MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

MASTER HEO

Professional DEMO Athlete & DEMO TEAM COACH

Master Heo was born and raised in South Korea, and he started Taekwondo when he was five years old. At first, he only trained because he thought it was fun. After becoming an elite athlete, he had the opportunity to travel to many different countries across the world like the United States, Spain, China, Japan and Vietnam to showcase his skills and learn about teaching Taekwondo to others. He is highly skilled in Taekwondo Demonstration and has years of experience coaching elite Demo teams.

MASTER DO

weston poomsae team coach & form advisor

Master Kathy Do is the daughter of Young Tae Kwon Do founder, Grand Master Young Soo Do.  She started her Tae Kwon Do training at the age of 3 and earned her black belt by 7 years old.  Under her father’s tutelage, she began assisting him in classes, learning his methodology and educational philosophy while gaining valuable teaching experience. 

Tae Kwon Do is a passion and way of life for Master Do, and after the passing of her father, she devoted her life to sharing the art of Tae Kwon Do and continuing his legacy.  She has over 30 years of training experience, and over 20 years of teaching experience.  She is a 7 time USA National Team Member, 3 time World Championships medalist, Pan Am Champion, 4 time US Open Champion, and multi-National Champion, in both individual and team categories.  

In addition to her dedication to the martial arts, she is a classical violinist and a certified music educator.  She holds a Bachelors degree in Music Business and a Masters Degree in Music Education from the University of Miami. 

 MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:

·      2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013:  USAT National Team Member

·      2020 USAT Poomsae Grand Slam:  GOLD, GOLD

·      2019 President’s Cup:  GOLD, GOLD

·      2019 1st World Cup @ Wuxi, China:  SILVER

·      2019 USAT National Championships:  GOLD

·      2018 USAT National Team Member

·      2018 Pan Am Championships:  GOLD

·      2016 World Championships:  SILVER

·      2014 World Championships:  BRONZE

·      2013 World Championships:  BRONZE

MASTER DOTY 

Sparring Coach & Seasoned Martial Artist 

Master Doty was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and began his Taekwondo journey at the age of 22, driven by an interest in martial arts and a desire to learn self-defense. As the first in his family to practice Taekwondo, he earned his first-degree black belt in 1993 and began coaching shortly thereafter.

With 35 years of training experience and 33 years of teaching experience, Master Doty has dedicated much of his life to martial arts. He also holds a 4th Dan rank in Hapkido and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his students.

Outside of martial arts, Master Doty is a professional singer and drummer, has worked as a behavioral health technician in mental health and substance abuse services, and enjoys cooking.

Master Doty believes in the lasting impact a teacher can have on a child’s life. Inspired by a teacher who helped him develop confidence and come out of his shell, he hopes to provide the same encouragement and support to the next generation through Taekwondo.

MASTER LEE

Demo Team Captain & Assistant Coach

Master Lee was born in New York and began his Taekwondo journey at the age of 7 after Master Orchid introduced the art at his elementary school. With 11 years of training experience, he earned his first-degree black belt at approximately twelve years old and has continued to dedicate himself to the martial arts ever since.

Master Lee competes at the national level as an AAU National Team freestyle Poomsae athlete. As Demo Team Captain, he led the American Tigers Demo Team to a second-place finish at the 2025 National Championships. 

He is a Weston local who graduated from Cypress Bay High School, and is currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity at Florida International University (FIU).

Master Lee accepted the opportunity offered by Master Orchid to become an instructor, and discovered a passion for teaching. He finds great fulfillment in sharing his knowledge, watching the next generation grow, and helping his students improve each day. For Master Lee, passing on his experience and witnessing his students’ progress has become one of the most rewarding aspects of Taekwondo.

INSTRUCTOR SEBASTIAN

Professional Sparring Athlete & Coach

Mr. Sebastian was born and raised in South Florida. He began his Taekwondo journey at the age of 7, and has continually been a part of the American Tigers family.
He received his black belt in 2022, and joined the Sparring Team that same year. He competed in AAU Nationals in 2023, and won 3rd Place. The following year he competed in USAT Nationals and won Gold! 

Mr. Sebastian is currently a student at Nova Southeastern University, hoping to major in Business. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his younger brother, and uses his free time to train at the gym and run. 

He has been a dedicated Instructor and Sparring Coach for a number of years, and wishes to impart his knowledge to the next generation in a fun and engaging manner.