Shorey's Taekwondo America

Instructors

At Shorey’s Taekwondo America we are a family, and our school is bound to become our students’ second home. We are a judgment-free zone, where mistakes are viewed as growth opportunities and your instructors and fellow students are your #1 supporters. You’ll learn a lot of impressive skills and gain many new abilities at Shorey’s Taekwondo America, but the most important thing you’ll acquire during your time here? Our community.

Shorey's Taekwondo America

Instructors

Here Shorey's Taekwondo America, our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in martial arts and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!

Owner and Head Instructor

Michael Shorey

Mr. Mike Shorey is married with 4 children, and 5 grandchildren. Mr. Mike Shorey studied childhood development and education while in college and he is currently a Manufacturing Engineer at DRT Holdings in Midland, NC. He served our county for 6 years in the United States Air Force (USAF).

His first exposure to the combat arts was part of the USAF hand to hand combat training program. Mike became an instant fan. He received his first black belt in 1992 in an art form known as Poekoelan Tjumindie; an Indonesian form of Kung Fu. In 2015 was certified as a C.O.B.R.A Self-Defense instructor. He has been with Lake Norman Taekwondo for over 8 years. Under the teachings of Grand Master Dang, an 8th degree Black Belt, Mike has risen to the rank of 2nd Degree Senior Black Belt and is certified as a Level 4 Instructor by Taekwondo America. Mike is also a certified Tai Chi instructor. Mr. Mike Shorey is a lifelong Martial Arts student!

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Instructor

Jacob Shorey

Mr. Jacob Shorey was born, April 8, 2006.  Throughout his life Jacob has participated in many sports, academic challenges, music and art, and started martial arts at age 6. Mr. Jacob Shorey started Taekwondo America in September 2012, at the age of 6, and over the years he has risen to the rank of a 3rd Degree Black Belt and is certified as a Level 3 Instructor. In 2015 Jacob was trained in C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense. Taekwondo has been the perfect vehicle for personal improvement in mind, body and spirit. Over the course of his training under the teachings of Grand Master Dang, an 8th Degree Black Belt, Jacob has become more confident and disciplined. Mr. Jacob Shorey feels it is an honor to be an instructor and enjoys being able to share with other what he has learned.

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Shreya Kolhe

Shreya Kolhe has been doing Taekwondo since 2006 and has been an instructor since 2020. She is currently a 2nd Degree Senior Black Belt. She enjoys being an Instructor at LN Taekwondo as well Shorey’s Taekwondo America.  In her free time she babysits for a lot of families in her neighborhood, she is very active in all things physical fitness and she loves spending time with her family and friends.

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