Meet Our Certified Instructors

Read below about our instructors. We are dedicated to passing on our Tang Soo Do knowledge.

Mathew Wattoff, Sah Bom Nim

Master Wattoff after completion of his 2-day Sah Bom Nim test in September 2024.

Owner

Master Mathew Wattoff has practiced Korean martial arts all his adult life, but has been training in Tang Soo Do since 2011. Before taking over the business, Mr. Wattoff had been an indispensable member, instructor, and friend of T&T Karate since its opening. 

Master Wattoff is a certified public accountant, holds multiple black belts, and loves sharing the power of martial arts. He earned his 4th degree black belt in 2024.

Sarina Teuschler, Sah Bom Nim

Kwan Jang Nim Chong Su Kim, Master Sarina, and her mother Master Veronica Teuschler

Head Instructor

Master Sarina Teuschler has been training in Tang Soo Do since 2001. She received her instructor's certification through the Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation. She earned her 4th Degree black belt in 2016.

​In the summer of 2020, she founded a non-profit organization, Hit Like A Girl, to combat domestic violence and sexual harassment through self-defense programs that empower, educate, and inspire confidence in young women. 

Master Sarina recently recovered from major spine surgery as a result of a car accident. She has returned to martial arts with her doctor's approval.

MASTER SARINA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Accomplishments

• Began training in 2001
• Promoted to First Degree black belt - 2005
• Promoted to Second Degree black belt - 2007
• Assisted school owner in opening T&T Karate - 2011
• Promoted to Third Degree Black Belt - September 2013
• 1st Place in Forms, 2nd Place in Weapons and Finalist for Forms Grand Champion at Rexer’s Martial Arts Tournament - February 2014
• 1st Place in Forms, 2nd Place in Weapons, and Finalist for Forms Grand Champion at Keystone State Martial Arts Championship - April 2014
• 1st Place in Forms, 2nd Place in Weapons, Finalist for Forms Grand Champion at Miller’s Martial Arts Tournament - June 2014
• 1st Place in Forms, Finalist for Forms Grand Champion at Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation Tournament - October 2014
• Completed Management Certificate Program through Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation - October 2014
• 1st Place in Weapons, Finalist for Weapons Grand Champion at Miller’s Martial Arts Tournament - June 2015
• Created Workout Warriors group fitness class - September 2015
• 1st Place in both Forms and Weapons, Finalist for both Forms and Weapons Grand Champion at Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation Tournament - October 2015
• Hosted Holiday De-Stress Workshop - December 2015
• Hosted Women’s Self-Defense Seminar - March 2016
• Promoted to Sah Bum Nim, Master Belt (fourth degree) - April 2016​
• ​Coached Dragons of T & T Karate to 1st Place Best Performance Group at Hyde Park Independence Day Parade - July 2016
• ​Participant in Autism Supportive Environment Certification program through Anderson Center - May 2017
• Coached Dragons of T & T Karate to 1st Place Best Performance Group at Hyde Park Independence Day Parade - July 2017
• Hosted first annual T&T Karate Traditional Championship - November 2017
• ​Initiated Leadership Seminar - January 2018 (a 12-lesson course to help teens and adults become leaders and better martial arts instructors) 
• ​Hosted Women's Self Defense Seminar - March 2018
• "We need a BREAKthrough!" Board Breaking donation drive to benefit Relay for Life - April 2018
• Launched "Hit Like A Girl" Women's Self-Defense class - May 2018
• Assisted T&T Karate in raising $4,000 for the Northern Dutchess Relay For Life - June 2018
• Coached Dragons of T&T Karate to 2nd Place in demonstration team competition at North East Open - August 2018
• Hosted 2nd Annual T&T Karate Traditional Martial Arts Championship - November 2018​​ 
• Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation official master training with Grand Master Chong Su Kim - February 2019
• ​Hosted Women's Self Defense Seminar - March 2019
• Hosted first annual Spring Promotion Extravaganza - June 2019
• Placed 2nd in master belt level Forms division at Golden Eagle Challenge - September 2019
• Hosted 3rd Annual T&T Traditional Championship - November 2019
• Hosted Women's Self-Defense Seminar - March 2020
• Created non-profit organization, Hit Like A Girl, to combat domestic violence and sexual harassment through self-defense programs that empower, educate, and inspire confidence in young women - Summer 2020
• Hosted virtual martial arts lessons and fitness classes during the Covid-19 shutdown throughout 2020 
  
• Ran for Dutchess County Legislator to represent District 7 (Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie) in 2021

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