Instructors

With more than 40 years of Tang Soo Do experience, let’s meet your instructors!

Suseog Sa Bom Nim Sean Kennedy & Sa Bom Nim Lauren Kennedy

Suseog Sa Bom Nim Kennedy began his Tang Soo Do journey at the age of 18, training under Sa Bom Nim Mike McGee at Jackson Park. With over 30 years of teaching experience in the Central community, he has dedicated his life to sharing the art of Tang Soo Do. Currently holding the rank of Ch’il Dan (7th Degree), Sa Bom Nim Kennedy is a seasoned martial artist and an inspiring instructor. He is thrilled to return to Jackson Park, bringing his expertise and passion to the Central and surrounding communities.

Sa Bom Nim Kennedy began her Tang Soo Do journey as a child and returned to the dojang in 2012 to pursue her dream of becoming a black belt. Through dedication and perseverance, she achieved her goal and became a certified instructor in 2018. Today, she proudly holds the rank of Sa Dan & Sa Bom Nim (4th Degree Master) and continues to inspire students with her passion for the art. She especially loves seeing women and young ladies in class! Sa Bom Nim Kennedy is a firm believer that girls can be strong too, and she’s committed to empowering the next generation of martial artists.

Meet Your Junior Instructors

Mr. Ryan, Mr. Liam, and Miss Addy began their Tang Soo Do journeys together in 2017. Mr. Ryan, Mr. Liam, and Miss Addy have since earned the rank of Sam Dan (3rd Degree), Mr. Trey joined the do jang in 2019 proudly holds the rank of E Dan (2nd Degree). We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.

We also have several Intermediate Students that enjoy coming to assist with the Beginner Class! We are always here to encourage young people to be positive leaders and examples for their classmates!

WHAT MAKES US THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS?Teaching is our passion! We’ve had hundreds of students train under us over the years. To this day, we still get parents & students who send messages or stop and thank us for the positive influence we had on them. As an instructor, there is nothing more rewarding than watching a new student grow not only in their Martial Arts skills, but also as a person. For us, it’s more than punching and kicking, it’s about quality instruction and making each student that walks into our school a better person. It’s about tradition and instilling discipline and respect in every lesson but, it’s also about having fun while achieving these goals. We demand excellence from our students each and every class. You won’t simply be given a belt here. You must EARN it!

-Suseog Sa Bom Nim & Sa Bom Nim Kennedy