Master David Tu

Chief Instructor at T. Kang Taekwondo Canarsie

7th Dan Black Belt
Chief instructor T. Kang Taekwondo Canarsie
Trained under Grandmaster T. Kang since 1985
Over 25 years of teaching experience
US top ten national competitor 1988-1993; NASKA

Master David Tu is the chief instructor of T. Kang Taekwondo of Canarsie, Brooklyn New York. He started martial arts in the early 80’s. Master David Tu has over 25 years of teaching experience with all ages from 3 year old to 65 year old. He has competed in many national competitions in the late 80’s to the early 90’s and was ranked top 3 in the national circuit. He has a son and daughter who are also black belts.

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Sahbumnim Mark B. Jones, Ph.D.

Sahbumnim John C. Graves

Sahbumnim Mel Gutic

Master Samantha Kang

Master Lisanne Jones-Sobers

Master Joseph Franklin

Master Robert Mirabella

Master Berthony Pascal

Senior Master Bill Ma

Senior Master Cristina Kang

Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang

There’s something to martial arts and especially the way Grandmaster Kang teaches it that addresses not just the body and fitness, but it addresses the mind and it addresses your approach to life.

I’m a 3rd dan black belt now and that’s one of the top achievements of my life. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I can’t imagine what my life would’ve been the last 10 years, and my family’s life without martial arts, and specifically without Grandmaster Kang. It’s just led to so many good things and has grounded us these years.

The greatest gift you can give yourself is health. You can have all the riches and fame in the world but if you’re sick and can’t get better, then you can’t enjoy anything.

Michael Imperioli

Emmy Award Winning Actor

Having started at the school at 8 years old, I consider myself to have grown up taking classes at T. Kang Taekwondo. When I first became a member, both my parents and I were unsure if it’d become a hobby that I’d truly be dedicated to. 12 years later, I still love Taekwondo! The quality of the people, the facilities, and the instruction at the school is difficult to find at any other Martial Arts school or gym that I’ve ever visited. Furthermore, as a college student who has won numerous scholarships and internships, I would not have developed the strengths that have allowed me to thrive in both academic and professional settings without the lessons I learned and support I received at T. Kang Taekwondo. Marguerite Hollander

Architect

Not only is Grandmaster Kang a mentally and physically gifted practitioner of Taekwondo, but unlike many other Grandmasters, he is an exemplary teacher of the art. I started Taekwondo in 2002 at another school and in 2005 I started training with Grandmaster Kang. His form and abilities in Taekwondo were remarkable, but what really impressed me in 2005 and continues to impress me to this day is his and his entire staff’s ability to teach the basics of this complicated martial art to students of all ages and abilities. He doesn’t just focus on the gifted students—he takes the time to focus on the needs of everyone. He is a great teacher and a great example for all to follow regarding health and fitness. Lee Ann Jaffee

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