Instructors
Our senior Instructor received Dan (Black Belt) certification from the Founder of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan; Great Grand Master Hwang Kee.
He has also received Master rank certification (4th Dan and or above) and SaBom certification.
We do not state this in the belief that these qualifications make us better than anyone else. We simply state these facts so that we can share our unique lineage with you. It is our unique lineage that lead to the creation of the Lion Pride Tang Soo Do's age appropriate system of Tang Soo Do education.
He has also received Master rank certification (4th Dan and or above) and SaBom certification.
We do not state this in the belief that these qualifications make us better than anyone else. We simply state these facts so that we can share our unique lineage with you. It is our unique lineage that lead to the creation of the Lion Pride Tang Soo Do's age appropriate system of Tang Soo Do education.
Chief Instructor
SaBomNim Adam Preston
Master Preston has over 30 years of Martial Arts experience. He first got involved in Martial Arts at the age of 7 in Manchester. His Tang Soo Do journey has included numerous demonstrations in Europe, a cross-styles demonstration in China, and KoDanJa (4th Dan and above) training in the USA. He opened his first Tang Soo Do class in Milton Keynes in 2008 and enjoys sharing knowledge and actively training with his students. Master Preston is currently a Head of Mathematics in a local through-school.
Master Preston has over 30 years of Martial Arts experience. He first got involved in Martial Arts at the age of 7 in Manchester. His Tang Soo Do journey has included numerous demonstrations in Europe, a cross-styles demonstration in China, and KoDanJa (4th Dan and above) training in the USA. He opened his first Tang Soo Do class in Milton Keynes in 2008 and enjoys sharing knowledge and actively training with his students. Master Preston is currently a Head of Mathematics in a local through-school.
Class Instructor
KyoSaNim Rakesh Mistry
Mr Mistry started training as a student of Master Preston in 2013. In 2017 he made the decision to begin his journey for KyoSa (Class Instructor) by opening classes in Woburn Sands. This process was successfully completed in October 2019.
Mr Mistry believes the benefits of hard work and discipline are essential to make one ready for the challenges of their future.
Mr Mistry started training as a student of Master Preston in 2013. In 2017 he made the decision to begin his journey for KyoSa (Class Instructor) by opening classes in Woburn Sands. This process was successfully completed in October 2019.
Mr Mistry believes the benefits of hard work and discipline are essential to make one ready for the challenges of their future.