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Sa Bom Nim
Michael Tullier
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 Southeastern
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.
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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 continued his training and in September 2007 was tested for 5th degree Master rank and was promoted in January 2008. As he tells his students who ask how do you become a black belt, "Just don't quit".
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, one of his treasured accomplishments is the title of World Champion in Team Sparring with his teammates in Panama City, Panama August 2002.
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.
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