Grand Master Gabriel Estay is a 7th Dan Kukkiwon Taekwondo Black Belt. He is our head instructor and overseer of our Taekwondo program. Master Gabriel mentors Shantal and the Taekwondo team teaching once a month and overseeing our gradings.
Gabriel is Shantal's original Taekwondo instructor who runs his own club in Holland Park. He is well known for his holistic approach to martial arts focusing on the physical and mental benefits of training. He ensures his students keep the traditional elements of respect and discipline while maintaining a fun learning environment. He is extremely knowledgeable in the history of Taekwondo and the meanings and Korean language associated with practicing it. He brakes down technique to help students understand what they area doing and why they are learning it.