School Owner
Learn more about Master Vaughn's journey and connection to Taekwondo here
Senior Instructors
Our Senior Instructors are the heart and soul of West Coast Taekwondo. For them, Taekwondo is more than a martial art, it's a lifestyle. Their passion lies in learning, teaching, and practicing Taekwondo. Their goal is to make every student better than when they walked in the door.
Master Steven Austin
6th Degree
He/Him
Master Adam Gentry
6th Degree
He/Him
Robert Merino
5th Degree
He/Him
Master Steven Austin
6th Degree
He/Him
Master Adam Gentry
6th Degree
He/Him
Master Robert Merino
5th Degree
He/Him
Instructor Trainees
Our Junior Instructors are black belt students who have decided to give back by passing on their knowledge. After having passed a rigorous testing, they assist with classes and begin to learn just what it means to be a good teacher.
Shire Fong-Vig
3rd Degree
She/Her
Sanjana Shah
3rd Degree
She/Her
Sachi Lakhina
2nd Degree Senior
She/Her
Ritwik Kumar
3rd Degree
He/Him
Shire Fong Vig
3rd Degree
She/Her
Sanjana Shah
3rd Degree
She/Her
Sachi Lakhina
2nd Degree Senior
She/Her
Ritwik Kumar
3rd Degree
He/Him
Junior Leaders
Stay tuned for updates regarding the new Junior Leaders Program!