sabum nim Shawn J. Stallworth, the creator and pioneer of Panther Energy Tae Kwon Do, has dedicated his life to the study of Martial Arts. Blessed with a gift for Martial Arts at an early age, he advanced quickly in the art forms. He has dedicated the better part of his adult life to sharing his gift with others, as a Head Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Kyosa nim Stallworth developed his “Panther” style of Tae Kwon Do by studying the agile cats that roamed the urban landscape of his youth in Rochester, New York. Stallworth’s unique blend of Tae Kwon Do and movements inspired by the nimble stray cats forms the basis of his Panther style.
Photo of shawn stallworth and matt damon in prague during the filming of Brothers Grimm. Shawn trained Matt for his action role in The Bourne SupremacyShawn Stallworth is a former U.S. Marine and student of the State University of New York at Purchase, where he displayed and honed invaluable leadership skills as the president of the O.A.P.I.A. (Organization of African People in America), a student group founded by fellow alumnus Wesley Snipes.
In tandem with his accomplishments as a master teacher, Kyosa Nim Shawn Stallworth personally trained Matt Damon for The Bourne Supremacy, as well as other celebrities, including Jamie Foxx (Ray, The Soloist), Rosemarie DeWitt (Mad Men, Rachel Getting Married), Ron Livingston (Office Space, Band of Brothers) and Marley Shelton (Eleventh Hour, W.).
As an accomplished 4th Degree Black Belt, he has perfected a technique of instruction which stimulates the mind, body and spirit. Through encouragement and consistent, positive reinforcement in a loving and supportive environment, Panther Energy students excel beyond all expectations. A single parent, Shawn knows well the benefit of patience and compassion, and treats all his students and others with the utmost thoughtfulness.
