MICHAEL KNOWLES - HEAD INSTRUCTOR, MASTER LEVEL

Michael's training in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan started in 1990 in New Jersey.  After earning his 2nd Degree Black Belt, he moved to NYC to pursue a film career and took a hiatus from Martial Arts.  In 2008, he returned to his Martial Arts training, earning his 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2012, and his 4th Degree Black Belt and Teaching Certification in 2016.  He started training in Tai Chi under Master Samuel Barnes (founder of Tai Chi Works in Beverly Hills) in 2016 and has found it to be a wonderful balance to his martial arts study and a healing component to everyday life.  Michael has always loved teaching, whether it is acting, writing, or filmmaking, and he is proud and honored to be able to add martial arts and tai chi to his teaching repertoire.

KATHY HUYNH-KNOWLES  -   INSTRUCTOR, DAN LEVEL

Kathy began her Martial Arts training when she and Michael opened Knowles Karate Academy in June 2016 and will be testing for her 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2023.  She was delighted to start the journey with their son Logan (who was almost 3.5yrs at that time), and has seen so many physical and mental benefits for herself, as well as for the kids.  Being of a small stature, the training has helped her immensely in feeling confident that she can protect herself in a situation against a bigger and stronger attacker.  Kathy enjoys being able to encourage someone to tap into their own inner strength.  As someone who began practicing martial arts in her mid-40's, she believes that age is not a barrier to anything you want to do and learn.