WELCOME TO
THE WAY OF THE SWORD ACADEMY


OUR TEAM
The Full Story
Masters Caesar Santiago and Master Mike Shustock have trained together for several years.
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Master Caesar Santiago is a 4th degree blackbelt in Haidong Gumdo and Hapkido. He has trained for over 18 years and is recognized internationally through the Haidong Gumdo Federation. He teaches students of all ages the tenets and skills necessary to connect the body and mind through balance, calm, and focus.
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Master Michael Shustock is a
Black Belt, Co-owner and Coach.
Mike started his martial arts journey in the 1970’s studying kendo. He focused much of his early martial arts career on competitions, bringing home honors from tournaments around the tristate area. As a lifelong practitioner of the Martial Arts, Mike has studied Southern Shaolin style Kung fu, Aikido, and Arnis. This diverse martial arts education adds a unique flair to his teaching style. He was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2019.
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The Way of the Sword Academy is located within the same building as Starbound Gymnastics on the second floor.