I have been involved in the martial art of Tang Soo Do for over 33 years. In November 11, 1990, I joined Homestead Tang Soo Do Karate, under the guidance and instruction of Sa Bom Nim William Johns (Master), until 1992.
After Hurricane Andrew I continued my training under the guidance and instruction of Sa Bom Nim Charlie W. Miley (Master), student of Sa Bom Nim William Johns (Master). Awarded 1st Dan in 1994, 2nd Dan in 1996 and 3rd Dan in 1999 all ranks awarded under Tang Soo Do/ Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
From 2000 to 2007, under guidance and instruction of Sa Bom Nim Arthur Pryor (Master). Awarded 4th Dan and Master Certification under Tang Soo Do / Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation in 2003.
In 2007 to further my martial arts education and growth, I stopped my affiliation with the Tang Soo Do/ Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation and joined the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc under the guidance and instruction of Kwan Jang Nim Charles J. Ferraro (Grandmaster).
Awarded 5th Dan under the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc in January 2013.
Awarded 6th Dan under the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc in January 2019.
Sa Bom Nim Bland Jensen (Master), has been involved in the martial art of Tang Soo Do since 1994. She started her training under the guidance and instruction of Sa Bom Nim Steve Paleo (Master) at Pines Karate. All her Dan Awards have been under the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc. She was awarded 4th Dan and Master Certification in January 2012. Awarded 5th Dan in January 2017. Sa Bom Nim Jensen, is the Assistant Master Instructor at Redland Koi Gardens. Sa Bom Nim Jensen (Master), is an inspiration to everyone who meets her.
Kyo Sa Nim Michael Cruz has been involved in the martial art of Tang Soo Do since 1999. He started his training under the guidance and instruction of Sa Bom Nim Charlie W. Miley (Master) and Sa Bom Nim Walter Okahara (Master). He was awarded his Cho Dan (1st Dan/ Degree) under the Tang Soo Do/ Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation. Kyo Sa Nim Mike Cruz was awarded Ee Dan (2nd Dan/ Degree) and Teacher Certification on December 2012, under the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc. Kyo Sa Nim Cruz is the Assistant Instructor at Redland Koi Gardens, as well as the creator of the property. Awarded 3rd Dan on April 2018, under the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc.
Jonathan Ramirez is the son of Sa Bom Nim Michael Ramirez (Master). Jonathan began his training under his father and instructor in September 22, 2010. He was awarded his Cho Dan (1st Dan) in November 2014, under the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc. He was awarded his Ee Dan (2nd Dan / Teacher Certification) on April 2023. He is the Assistant Instructor at the Redland Koi Gardens.