Grandmaster Kang's highest ranking, and oldest student of 34 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.  Jeffrey, his youngest son, clearly outshines and demonstrates the most effort among all his children in his attempt follow in his father's footsteps to keep the Kang's Spirit alive in Arkansas.

Winner of 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.  Lived as a resident athlete at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colo Spgs, for two years under the tutleage of 9-Time National Champion and U.S. Team Member Master Dae Sung Lee, with room mate 2-Time Olympic Champion Juan 'Flaco' Moreno.  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, VI DAN (r)

Broken Arrow Location Branch Chief Instructor

Began training in TaeKwon-Do in 1977, at the age of 3.  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.  He is also a current U.S. Open Medalist.

Master Carol Tregoning, V DAN

 

It was 30 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.

Carol is a shining example of what it means to have 'consistency' as a black belt and carry on the high standards of black belt excellence into her life.  The principles and tenets of TaeKwon-Do are represented in her attitude on the floor and off.

Vanh has been a fierce competitor in his younger days and trained with world champions to become one of Oklahoma's toughest fighters.  Vanh has two children, Iza 8 and Noah 4.  Iza is a Red Belt in TaeKwon-Do.  Vanh has been dedicated and is known for his 'helpful personality' and remembers vividly a quote from Grand Master Kang'....... "When you help someone, don't expect anything in return.  If you do, you'll be disappointed."

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 10 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.  Ken is a true leader as demonstrated in both the military and the martial arts.  His talent for motivating individuals to reach higher limits is his forte.

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.  Jim Brown is a commercial real estate broker for CBRE.  His leadership and compassion for others in his field of work has left many happy business owners complimenting Jim's humble and 'on track business attitude'. 

Clarence is a people person.  If there is something you don't understand, ask Clarence, and he will be more than happy to give you an explanation.  The over 30 year student of Grand Master Kang also has a son and grandson in class.  His son, Camron is a 1st Dan Black Belt and is also a Leadership Team Member.

Bill Campbell is also a very old student of Grand Master Kang.  Bill is an airline pilot and is at the dojang when he isn't in the air.  The dedication over the years has led Bill to understand some very important truths about life and what it means to 'pass on what you have learned'. 

Headquarter Instructors (Tulsa Dojang)

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

Master Sung Kang, 6th Dan Chief Senior Instructor All Classes

Master Carol Tregoning, 5th Dan Black Belt Class Assistant Instructor

Vanh Phetsacksith, 4th Dan Level II Instructor Leadership Team Captain

Ken Tricinella, 4th Dan Level I Instructor Leadership Team Captain

Jim Brown, 3rd Dan Level I & II Leadership

Clarence Williams, 3rd Dan Beginner Class Instructor, Leadership

Jackson Hayward, 3nd Dan Assistant Sparring Instructor

Calvin Vogel, 3rd Dan Leadership

Zhi Lin 1st Dan Assistant Instructor, Leadership

Dominique Dandridge, 1st Dan Leadership

Camron Williams, 1st Dan Leadership

Amy Meeks, 1st Dan Leadership

Ian Brandenburg, Rec Black Leadership

Mike Lissau, Rec Black Leadership

Michael Lissau, Rec Black Leadership

Martha Meeks, Rec Black Leadership