The Academy Of Soo Do Thai is owned and operated by head instructor Isaiah Gathings Sr. Isaiah is an accomplished martial artist, and has obtained a seventh degree black belt in the art of Tang Soo Do. Master Gathings also holds rank in Tae Kwon Do, and has trained in Muay Thai Kickboxing. Master Gathings currently trains in Brazilian Jiu - Jitsu, and he holds the rank of 2nd Level Brown Belt.