Ms. Dean began her martial arts career in October, 2002. Sarah received her 1st Dan Black Belt in September of 2006 and promoted to 2nd Dan in September of 2008.  Ms. Dean attends Union College in Schenectady NY and takes her schoolwork as seriously as she does Tang Soo Do.  She is on the Dean's List.  Ms. Dean was ranked first in her division for sparring in the 2006 season.