Master Steven Elmore

Owner/Founder

Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy

Over 35 years in martial arts

6th Degree Black Belt

International Master Instructor

Master Steven Elmore started training in Tang Soo Do in 1988 in Livonia, MI. He continued training receiving 1st Dan in 1992 at 12 years old and 2nd Dan in 1994.

In 1998, Master Elmore started attending the University of Michigan, studying Aerospace Engineering. At that time, he was chief instructor of his instructor's studio, teaching 4-5 hours a night. In 1999, Master Elmore received the rank of 3rd Dan in Tang Soo Do.

Master Elmore graduated in 2002 and started his first martial arts studio at the Plymouth YMCA while attending graduate school at the University of Michigan.

In 2004, Master Elmore was offered a position with Boeing and moved to Seattle, WA. He earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2005.

In 2004, he started Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy at the West Seattle YMCA. That program quickly grew to a part-time commercial studio in 2006 then a full-time studio in 2008. Master Elmore quit his job at Boeing and has taught martial arts full time ever since.

He earned his 4th Dan in 2007, the youngest master in Tang Soo Do at the time. He earned 5th Dan rank in 2016 and 6th Dan rank in 2023.

From 1997-2005, Master Elmore was an avid competitor in forms and fighting. He earned numerous Regional and World titles in WTSDA competitions as well as Open circuit competitions.

Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to travel around the world to Costa Rica, Germany, Canada, Aruba as well as across the United States. He is also the author of 2 books, “The Physics of Martial Arts” and "The ABCs of Martial Arts".