About Rockhold Karate

Master Chris Rockhold has been training in Tang Soo Do since 1993 and has attained O Dan (Fifth Degree Black Belt) and Sa Bom Nim (사범님, Master Instructor) Certification in the World Dang Soo Do Union. Master Rockhold created Rockhold Karate, LLC., and started teaching private Korean Karate lessons out of his garage in 2007. A few years later started teaching Tang Soo Do classes at the Cedar Park Recreation Center and a local gym. In a bold move, during the fragile economic recovery of the country, he opened Rockhold Karate in Cedar Park.

Master Chris Latham has been training in Tang Soo Do since 2010, attained Sa Dan (Fourth Degree Black Belt) and Sa Bom Nim (사범님, Master Instructor) Certified in the World Dang Soo Do Union, and is a Certified Instructor in Kummooyeh International. SBN Chris Latham has also been actively training in Northern Longfist Kung Fu, Modern Wushu, and Yang family Tai Chi for over 15 years. He teaches the Cedar Park Tai Chi + class at Rockhold Karate. Sa Bom Nim Latham is also working in conjunction with Sa Bom Nim Rockhold to develop a supplementary weapons training program as a series of seminars for other martial arts studios and their students.

Kyo Sa Nim Peter Sun brings a deep commitment to the practice and philosophy of Korean martial arts to Rockhold Karate. A dedicated practitioner, he previously earned Cho Dan (First Degree Black Belt) in Tae Kwon Do, currently holds Ee Dan (Second Degree Black Belt), and Kyo Sa Nim (교사님, Certified Instructor) in the World Dang Soo Do Union, and also holds an Ee Dan (second degree black belt) in Kummooyeh International. In addition to empty-hand mastery, Peter brings specialized knowledge in traditional weaponry, including traditional Korean sword and archery, the Sai, and knife. By integrating the fluid, meditative qualities of weapons work with the powerful foundations of Tang Soo Do, he helps students cultivate the deep focus, precision, and historical appreciation that defines a true traditional martial artist.

Kyo Sa Nim Alexis Day started her early martial arts journey in the Rockhold Karate Kids Program moving up to the Teen/Adult Program. She now holds an Ee Dan (Second Degree Black Belt) and Kyo Sa Nim (교사님, Certified Instructor) in the World Dang Soo Do Union, and is a Cho Dan (First Degree Black Belt) in Kummooyeh International. She also specializes with various Chinese weapons: Bamboo Fan, Twin Daggers, Single Dagger, Emei Piercers, and the Traditional Straight Sword.