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JAY LEE

MASTER

SAMMY PEJO

MASTER

HO JUN PARK

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MASTER

JAY LEE

GINGER KLEIN

HR DIRECTOR & BILLING DIRECTOR

MACKS BURROUS

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

KALI BRIGHAM

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

ANDREA SCHWAB

ADMINISTRATION

MELISSA FLORIDO

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KRISTINA FREDERICK

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR & ADMINISTRATION

MICHAEL STEINER

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

RACHEL DOWD

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

TYSON MOORE

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

MACKENZIE NOYD

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

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HO JUN PARK

CARTER NORSEN

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MITCHELL NORSEN

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HO JUN PARK

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JOE COUGHLIN

JOHN COLYER

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COURTNEY VEAZEY

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CHRISTINE AMRHEIN

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ELNA BARRERA

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NATHAN MARUSKA

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GRANDMASTER

SANG CHUL LEE

BUILDING A LEGACY

Grandmaster Sang Chul Lee is the founder and Chairman of the U.S. Taekwondo Center. He is living legend and authentic Grandmaster from South Korea. During his competition career in Korea in the 1960s he was a 13-time undefeated National Champion and is the creator of the Ax Kick in Taekwondo. After his retirement from competition he was inducted into the Korean Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.

DREAMING OF AMERICA

As a child in Korea he learned about American history and dreamed of moving to the United States to spead and grow Taekwondo. In 1975 he and his wife moved to New York City with only $800 of cash and unable to speak English. As an immigrant there were very few job opportunities and his first job was as a janitor in Staten Island.

U.S. OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO HEAD COACH

Grandmaster Lee’s first Taekwondo School (Dojang) was in Binhamton, NY. In 1979 he was selected as the U.S. National Team Head Coach. He served as the U.S. National Team Head Coach from 1979-1988. In 1986 he was selected by the National Governing Body of Taekwondo (USTU) to be the 1st Olympic Head Coach in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. He coached the team to an incredible 2nd overall finish in the world – the women’s team placed 1st and the men’s team was 2nd.

A CONTINUING VISION

Grandmaster Lee retired from coaching in 1988 as the most successful coach in United States Taekwondo history. After his retirement he focused on growing the Olympic Taekwondo movement in the United States and world. He served as the President of USA Taekwondo (Formerly known as U.S. Taekwondo Union – USTU) from 1997-2004. He also served on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Olympic Committee and Vice President of The World Taekwondo. He is currently the President of the U.S. Taekwondo Committee, U.S. Kukkiwon, and Chairman of the U.S. Taekwondo Center. Grandmaster Lee is the Founder of the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship and the U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang.

EDUCATION

1971: BS in Law from Korea University
1986: Graduated from US Olympic Academy

EXPERIENCE

2007-Current: President of U.S. Taekwondo Committee
2002-2005: Vice President of World Taekwondo Federation, the International Governing body of Taekwondo in the world as recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
1998-2001: Executive Council Member of World Taekwondo Federation
1997-2004: President of United States Taekwondo Union, the National Governing body of Taekwondo in the United States as recognized by the US Olympic Committee (USOC)
1997-2003: Board of Directors of United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
1997-1998: Member of International Relations Committee of US Olympic Committee

COACHING CAREER

1995: Head of US Taekwondo Team at Pan American Games
1993-1995: Commissioner of Taekwondo at US Olympic Festival
1988: First ever Head Coach of US Olympic Taekwondo Team in Seoul, Korea
1987: Head Coach of US Taekwondo Team at Pan American Games
1987: Head Coach of US Taekwondo Team at 8th World Taekwondo Championships
1985: Head Coach of US Taekwondo Team at 7th World Taekwondo Championships
1983: Head Coach of US Taekwondo Team at 6th World Taekwondo Championships
1981: Head Coach of US Taekwondo Team at 5th World Taekwondo Championships
1979: Head Coach of US Taekwondo Team at 4th World Taekwondo Championships

COMPETITION CAREER

1970: Inducted into Korean Taekwondo Hall of Fame by Korean Olympic Committee
1960-1970: 13-Time Gold Medalist (Both Intercollegiate and National) in Korea

