Sahbumnim John C. Graves

Senior Instructor at T. Kang Taekwondo Canarsie

5^th Dan Black Belt
Senior Instructor @ T. Kang Tae Kwon Do – Canarsie
Began training with Grandmaster T. Kang in 2004
Training with Master David Tu since 2010
Over 12 years teaching experience

Sahbumnim John C. Graves has almost 20 years of experience in Tae Kwon Do. He began with Grandmaster T. Kang in 2004, at the Tribeca school. In 2010, Sahbumnim joined Master David Tu in Canarsie. He soon became an assistant instructor and upon earning his Fifth Dan, was promoted to Senior Instructor. Sahbumnim Graves teaches the Saturday adult class and assists Master Tu with the Saturday teens. He is an attorney, teaching and specializing in sports law.

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Master Samantha Kang

Master Lisanne Jones-Sobers

Master Joseph Franklin

Master Robert Mirabella

Master Berthony Pascal

Master David Tu

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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