Instructors
Sa Bom Nim Michael Tullier is the owner and chief instructor
of Tang Soo Do Karate College. Sa Bom Nim Tullier is a native of Baton Rouge, LA but
was born in Munich, Germany while his father was stationed there. He
graduated from Lee High School and holds a B.S. 
degree in Industrial
Technology from South Eastern University. He started his martial art
training in 1989 and received his first Black Belt in 1993, 2nd degree
in 1995, 3rd degree in 1998 and in 2002 he passed the rigorous
physical and mental testing for the honored 4th degree – Master's.
He has been a certified instructor in Tang Soo Do since 1996. Sa Bom Nim is the Korean honorific for an instructor
having earned at least a 4th degree black belt and indicates a Master martial artist
and instructor. He has recently been promoted to the rank of O Dan (5th degree).
Sa Bom Nim is currently training under the direct tutelage of Grand Master Richard Bryne who is the founder and current president of the American Tang Soo Do Association. Sa Bom Nim has trained with many other esteemed Masters in places all over the world including Korea, China and Panama as well as many states. Although Sa Bom Nim has won and achieved many awards, trophies and medals in his martial arts career, his most recent title of World Champion in Team Sparring with his teammates in Panama City, Panama, August of 2002 is one of his most treasured accomplishments.
Sa Bom Nim Tullier opened his first karate school in Zachary in 1995 and now owns and is chief instructor of the Tang Soo Do Karate College since 1997.
Sa Bom Nim Tullier is married to Jacky Bordelon Tullier and they are the proud parents of Rachael, and David.
Sa Bom Nim
Lauri Pasqua
If you go to a class taught by senior instructor Sa Bom Nim Lauri Pasqua, you ARE going to sweat. It is in her class that
you will learn the importance of a good Ki Ahp (karate yell or spirit
breath). In case you are wondering, she learned her 
teaching style from
Sa Bom Nim Tullier! Her technique is just about flawless and she presents
a great class based on basic technique, proper etiquette and exercises
to build strength all bound up in a great workout.
Sa Bom Nim Pasqua is a 4th degree black belt with over 14 years experience in martial arts training and teaching. She was on the famous sparring team that took home the Grand Champion trophy in team sparring in Panama City, Panama, August of 2002, no doubt, one of her proudest accomplishments. She holds many more trophies and medals and is a fierce competitor.
Sa Bom Nim Pasqua holds a B.S. degree from LSU and is a senior director for a local offices of a national insurance company. She is passionate about her martial art’s training and teaching, and is a certified ITF instructor as well.
Kyo Sa Nims (certified instructors)
pictures and bios coming soon
- Bill Betz
- Allen Fields
- Sherrie Faulkinberry
- Mario Melendez
