"In both 2002 and 2004 Sal Convento took 1st places in every category (Weapons, Forms and Fighting) in his Black Belt Divisions at the World Tang So Do Championships. As an instructor who has trained more World Tang Soo Do Association Regional and World Champions it gave me great pleasure to witness Sal win the 2004 World Cup.

"Since the World Championships began in 1986 there have been 10 male World Champions. I have trained or trained with the Black Belts winning 6 of these World Cups. Sal Convento may be the best of them.

"As an instructor in Tang Soo Do I have had the privilege of watching Sal grow, from a child to a man; from a white belt to a World Champion. He is a rare individual, dedicated to the art of Tang Soo Do, both as a practitioner, as well as an instructor. If I had never trained, and was about to begin my studies in Tang Soo Do, I would be honored to train under such an accomplished individual.

"I truly recommend him as an instructor, knowing the quality of instruction he will offer. The greatest compliment an instructor can have is to have one of his students achieve more than he has. It would be no surprise for me to be honored in that way by Mr. Convento.

"I wish you the best in your studies of Tang Soo Do, and ensure you that you have found an instructor who will make your journey one of true accomplishment."

Nate Gordon, Master InstructorWorld, Tang Soo Do Association