Ben Sands began his martial arts training in 1988 at the St. Paul Eastside Tang Soo Do school. Ben continued his training achieving Cho Dan in 1992, and Ee Dan in 1996. By 1998 he also acquired his instructor certification that is called Kyo Sa. He enjoys training and teaching, and has run the Sunday night fight class for all levels of martial artists for many years. He believes there is always something that can be improved upon or new to learn along the training path that he’s been on for nearly 20 years.

Ruth McLaughlin began her martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do in 1987 and earned her black belt in 1994. She then discovered Soo Bahk Do at Karate Junction. Realizing the great value that Soo Bahk Do had to offer, she joined and earned Cho Dan (1st degree black belt) in 1999. Ruth also has trained extensively in Tai Chi, earning the rank of black belt. She has extensive experience with children as well as teaching physically and mentally challenged students.