DEVELOPMENT OF U.S. TAEKWONDO PROGRAMS

1992: Founder of US Open Taekwondo Championships
1988: Innovator and Producer of First Olympic Taekwondo Training Videos: “Get Ready for the Gold” Parts I & II
1987: Developed program for human adjustment to international travel for competitions with Dr. Jackie Paul of the US Olympic Sports Science Department
1986: Created for the first time a Taekwondo Resident Athlete Training Program at the US Olympic Training Center

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MASTER JAY LEE

OWNER & MASTER INSTRUCTOR

BIO

Master Jay Lee is the 3^rdson of Grandmaster Sang Lee. Master Jay Lee began training under his father at the age of 6. As a child Master Jay Lee grew up in the Taekwondo School (Dojang) and learned and trained not only under Grandmaster Lee but many Olympic and National Champions. He is currently a 5^th Degree Black Belt and is the President and CEO of the U.S. Taekwondo Centers.

EDUCATION

1999: Colorado Springs School
2003: BA in History from Boston College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015-Present Kukkiwon 5^th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
2003-Present President and CEO, U.S. Taekwondo Center, INC.
2006-2018 Secretary General, Korean American Martial Arts Association (KAMA)
2008-2019 Tri-lakes YMCA – Advisory Board
2010- 2017: The Colorado Springs School – Board of Trustees
2011-Present Tournament Director – U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2011-Present Commissioner – Sport of Taekwondo – Rocky Mountain State Games
2013-Present Police Foundation of Colorado Springs – Board of Directors
2019-Present Secretary General, American Sabumnim Association (ASA)

MASTER JAY LEE'S WEBSITE

SAMMY PEJO

MASTER

Executive Director

Strategic Planning – Operations – Budgeting – Personnel – Program Management & Improvement

Created $15 million economic impact for Junior Olympic Taekwondo Championships host city

Launched annual Board Break-A-Thon that raises $30,000 per year on average for local organizations, including Children’s Hospital Colorado, The Home Front Cares, and TESSA of Colorado Springs.

Provided business insight to target and expand organization from 3 locations to 5, with more than 1,200 active students and 32 full- and part-time staff.

Nurtured international relationships through the US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, including Taekwondo Associations in Mexico, Belgium, Tahiti, Canada, Jordan, Indonesia and China.

Mentored next generation of taekwondo leaders and event organizers.

Guide planning and management of US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang (1,300+ international participants), USTC Masters Challenge (500+ state participants).
Served as National Events Director for US Taekwondo Union (USA Taekwondo).
Protected athletes’ rights during arbitrations as Athlete Advisory Council Chairman.
Navigated NGB challenges and opportunities as US Taekwondo Union Executive Council Member and USA Taekwondo Board Member.

Experience

Pejo Taekwondo, Inc (US Taekwondo Center), Colorado Springs, CO
Technical Director, 2003-Present / Owner, 2013-Present

Oversee design, delivery, and evaluation of developmental programs for first-time athletes through national-level participants in traditional Taekwondo setting. Cultivate and maintain sponsor relationships for all 5 operating locations and for annual events – US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Masters Challenge, and Board Break-A-Thon. Lead team building and staff development for 32 full-time and part-time staff. Implement and evaluate processes and procedures to ensure high quality operations at each location. Forecast, review, and execute annual budgets.

Defined strategic vision and led planning for organization-wide growth expansion; drove negotiations to secure expansion to 4th and 5th locations.
Streamlined curriculum to improve enrollment and retention rates 30%.
Identified need to develop higher-lever Dan programs to demonstrate value of life-long Taekwondo practice.
Shifted operational focus from competition to character development to foster deeper student commitment and to encourage full family participation.
Created annual fundraising event that has increased participation for 10 years to benefit local organizations.
Developed relationships with local elementary schools to offer After-School Taekwondo Enrichment Fundraising Program, leading to $25,000 raised over 5 years.
Coordinated planning and delivery of community events, including Free Safety Day and Women’s Safety Awareness and Survival programs.
US Taekwondo Grandmasters Society Coach of the Year Award, 2017
US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Colorado Springs, CO

Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee, 2012-Present

Coordinate efforts of 83-member Organizing Committee and 100 volunteers to plan and manage international sports festival that allows non-sparring athletes to showcase skills in traditional forms, creative forms, creative board breaking, power breaking, and demonstration team events.

