Meet the Team

Michael Ludwig

The lead instructor, Mike Ludwig, 3rd Degree Black Belt in World Black Belt Bureau, and 1st Degree Black Belt in Kukkiwon. Michael has trained in Tae Kwon Do for over 15 years, and has been the lead instructor of Defending Dragons for over 6 years. He is a loving husband and father to 3 children, all who have been involved in Martial Arts. Mike has a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration from University of Texas at Arlington and is currently pursuing his Doctorate. He is a member of Horizons Church, and has been a resident of The Colony, Texas for over 18 years.

Andrew Ludwig

Andrew is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in World Black Belt Bureau, and Deputy Second Dan in Kukkiwon. Andrew has trained in Tae Kwon Do for over 15 years, and has been an assistant instructor for Defending Dragons for over 6 years. He is an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 1001, and is currently attending University of Texas at Arlington pursuing a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.

Dustin Long

Dustin Long is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in World Black Belt Bureau. Dustin has been training in Tae Kwon Do for 15 years and has been an assistant instructor for over 6. He is an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow (an Honor society through Boy Scouts). He has a Bachelor’s Degree Health Studies at TWU is also active in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church’s Youth Group.

Zachary Ludwig

Zak is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in World Black Belt Bureau. Zachary has been training in Tae Kwon Do for over 13 years, and has been an assistant instructor for Defending Dragon for over 6. Zachary is an Eagle Scout from Troop 284 and a member of Order of the Arrow.  He is attending Texas A&M at Texarkana pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Sandra Long

Sandra Long is the lady who make it all possible. She has kept track of students attendance, bookkeeping, orders, and most of the behind the scene work. Sandra has been apart of the team for 6 years and an avid supporter of us during our training.