Instructors
All members of the teaching staff are Certified Instructors of Tang Soo Do and are holders of Black Belts granted by the World Tang Soo Do Association, under the leadership of our founder Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, 9th Dan, and our current Grandmaster William Strong, 9th Dan.
Learn more about the founders of Tang Soo Do here.
Our staff of Black Belt instructors and their assistants are here to guide you toward greater self-discipline and confidence as you improve your flexibility, balance, and overall coordination. Our program gradually helps you to improve your fitness and better knowledge of self-defense.
- Mr. John M. Neese's Full Bio
Mr. John M. Neese
John is an Internationally Certified Black Belt Instructor of the World Tang Soo Do Association. He has been teaching in the studio for over 30 years. Both kids and adults love taking classes with him.
- Mr. Sean Jiang's Full Bio
Mr. Sean Jiang
Mr. Sean is the assistant instructor and has been developing his craft since he was 7 years old. Our students love working with him in class.
- Keira Yang's Full Bio
Keira Yang
Keira Yang is a student at Prosper high school and began her Tang Soo Do training at Y.T. in 2016.
- Mr. Andy Vuong's Full Bio
Mr. Andy Vuong
Andy received his black belt in 2023 and is still going strong!
- Miss Surabhi (Ash) Udgirkar's Full Bio
Miss Surabhi (Ash) Udgirkar
Miss Surabhi (Ash) Udgirkar is a senior in high school who started her Tang Soo Do journey at the age of 8 in Portland, Oregon. She dedicated herself to the art of Tang Soo Do earning her black belt in May 2019.
- Mr. Santosh Udgirkar's Full Bio
Mr. Santosh Udgirkar
Mr. Santosh competed in regional championships, earning medals in Sparring, Forms, and Bo Staff. Passionate about continuous learning and fitness, He also enjoys mentoring junior members and training in a supportive environment.
- Mr. Sarth Udgirkar's Full Bio
Mr. Sarth Udgirkar
Mr. Sarth Udgirkar is a student at Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco, TX. He began his path in Tang Soo Do in Portland, Oregon with his family in 2016 at the age of 7. He moved to Texas and joined Y.T. Tang Soo Do in 2022.
- Mrs. Stephie Althouse's Full Bio
Mrs. Stephie Althouse
Dr. Stephie Althouse is a "recovering" Ph.D. chemist turned to a business consultant and coach who discovered her passion for martial arts over 10 years ago in California.