Delivered successful events annually that led to increase from 700 participants to 1,300 participants in 4 years.
Secured sponsor relationships with KIA Motors, Microsoft, Sports Authority, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, El Pomar Foundation, and Vision.
Negotiated 2015 appearance by Nia Sanchez, Miss USA 2014.
USA Taekwondo (US Taekwondo Union), Colorado Springs, CO

Coach, 1995-2003

Coached 20+ national team athletes to medal podiums at multiple World Taekwondo Association tournaments. Maintained 40% of National Team Members from Olympic Training Center’s Resident Athlete Program. Sustained athlete pipeline by coaching 25 US Collegiate Team members to earn US National Team selections. Planned and delivered development camps for US Olympic Training Center athletes. Presented coaching techniques and philosophies at national seminars.

Named Developmental Coach of the Year by the US Olympic Committee in 2002 and earned Best Coach Award at 2003 Junior Pan Am Taekwondo Championships.
National Events Director, 1998-2000

Organized Junior Olympic Taekwondo Championships for 5,000+ athletes, 1,500 coaches, and 120 referees – the world’s largest Taekwondo event. Managed 12 staff and 150 volunteers during week-long event. Oversaw all event logistics, including hotel negotiations, participant registration, transportation, and local organizing committee support.

Organized US Open Taekwondo Championships and Pan American Regional Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Identified opportunity to increase participation for age groups 33 and older at National Championships.
Streamlined participant registration software which became model for future online registration systems.
Delivered $15 million economic impact for host city.

Education & Professional Development

Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, 1994
US Fighting Systems
Certified Instructor (Conflict Avoidance and Resolution), 2015
Kukkiwon International Taekwondo
6th Degree Black Belt, 2015
Certified Hanmadang Referee, 2008-Present
3rd Class Master Instructor, 2009-Present
USA Taekwondo (US Taekwondo Union)
Licensed Master Instructor, 2004
World Taekwondo Federation
Certified International Coach, 2003

Competitive Highlights

US Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO
Developmental Coach of the Year, 2002
US Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Permanent Resident Athlete, 1991-1995
Pan American Games
Team Member, 1991 and 1995
Silver Medal, 1995
US National Taekwondo
Team Member, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995
Team Captain in 1994 and 1995
World University Taekwondo Championships
Gold Medal, 1990

Additional Event Experience

Rocky Mountain State Games, Colorado Springs, CO
Commissioner, Sport of Taekwondo, 2011-Present
World Taekwondo Hanmadang, Anaheim, CA
Assistant Director of Operations, 2008
5th US Open Taekwondo Championships, Colorado Springs, CO
Event Coordinator, 1997
22nd US National Taekwondo Championships, Colorado Springs, CO
Chairman of Local Organizing Committee, 1996
4th US Open Taekwondo Championships, Colorado Springs, CO
Chairman of Local Organizing Committee, 1996

Board Participation

USA Taekwondo (US Taekwondo Union), Colorado Springs, CO
Chairman, Athletes Advisory Council, 2001-2004
National Referee Committee 2000-2004
Executive Committee, 1997-2004
Secretary, Athletes Advisory Council, 1997-2000
National Training Committee, 1997-2000
Collegiate Committee, 1997-2000
Junior Olympic Committee, 1997-2000
Eligibility Committee, 1995-1996
Garden Ranch YMCA, Colorado Springs, CO
Advisory Board

MASTER HO JUN PARK

MASTER INSTRUCTOR

BIO

Master Ho Jun Park is a 5^th Degree Black Belt and the Master Instructor at our Briargate and Lehman locations. Master Ho Jun Park began his Taekwondo training in 1997 in Korea. Master Ho Jun Park has trained and toured with expertly trained demonstration teams around the world and now coaches our U.S. Taekwondo Center Championship Demonstration Team.

