Instructors

Our instructors teach at both St Louis area schools on different schedules. They are trained in all belt levels up to their current rank and tip.

Meet our instructors:

Grand Master T. H. Park is a 7th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
  • 32 years of experience teaching Tae Kwon Do
  • International Referee HAN MA DANG
  • Three time Korean National Champion
  • Coach of the Mexican International Tae Kwon Do Team
  • Grand Master Park teaches at all of his schools
Office Manager – Young Park. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Head Instructor – Nathan Loseke. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Head Instructor – Joe Beirne. He and his daughter have been studying with Grand Master Park for several years. Currently a 3rd degree black belt. His “day” job is as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Missouri Baptist Hospital.
Head Instructor – Anthony Muscarella. He started out with his daughter, and both earned their first degree Black belt together. He has been in TKD since 2006. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Adult Instructor – Debbie Bray. She and her husband with their three children started together around 2001, and all advanced to at least 2nd degree. She enjoys working out and learning with her family. TKD has kept them very fit and healthy. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Adult Instructor – Jason Ha has years of TKD experience behind him, joining Parks in 2006. He is currently a 2nd degree black belt who aims to become better.
Adult Instructor – Alyssa Como. Has been in TKD since 2005. Currently a 2nd degree black belt. Her goal is to always improve, and get to the 4th degree. She is event coordinator at the Renaissance Grand hotel in downtown St. Louis.
Adult Instructor – Ji-Seok Lee. He has been in TKD for since 2008. A 3rd degree black belt, but is currently serving in the Korean Marine Corp.
Junior Instructor – Aarthi Bala. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Parker Bettendorf. He joined Parks in 2006 with his brother Carson. Besides TKD, his favorite sport is baseball where he plays catcher. His favorite things to do are to be with friends and listen to music. Currently a 2nd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Carson Bettendorf has been in TKD since 2003. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Andrew Boal has been in TKD since 2004. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Alissa Boyce. Currently a 2nd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Jordan Bray has been in TKD for 9 years. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Christine Park has a twin, Diane. She has been studying TKD under her father’s teaching for 10 years. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Instructor – Diane Park has a twin, Christine. She has been studying TKD under her father’s teaching for 10 years. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Leader – Lucas Campbell. Currently a 3rd degree black belt.
Junior Leader – Sabri Safi. Currently a 2nd degree black belt.
Junior Leader – Rami Safi. Currently a 2nd degree black belt.
Junior Leader – Mary Hoeft. Currently a 1st degree black belt.
Junior Leader – Emma Hoeft. Currently a 1st degree black belt.
Junior Leader – John Howe. Currently a 1st degree black belt.
Former Head Instructor – Haley Hardcastle has been in TKD since 2000. Currently a 3rd degree black belt, and is working toward the fourth dan.