Master Joe began his Taekwondo training in 1995. Working hard over the years, Master Joe earned his 1st Dan Black Belt in 2004 and most recently his 4th degree Black Belt (Kukkiwon certified) in 2016.

While training, Master Joe was very active in Taekwondo competition taking home many gold medals from local tournaments and a bronze medal from the VA state tournament in 2005. Master Joe continued his Taekwondo path until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2008. During his military service, Master Joe participated in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program which gave him a vast knowledge of practical techniques used in armed and unarmed combat.

​After leaving the Corps in 2012, Master Joe devoted himself to his lifelong passion making Taekwondo his career. Since then, he continues to train in order to hone his martial art skills not only for himself, but for his students as well. His goal is to one day have his own school so that he may continue to make the world a better place through martial arts.   

Joshua started his martial arts training at a young age (off and on) and began training with Andrew Gause's Martial Arts in 2012.

With his hard work and dedication he has quickly climbed through the ranks. Joshua primarily leads classes at the Fairfax Station location.

​Joshua is currently a Kukkiwon Certified 2nd Degree Black Belt. Joshua also trains in Judo to help him become a more well rounded martial artist. Joshua has also been heavily involved in the Sparring (competition team) and serves as the lead coach. In addition to competing and striving to improve himself, Joshua gives more hands on training to the younger athletes who aspire to take their skills to the next level. 

Master Andrew's greatest pride is in developing his students mentally, physically and emotionally so that they become successful not only at "kicking and punching" but successful in life as well.

He received his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1992 and began instructing in 1994. Along the way to earning his 7th Degree Black Belt in 2024, he has won numerous Grand Championships, State tournaments and was also a Co-National Champion in 1997.

Master Andrew is a Kukkiwon Certified Master Instructor. In addition to training in Taekwondo, Master Andrew has earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo and Haidong Gumdo. He has experience in many other styles of martial arts such as; Hapkido, Aikido, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and Kobudo.

Andrew graduated with a BBA in Marketing from James Madison University. But what Andrew takes most pride in is his teaching. 

"It's not what I have achieved, but what I can get my students to achieve that drives me. And to have such an impact on so many people in so many different ways is what makes this profession so worthwhile."

This philosophy definitely shows-- as Andrew Gause's Martial Arts received the Top 10 Martial Arts School Award from AMS (a martial arts consulting group) twice, has received the "Most Inspiring Instructor" award from EFC (a martial arts consulting group) in 2012 and is consistently ranked in the top 5% of martial art schools nationwide in regards to enrollment and retention. 

As well, Andrew has been invited numerous times to be a speaker at the EFC MPower Summit, where he has been able to share his knowledge and present information on topics to other school owners and their staff.  ​

Ms. Sotheary is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo serves as Program Director and Lead Instructor for the Tigers Program. In 2013, she received the outstanding Program Director award at the MPower Summit and in 2024 she received outstanding Instructor, a recognition given to only a few nationwide. Additionally, she leads the Demo team and teaches Bo-Staff and Nun Chukkas in Black Belt Training classes.

Catherine is our Program Director, overseeing the After School and Summer Camp programs at the Fairfax Dojang. She also manages much of our graphic design work and is a Black Belt