EDUCATION

2010 – 2013 Sehan University (formerly Daebul University)
Major in Taekwondo, Sports and Leisure
2012 – Para-Taekwondo Instructor Certificate
2014 – Top Trainee at ROKA Special Warfare School
Rewarded by Special Warfare School Commander

TAEKWONDO EXPERIENCE

1997 – Began Taekwondo at Seoksa Taekwondo School
2007 – Moowon High School Taekwondo Sparring Team
2008 – 2009 – Sungsa Taekwondo School Competition Team
2008 – Taekwondo Tour in China Dalian
2010 – Taekwondo Demonstration Tour in Mexico
2011 – Taekwondo Demonstration Tour in France, Spain, Monaco, Andora
2012 – Taekwondo Demonstration Tour in Mexico
2013 – Taekwondo Demonstration tour in United States of America
2014 – Kukkiwon 5th degree of Taekwondo

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 – 2014 U.S. Taekwondo Center Internship
2014 – 2016 Served Republic of Korea Army 6th Infantry Division Recon Battalion
2016 – 2017 Lead Instructor and Coach of Gajwa Taekwondo School Demonstration Team
2017 – Present USTC Briargate Master Instructor and Demonstration Team coach
2019 – present USTC Lehman Master Instructor
2018 – present USTC Championship Demonstration Team coach
2019 – present USTC Poomsae Competition Team coach

GINGER KLEIN

HR DIRECTOR & BILLING DIRECTOR

Education:
1995 B.S. Old Dominion University, Psychology & Criminal Justice
2013-present: PHR Certification in Human Resources
2016 coaching with The Larrison Standard, Colorado Springs, CO
2016-present: SHRM-Certified Professional in Human Resources

Taekwondo Experience:
April 15, 2006 – Taekwondo Birthday
October 23, 2010 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
2012-2016 – Organizing Committee, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2011 – 3rd place, Family Traditional Forms, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang

Professional Experience:
2013-2015 – Contributing columnist, The Gazette
2012-2015 – Human Resources Administrator, The Classical Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
2008-2016 – Billing Director, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument, CO
2016-present – Human Resources Director, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument, CO

MACKS BURROUS

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

Education:
2017 – Campbell University
Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education
Minor in English

Taekwondo Experience:
July 21st, 2018 – Taekwondo Birthday
July 2019 – 1st place traditional forms at the US Taekwondo Open Hanmadang
June 2020 – 1st place traditional forms at the Summer of Poomsae Nationals
July 2020 – 1st Place in traditional forms at the Lents Beach Poomsae
July 2020 – 3rd Place in traditional forms at the Lents Traditional Poomsae
October 3rd, 2020 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt

Professional Experience:
2018 – 2020 – Elementary Public School Teacher
2020 – Present – Enrollment Director at U.S. Taekwondo Center Monument

KALI BRIGHAM

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Education:
2020 – Present – University of Phoenix
Pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting

Taekwondo Experience:
2018 – April 23rd Taekwondo Birthday
2018 – 1st Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2018 – 2nd Place, Individual Creative Forms without Weapons, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2018 – 1st Place, Individual Traditional Forms, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
2019 – 2nd Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2020 – 1st Place, Individual Traditional Forms, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
2020 – 1st Place, Recreational Demonstration Team, White Dragons, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament

Professional Experience:
2018 – Present US Taekwondo Center, Monument, Front Desk Associate
2020 – Present US Taekwondo Center, Communications Director

ANDREA SCHWAB

ADMINISTRATION

Education:
1996 Delaware State University, Social Work
2016 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate, FullCircle, London, England
2017 Advanced Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate, FullCircle, London, England
2018 Santa Clara University, Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Taekwondo Experience:
June 2020 – Taekwondo Birthday

Professional Experience:
2019 Historical Interpreter at The Andrew Jackson Foundation, Nashville, TN
2020 Manager & Estimator for SCC Commercial Cleaning Service
2021-Present US Taekwondo Center Monument, Administration

RACHEL DOWD

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
Lewis Palmer High School 2014-present

Taekwondo Experience:
Hanmadang June 21st 2014- 1st place individual creative board breaking
Hanmadang June 20th 2015- 2nd place individual creative board breaking
Hanmadang June 20th 2015- 2nd place team traditional poomsae
Hanmadang June 20th 2015- 1st recreational demonstration team
Hanmadang June 19th 2016- 1st place individual poomsae
Hanmadang June 19th 2016- 1st place team poomsae
Hanmadang June 19th 2016- 3rd place recreational demonstration team
October 15th 2016- 1st degree black belt
Colorado State Taekwondo Championship March 11th 2017- 2nd place individual traditional poomsae
Colorado State Taekwondo Championship March 11th 2017- 2nd place demonstration team

