We offer the following types of programs:
About Our Instructors:
Kristan Mack - Sam Dan
Certified 3rd Degree Black Belt Kristan Mack has been training with the WTSDA full time since 1993. She has trained under the instruction of Mr. Christian Klacko, Master Vance Britt and she currently trains under the direction of WTSDA Region 7 Director and Master Instructor, James Mars, who is based in North Carolina. Ms. Mack is the sole owner and Chief Instructor of Capitol Tang Soo Do, and her specialties include weapons and sparring. Ms. Mack is active within the World Tang Soo Do Association, serving on both the Website Committee as author of the Studio of the Month profile, and on the Website Review Committee, reviewing Association websites for the Board of Directors. Ms. Mack works and lives in Washington, D.C.
Christopher Tighe - Cho Dan
Mr. Christopher Tighe is a certified 1st Degree Black Belt and has trained with Capitol Tang Soo Do since 1999. He has trained under the direction of Ms. Mack, as well as Master Vance Britt and Master James Mars. His specialties include self-defense manuevers, sparring, and meditation techniques. Mr. Tighe works and lives in Washington, D.C.
Andrew Blank - Cho Dan
Mr. Andrew Blank is a certified 1st Degree Black Belt and has trained full time with Capitol Tang Soo Do since 2008, as well as for a brief period during his Gup level experience as well. Mr. Blank hails from Pennsylvania and has trained with Masters Kaye, Robinson, Britt and now Mars. Mr. Blank specializes in basic and advanced kicking techniques, sparring technique and Hyungs.
Ryan Winklevoss - E Dan (Visiting Instructor)
Currently, Capitol is privledged to have a visiting instructor, Mr. Ryan Winklevoss, a certified 2nd Degree Black Belt from Connecticut. Mr. Winklevoss is currently living and training in Washington, DC as he completes his undergraduate degree. Mr. Winklevoss specializes in weapons and Hyungs, and has spent time instructing childrens classes as well.
