Meet the Team
The people behind the doboks.
Every instructor at Tan'Gun is hand-picked for their expertise, character, and commitment to our students.

Founder & Head Instructor
Master David Venkatachellum
7th Dan Chung Do Kwan
6th Dan Kukkiwon
Two decades of impact. Master David built Tan'Gun from a single class into an award-winning, multi-location academy. His mission remains the same as day one: to develop confident, disciplined young people who thrive on and off the mats.

Senior Lead Instructor
Master Mikhail Charles
4th Dan Chung Do Kwan
3rd Dan Kukkiwon
Barrister. Black belt. World traveller. Master Charles brings the same precision and discipline to his Taekwondo instruction as he does to the courtroom. Originally from Saint Vincent, his global perspective enriches everything he teaches.

Senior Lead Instructor
Mr Chi Sam Chan
3rd Dan Chung Do Kwan
Known for his humour, patience, and wisdom. Mr Chan brings decades of experience to our Wednesday & Friday morning classes and connects with students of all ages

Lead Instructor
Mr Steve White
1st Dan Chung Do Kwan
High energy, high enthusiasm. Mr White's dynamic sessions are a favourite across all age groups. His passion for movement and learning is infectious.

Lead Tiger Instructor
Miss Stefania
Tiger whisperer, Miss Stefania is the reason our youngest students fall in love with martial arts. Her ability to engage three and four year-olds is genuinely world class.
