swiftkickma.com

760.930.9300