Mr. Brian Ormiston began training with Suncoast Tang Soo Do and the World Tang Soo Do Association in February 2011 and as of 2021 is in his 11th year with Suncoast Tang Soo Do. He enjoys working with students of all ages and ranks, and frequently assists with intermediate to advanced classes, and regularly leads the adult all-ranks classes. Brian also trained in Tang Soo Do during his teenage years from 1967 – 1972 and can attest to how helpful traditional Tang Soo Do training can be to our youth for improving self-confidence and discipline, and leading to academic and career success. He enjoys all aspects of Tang Soo Do training but has a special interest in self-defense and weapons. Mr. Ormiston has completed C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense Academies and Clinics as well as Training Clinics taught by WTSDA Masters in Split Second Survival. Brian also belongs to the WTSDA’s World Ki Gong organization and has attended clinics and classes with WKG master instructors and is training to become a WKG certified Ki Gong instructor. Professionally, Mr. Ormiston holds a Ph.D. in Population Ecology/Biology and has enjoyed a long (40+ year) career working in various fields including education, public health (epidemiology), environmental toxicology, and environmental resource protection. He is an expert in remote sensing and is an FAA Certified Airplane Pilot and Certified Commercial Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (sUAV or drone) Pilot. He has lived in Safety Harbor since 1987 and is still actively working as a consultant on Environmental issues throughout Florida and the southeastern US.
“My early training experience as a teen was extremely important to my personal development and success throughout my adult life. Tang Soo Do training is a way to a better life. My desire to help others motivated me to become a WTSDA certified instructor. I am grateful to be able to assist the studio, and to help others enjoy their journey to black belt and the many benefits of practicing this traditional Korean martial art.” – Mr. Brian Ormiston, 2021