Rising Phoenix Tang Soo Do - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rising Phoenix Tang Soo Do (Bong Hwang Sang Sung Tang Soo Do - 봉황상승당수도) is an Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation certified studio based in Albuquerque, New Mexico teaching the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do - 당수도. We are a family oriented martial arts studio that serves the needs of families and individuals alike, focused on developing the whole person - mind (neh gong), body (weh gong) and spirit (shim gong).
Our Certified Instructors & CIT
With a combined 55+ years of martial arts experience, our diverse group of certified instructors are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Our instructors have a passion for teaching and working with students to identify their goals, overcome obstacles, grow, and achieve those goals. Whether that be in gaining physical confidence and greater peace of mind through learning self-defense; personal confidence and growth through the adaptation of principles such as leadership, dedication, perseverance and focus; or simply living better through living healthier both mentally and physically, our instructors are dedicated to your success.
What does it mean to be a "Certified Instructor"?
As a member studio of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation, Rising Phoenix Tang Soo Do instructors enroll, train, graduate and are certified through the APTSDF's Certified Instructor Training (CIT) program. "Instructor" being the title of the most distinguished position held in all martial arts, we take seriously the role of instructor and more importantly the training and certification of our instructors in order to best serve our students, our school and our Federation with a level of professionalism that is second to none.
Our Master Instructor
Kuktche Sabom Nim Peter Estrada is a sixth degree black belt International Master Instructor with over 29 years of experience in the Martial Arts.
Recognized as an expert martial artist, Dr. Estrada has provided Military and Tactical Combative Instruction to the U.S. Special Warfare Candidacy Trainees at Lackland AFB, Active-Duty Airforce Personnel at Dyess AFB, Contract Security at Military Compounds, and Police Cadets in Dunn, NC.
Dr. Estrada holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Campbell University, a Master of Education in Kinesiology, and a Doctorate of Athletic Training – Sports Medicine from Andrew Taylor Still University. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Physician Extender, Athletic Trainer, and Exercise Physiologist.
Dr. Estrada truly finds joy seeing students learn, share, and grow within the martial arts and along their personal journey through life. He believes that the practice of martial arts is more than just physical training, but to develop leaders for life!
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