Year Started: 1984
Year first achieved Black Belt: 1985
What do you enjoy most about Tae Kwon Do?
The sense of calmness achieved using the 5 Tenets. From a physical side, I have always loved forms and understanding what each movement represents in application
What do you enjoy most about teaching students?
Watching them grow and succeed. Seeing students overcome difficult obstacles such as a hard form, a jump kick or a board break. And getting more confident about life.
What advice do you have for students who are just starting their martial arts journey?
Hard work and perseverance will take you farther than raw talent. Have fun in class and always try to learn 1 new thing each class