Professional Experience:
2016- present- US Taekwondo Center assistant instructor Monument Location
2017- present- Monument Demonstration B team caption

MICHAEL STEINER

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education
2014-2015 — Study Abroad in Germany
2015, May — High School Graduate, Discovery Canyon Campus.
2015-Present — Student, University of Colorado Colorado Springs Student

Taekwondo and Competition Experience
Oct. 10 2006 — Taekwondo Birthday
2016, June — Hanmadang Demo Team, Silver Medalist
2016, June — Hanmadang Jumping High Kick, Gold Medalists
2016, June — Hanmadang Individual Creative Breaking, Gold Medalist
2016, July — Nationals Demo Team, Silver Medalist
2016, November — Master’s Challenge Traditional Poomsae, Gold Medalist
2016, November — Master’s Challenge Spinning Hook Kick, Gold Medalist
2016, November — Master’s Challenge Individual Power Knife Hand, Gold Medalist
2016, November — Master’s Challenge Team Traditional Poomsae, Gold Medalist.
2016, November — Master’s Challenge Sparring, Bronze Medalist
2017, March — Colorado State Demo Team, Silver Medalist
2017, March — State Individual Traditional Poomsae, Gold Medalist.

Professional Experience
2013-2016 — Last Chance Lead, Edukit
2015-2016 — Event Assistant, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
2016-Present — Front Desk/Assistant Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument Location

KRISTINA FREDERICK

ADMINISTRATION & ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
2018-Present: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy

Taekwondo Experience:
June 27, 2010 – Taekwondo Birthday
October 3, 2020 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
November 2020 – Master Challenge Organizing Committee – Guest Relations Chair

Professional Experience:
2020 – Present U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument – Front Desk/Assistant Instructor

TYSON MOORE

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
2019-Present Discovery Canyon Campus

Taekwondo Experience:
November 17, 2011 – Taekwondo birthday
May 2015 – Kukkiwon 1st Dan Black Belt
May 2018 – Kukkiwon 2nd Dan Black Belt
July 2018 – 2nd place, Comp Team Demo, US Nationals
July 2019 – 1st place, Jumping High Kick, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
November 2020 – 1st place, Recreational Demonstration Team, Masters Challenge

Professional Experience:
2020-Present – Assistant Instructor US Taekwondo Center Monument

COURTNEY VEAZEY

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Education
2017 High School Diploma- Rampart High School
2020 BA in Psychology from University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

Taekwondo Experience
February 26, 2011 – Taekwondo Birthday
April 30, 2011- 1st place, Creative Board Breaking, U.S Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
May 2, 2014- Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
March 2016- 1st place, Creative Forms with weapons, Colorado State Championships
June 2016- 1st place, Creative Forms with weapons, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
June 2016- 1st place, Team Traditional Forms, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
March 2017- 1st place, Creative Forms with weapons, Colorado State Championships
March 2017- 2nd place, Individual Traditional Forms, Colorado State Championships
May 6 2017- Kukkiwon 2nd Degree Black Belt
April 2018- 2nd Place, Sport Poomsae, Colorado State Championships
July 2018- 1st place, Team Demonstration, US Open Hanmadang
February 2019- 1st place, Creative Forms with Weapons, Colorado State Championships
July 2019- 2nd place, Team Demonstration, USAT National Championships
July 2019- 2nd place, Team Demonstration, US Open Hanmadang
November 2019- 1st place, Pairs Freestyle Poomsae, USAT Grand Slam Qualifier
January 2020- 3rd place, Pairs Freestyle Poomsae, USAT Grand Slam Finals
June 6, 2020- Kukkiwon 3rd Degree Black Belt

Professional Experience
2020-Present – Lead Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Stetson Hills Location
2020-Present – U.S. Taekwondo Center Stetson Hills, Demo Team Coach
2015-2020 – U.S. Taekwondo Center Briargate, Demo Team Captain
2015 – U.S. Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament Referee
2018-2019 – U.S. Taekwondo Center Championship Demo Team Co-Captain

