About Us

"We are the Premier Family Karate Studio
in East County"

A family who learns karate together learns how to communicate, take care of their bodies, build confidence, and spend time together in a positive environment. Recognizing the need in San Diego’s East County area, several key individuals came together with their passion, skill, expertise, leadership and commitment to launch the ECFMA in 2007.

Style:

Tang Soo Do, Korean Traditional Martial Arts: Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial arts style with its origins rooted in ancient times. Most historians agree that Tang Soo Do began with the ancient art of Soo Bahk around two thousand years ago. It was heavily influenced by Chinese martial arts styles. Hence the name Tang Soo Do, meaning “The way of the Tang dynasty open hand”.

Origination:

In 1945, Grand Master Hwang Kee formed the Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation. He formed the modern Tang Soo Do by incorporating techniques from northern and southern Chinese Kung Fu along with the fighting principals from Soo Bahk Do. Since then Grand Master Hwang Kee’s philosophy and Tang Soo Do techniques have spread throughout the world.

School Affiliations:

International Tang Soo Do Alliance ( I.T.S.D.A.). Founded in 1988 as the National Tang Soo Do Alliance by Master Dan Nolan.

Instructors:

Master Dorothy Read, 4th Dan – Master Instructor/Owner
• Martial Arts Training since 1994
• Instructor since 1998
• Certified Instructor – International Tang Soo Do Alliance, World Moo Duk Kwon

Carolyn Lindstrom Bradvica, M.A. - 3rd Dan, Instructor/Owner
• Martial Arts Training since 2001
• Masters in Education Administration and Special Education
• Educational consultant
• Previously, owner of private high schools

Meilani Peleti – 3rd Dan, Instructor/School Manager
• Martial Arts Training since 1994

Mike Weston – 4th Dan, Instructor
• Martial Arts Training since 1984