Mr. Dan is President of our Black Belt Club and Chief Instructor under Master Beaudoin.  He has attended both European and South American Masters Clinics in addition to the North American clinic.  He is interested in Japanese sword arts, self-defense/one-steps, breaking, forms and philosophy.

He says, "I always try to push myself to do my best.  Everyone has something to teach you even if they don't realize it.  Students need to not only learn but also laugh.  We never fail, we only succeed at finding the things that don't work."

He says, "I like a strong challenging workout during the beginning of class.  I believe in pushing people to help them find and reach their full potential.  I like spreading the art."

She says, "Learning forms make you pay attention to the details.  The details make you a better person all around. Precision rather than overt force is key.  Correct techniques bring power that will only increase when used properly."

She says, "I really enjoy Tang Soo Do because it is not only challenging to the body, but also to the mind.  Seeing students faces light up with confidence and pride when they've completed a task successfully, is so rewarding.  Forms and weapons are my favorite s because they make me focus so intensely that sometimes I forget everything else around me."

He says, "Success is measured by hard work and training, not by rank or belts.  Self-defense, forms and staff are my favorite part of training.  Teaching one-steps is the most rewarding."

She says, "No matter what rank you are there is always something to learn, practice, and try to perfect.  In teaching, you should always praise students along with correcting them. Let your students know that you too have and still do make mistakes, no one is perfect.  It helps them build their confidence.