Master Alden Galvanek – 6th Dan (Sa Bom Nim)
Certified Sr. Instructor

Alden Galvanek came to Cary Tang Soo Do after studying several martial arts styles, including; Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Kyokushin and Jeet Kune Do in his journey up the mountain of martial arts.  After spending 8 years studying and searching for the right martial arts style, Mr. Galvanek was pleased to discover Grand Master Ken Marsh teaching Tang Soo Do in Cary, NC.  Mr. Galvanek has been training under the tutelage of Grand Master Ken Marsh since he moved to North Carolina in 2005.  After receiving his 1st Dan from Grand Master Saul Kim, the son of Grand Master Jae Joon Kim, in August, 2009, Mr. Galvanek diligently trained and attained 2nd Dan in 2010 and was promoted to Instructor by Master Ken Marsh.   Since then, Mr. Galvanek was promoted to 3rd, 4th, 5th and most recently promoted to 6th Dan in June 2023 by Grand Master Marsh of the Musa Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation.  Master Galvanek believes in using Tang Soo Do to forge virtue and character.  Through hard work, dedication, mastery of the body, mind and spirit, we can all become the best versions of ourselves we can be. Tang Soo Do, having many of the same principles, is a wonderful forging method to achieve this personal growth.

Mr. Hap Wiggins – 5th Dan (Sa Bom Nim)
Certified Instructor

Mr. Hap Wiggins began training in Tang Soo Do at the age of 6 with his mother and his brother. He achieved the rank of Ee dan by the age of 14, after which point he took a 12 year hiatus from formal training, but never lost his interest or focus on the martial arts. He briefly studied judo, kendo, wing chun, and an entire host of martial arts films, but rediscovered Tang Soo Do at the Cary Tang Soo Do school under Grand Master Ken Marsh, under whose tutelage he received his Master rank 4th dan. Hap currently trains and teaches at Cary Tang Soo Do.

Mr. Mark Heinze – 4th (Sa Bom Nim)
Certified Instructor

Mr. Heinze has been training diligently with Grand Master Marsh for several years and was promoted to 1st Dan by Grand Master Boliard in April, 2012 . He attained 2nd dan in March, 2013, 3rd Dan in May 2018, and received his 4th dan master rank in June 2023 from Grand Master Marsh. Mark continues to train towards his next rank, while assisting other students better themselves.  He also trained with his son (JON, 2nd Dan) and values the family environment that Cary Tang Soo Do fosters.  Growth, dedication and positive reinforcement are some of the creeds that drive Mr. Heinze.  He imparts these principles to those students he works with.

Mr. Peter Bachmann – 3rd Dan (Bo Sa Bom Nim)

Peter Bachmann began his martial arts studies at Cary Tang Soo Do in 2008. His natural talent and ability to learn quickly help him excel in his  demonstration of flexibility and skill. He continues to strive to improve his teaching skills, techniques,  individuality and abstract thinking to assist him in the role of assisting others.

Mr. Michael Bachmann  – 3rd Dan ( Bo Sa Bom Nim)

Michael Bachmann began his martial arts journey studying Karate-Do under the instruction of Hanshi (“senior master”) Hiroyuki Tesshin Hamada of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai organization. Michael stepped away from karate after attaining the rank of Kari Shodan. During his 20-odd years away, Michael found benefits in his career from the discipline, perseverance and self-control he learned in martial arts. Looking for a father/son activity that would also teach these life lessons, he found Cary Tang Soo Do. While overall physically challenging, Master Ken Marsh’s training focuses on intentional, minimalist motions. This focus has actually improved the mobility and flexibility of Michael’s injured knees. In 2016 at the age of 53, Michael tested and was promoted to 1^st Dan. Master Marsh’s attention to thinking and responding, instead of rote reacting, has been key. He promoted to 2nd Dan on 12 May 2018 and most recently received his 3rd Dan in June 2023. Seeking the tradition-based, life-long way of The Warrior, Michael’s journey of learning and sharing continues.  Musa!

Ms. Ruth Sirkin  – 2nd Dan (Kyo Sa Nim)

Ruth's first experiences with martial arts were at various community centers and churches in California and Nevada, where she spent much of her early childhood. During high school, she became more consistently involved, beginning with Okinawan karate her sophomore year and training briefly in Cuong Nhu and Wado-Ryu in college. She has been training in Tang Soo Do since 2013 and is was promoted first-degree black belt with the Global TSD Association. This is the 2nd strech of train at Cary Tang Soo Do and was promoted to 2nd Dan on May 12, 2018 in the Musa Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation. In addition to furthering her martial arts proficiency, she has attained her Master's degree in Analytics at NC State.