Assistant Professor DeYoung started training in February 1983 under the instruction of Assistant Professor Jesse Manegdeg. In September 2004 Assistant Professor DeYoung opened the Meridian Ranch branch which is held at Meridian Ranch Elementary. Assistant Professor DeYoung has shared his instructor's desire to compete in many tournaments and has been successful at enter them due to the great instruction of Assistant Professor Manegdeg. Assistant Professor DeYoung enjoys sharing the great benefits the martial arts has to offer with his students. Some of these include confidence, humility, respect, physical fitness, and to have a positive attitude.