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 Instructor Profiles
 
 

 

Grandmaster Kang has 45 years experience in Tae-Kwon-Do. He is Oklahoma's highest 9th degree Black Belt.  Also a PGA Professional, he has been a pioneer in the industry and a great motivational speaker.  Grandmaster Kang has produced several state, national and Olympic champions and is considered among his peers to be an innovator beyond his years.  As one of the most respected Grandmasters in the world, he still loves to teach little ones and plant seeds as he nurtures them and watches them grow with admiration and love.

 

Master Jim Pentz, VI DAN

Grandmaster Kang's highest ranking, and oldest student of 32 years, hails from Springdale, Arkansas.  He is currently a 6th Dan Black Belt and is the Chief Instructor/local authority in TaeKwon-Do in his hometown.  He continues to benefit from the love and support of his wife and four kids.  Wife Jeanie, Gina, Mike, Chris, and Jeff. 

Master Bob Mc Quarrie, VI DAN

A twenty-eight year student of Grandmaster Kang and a sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon-do. Tae Kwon-do has brought the ideal balance to a travel intensive career in Information Technology. The discipline, physical fitness, poise and self confidence learned in Tae Kwon-do allows the opportunity for personal and business life successes.
 

(Tulsa Location Headquarters chief instructor)

 

He won Nationals at the junior level 5 years in a row, and at the age of 16, won National Championships at the adult level.  In the same year, he became a silver medalist at the U.S. Olympic Festival.  International experience include bronze medals at the ’90 and ’91 U.S. Elite Championships and a silver medal at the U.S. / Venezuela Goodwill match. 

 

Master Bong Kang, V DAN (r)

Broken Arrow Location Branch Chief Instructor

Began training in TaeKwon-Do in 1977, at the age of 3, for the sake of having a place to live.  It wasn't until the later years, that he discovered the potential of the martial arts, and soon found his calling in life.  He realized that, to help your fellow man is to help yourself.  He is the Chief Instructor in Broken Arrow.

Master Carol Tregoning, V DAN

 

It was 22 years ago that I began my journey in the practice of Tae-kwon-do. I had studied it several years previously for about two years and the love for it never diminished. If ever there is one single enhancement to my life it has to be Kang's Tae-kwon-Do.

Mike Patrick, III DAN

(Tulsa Team Sport TKD Instructor)
 
Goal in Tae-Kwon-Do:
 
To become a Master level of 5th Degree

 

Achievements: Oklahoma State Champion and most dominant competitor in his division the State of Oklahoma has ever seen

Craig Sahli III DAN

I am a business owner, employer, husband, father, neighbor, and friend. I've also been a primary care-give for a terminally-ill parent.  All of the people in my life have benefited from the new, kinder, gentler, more self-assured and relaxed person I have become through my Tae-Kwon-Do training.
Jim Brown III DAN

Level I and II Instructor

Mr. Jim Brown is currently a Third Degree Black Belt in our organization.  Mr. Jim Brown has two sons and currently teaches on the weekends.  His involvement in Tae Kwon-Do has greatly increased his knowledge of life. 

 

Dr. Ken Tricinella

Level I Instructor

Dr. Ken Tricinella is Tulsa's favorite Dentist.  He has three full grown boys, who are all, Kang's  Black Belts.  Dr. Tricinella has been teaching at the Headquarters for 7 years now, and has developed an extremely rare talent for inspiration and motivation.  His former accomplishments include being a Colonel in the U.S. Army. 

Headquarters Instructors (in Tulsa)

Grandmaster D. W. Kang, 9th Dan Founder / President

Master Sung Kang, 5th Dan Chief Senior Instructor

Master Carol Tregoning, 5th Dan Children's / Young Dragon's Instructor

Vanh Phetsacksith, 4th Dan Child Level I Instructor

Ken Tricinella, 4th Dan Adult Level I Instructor

Mike Patrick, 3rd Dan Sparring Team UTF Head Coach

Jim Brown, 3rd Dan Level I & II Weekend Instructor

Craig Sahli, 3rd Dan, Sparring Team UTF Assistant Coach

Jackson Hayward, 2nd Dan Assistant Instructor

Zhi Lin, Assistant

 

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