Media Recognition
Newspaper Features. Student Achievements. Founder Recognition. Community Impact.
Wei Son Do Martial Arts has been recognized through newspaper coverage, media features, student achievements, tournament success, and official community recognition. From local news articles to martial arts publications, Wei Son Do continues to build a reputation for discipline, confidence, self-defense, leadership, and real-world martial arts training.
This page highlights the media coverage, student success stories, founder recognition, and official proclamation that help tell the story of Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
Featured Media Coverage
Newspaper articles, magazine features, and media coverage that highlight the story and impact of Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
TribLive / Tribune-Review Feature
Wei Son Do Martial Arts and its students Kendal and Melissa Pistella recognized for tournament success, discipline, and performance under pressure at the Arnold Sports Festival.
Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine
A Feature highlighting Sensei John Morgart Jr.'s martial arts background, training journey, perseverance, and dedication to instruction.
Pittsburgh City Paper / Local Media Recognition
Coverage recognizing Wei Son Do Martial Arts, Sensei John Morgart Jr, Melissa Pistella and the system's growing presence in the Pittsburgh Region.
WQED Pittsburgh Feature
Media recognition highlighting the philosophy, purpose and martial arts vision behind Wei Son Do Martial Arts and Sensei John Morgart Jr.
Norwin Star / Local Newspaper Coverage
Local Newspaper coverage recognizing Sensei John Morgart Jr, Wei Son Do Martial Arts and contributions to martial arts instruction and student development.
Greatmats Feature
Sensei John Morgart Jr. recognized as runner-up for the Greatmats National Martial Arts instructor of the year award for martial arts instruction, leadership, and community influence through Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
Press & Publication Highlights
Newspaper articles, magazine features, and media coverage that highlight the story and impact of Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
Tribune-Review Feature
Times-Sun Newspaper
Hall of Honor Feature
Local recognition highlighting Sensei John Morgart Jr. as an Irwin martial artist recognized for dedication, achievement and impact in martial arts.
Coverage recognizing Sensei John Morgart Jr.'s martial arts journey, perseverance and feature in a published book connected to Chuck Norris.
Media coverage recognizing Sensei John Morgart Jr.'s induction into the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honor and his continued dedication to martial arts.
Local Newspaper Coverage
Chuck Norris Book Feature
Who's Who Legends Award
Regional newspaper coverage recognizing Sensei John Morgart Jr. and Wei Son Do Martial Arts following inclusion in the AMAA Martial Arts Masters & Legends Book connected to martial arts legends and instructors from around the world.
Featured in an AMAA Martial Arts publication connected to Chuck Norris' martial arts legacy, recognizing Sensei John Morgart's training, influence and Wei Son Do growth.
Recognition honoring Sensei John Morgart Jr.'s dedication, leadership and contributions to martial arts instruction through Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
Official Proclamation Recognition
A major milestone in the history of Wei Son Do Martial Arts was the official proclamation from the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners recognizing Sensei John Morgart Jr. and Wei Son Do Martial Arts for martial arts instruction, student development, youth leadership, discipline, and community impact.
This proclamation represents more than an award. It stands as official recognition of the work, sacrifice, teaching, and dedication behind Wei Son Do Martial Arts. It honors the positive influence Sensei John has had through martial arts and the impact Wei Son Do continues to have on students and the community.
Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners Proclamation
Official recognition honoring Sensei John Morgart Jr. and Wei Son Do Martial Arts for martial arts instruction, student development, leadership, and community impact.
“It really is proud for us to be here today with somebody of this stature. The Commissioners of Westmoreland County are proud to honor this person with a proclamation”
- Commissioner Douglas Chew
Media Wall
Explore a visual timeline of newspaper articles, magazine features, student recognition, tournament coverage, founder media, and the official county proclamation.
From newspaper coverage to student achievements, from martial arts features to official county recognition, Wei Son Do Martial Arts continues to earn attention for its commitment to discipline, confidence, real-world awareness, and community impact. The recognition tells one story clearly: Wei Son Do Martial Arts is more than a school. It is a system built on purpose, pressure, discipline, and respect.