Travis Guinn began his training in the art of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan at the age of 18 under the guidance of his instructor Mr. Ron Williams in Stafford, Texas. After three and a half years of training and obtaining all of the belts leading to Dan (Midnight blue/black belt), he tested for his Cho Dan (1st Degree) in May of 1994. After training two more years, he tested for E Dan (2nd Degree) in May of 1996. In November of 1999, he tested for Sam Dan (3rd Degree) and for Kyo Sa (certified instructor) in November of 2001. In 2003, Travis Guinn successfully tested for Sa Dan (4th Degree) at the eight day Ko Dan Ja (Masters testing) in Louisiana and also obtained his Sa Bom (Certified Master Instructor) at this test as well. In 2008, he successfully tested for O Dan (5th Degree).

After obtaining his certified instructor’s certificate in 2001, Master Guinn opened his first school in Tomball, Texas. In April of 2011, he opened his second location in Montgomery, Texas. He has been teaching men, women, and children since 1994 and has taught on a local, regional, national, and international level. He has trained directly with the Grandmaster numerous times and has traveled to Seoul, Korea multiple times to help expand and grow the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan.

Master Guinn continues his studies in Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, a traditional Korean martial art based on history, tradition, philosophy, discipline/respect, and technique, under the guidance of his original instructor Ron Williams Sa Bom Nim. Master Guinn has served a 3 year term on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation and has also served on the committee to form the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Foundation, which is our 501(c)3 organization.

Master Guinn is currently serving as a Regional Examiner for a five state region since 2013.

When Master Guinn is not training or teaching, he enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling and most importantly, spending time with his family!