JOHN COLYER

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

Education:
General William Mitchell High School graduate, Colorado Springs, CO (1994)
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs 1994-1999, Bachelor’s degree – Geography & Environmental Studies, Minor – Energy Science

Taekwondo Experience:
January 27, 2014 – USTC Taekwondo Birthday
May 6, 2017 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
2014 US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Creative Breaking, bronze medal
Volunteer, Holding Area
2014 Masters Challenge, Jumping Side Kick Power Breaking, silver medal
Volunteer, Time Keeper/Score Keeper
Volunteer, Setup/Breakdown
2015 US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Jumping Side Kick Power Breaking, bronze medal
Team Traditional Poomsae, silver medal
Volunteer, Holding Area
Organizing Committee, Equipment Supply/Transportation (Chair)
2015 Rocky Mountain State Games, Organizing Committee, Logistics-Equipment Supply/Transportation-Setup/Breakdown (Chair)
2015 Masters Challenge, Sparring, bronze medal
Organizing Committee, Equipment Supply/Transportation (Chair)
Volunteer, Setup/Breakdown
2016 US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Team Traditional Poomsae, bronze medal
Volunteer, Holding Area
Ring Manager
Organizing Committee, Equipment Supply/Transportation (Chair)
Volunteer, Setup/Breakdown
2016 International Dragon Boat Festival, Mixed Teams, gold medal
2016 Masters Challenge, Organizing Committee, Equipment Supply/Transportation (Chair) Setup/Breakdown (Chair)
Ring Manager
Time Keeper/Score Keeper

Professional Experience:
2017-present – Enrollment Director, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Lehman Dojang
2001-present – Helping Hands Enterprises, Owner-Operator

PAUL OLMSTED

ASSISTANT SPARRING TEAM COACH

Taekwondo Experience
Taekwondo Birthday: December 5, 2009
Kukkiwon 1st Dan Black Belt- May 18, 2013
USA Taekwondo Certified Level 1 Coach
SA Taekwondo Certified C-2 Referee

Professional Experience
2004 – Present: Training Manager, Direct Checks Unlimited

CHRISTINE AMRHEIN

ADMINISTRATION

Education:
The University of Southern Mississippi – Hattiesburg, MS 2003
Bachelor’s of Science in Health & Human Science
K-12 Health Education
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Graduated with Honors

Taekwondo Experience:
2020 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
2015 – Began Taekwondo training in Springfield, VA, Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts
2016 – July 15th Taekwondo Birthday
2016 – Silver Medal, Individual Traditional Form, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
2017 – Gold Medal, Creative Form, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
2017 – 2018 US Taekwondo Center Demo Team Stetson Hills Member
2018 – Gold Medal, Creative Form, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 – Silver Medal, Stetson Hills Demo Team, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 – Gold medal, Stetson Hills Demo Team, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
2019 – Gold Medal, Spinning Hook Kick, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang, Colorado Springs
2019 – Gold Medal, Spinning Hook Kick, Masters Challenge Tournament, Colorado Springs
2020 – Gold Medal, Spinning Hook Kick, Masters Challenge Tournament, Colorado Springs

Professional Experience:
2017 – Present US Taekwondo Center, Stetson Hills, Front Desk
2020 – Present US Taekwondo Center, Stetson Hills, Rec. Demo Team Manager
2011 – 2013 Zumba Instructor Brandenburg, KY
2002 – 2003 Student Teacher at Oak Grove High, Hattiesburg, MS and Laurel High School, Laurel, MS

ELNA BARRERA

ADMINISTRATION

Education:
College America 2010
Associates in Medical Specialties

Taekwondo Experience:
July 21, 2020 – Taekwondo Birthday
2020 Masters Challenge, Silver Medal in Team Creative Forms with Family
2020 Masters Challenge Organizing Committee Member – Guest Relations

Professional Experience:
2010 – 2016 – Medical Records Director for Skilled Nursing Facility
2016 – 2018 – Risk Analyst
2020 – Present – Front Desk Administrator at US Taekwondo Center
2014 – Present – Vice President, Operations Manager, Administration for Team Bear – Charity Football Team
2020 – Present – Chief of Staff for The Colorado Springs Spartans – Minor League Football Team

NATHAN MARUSKA

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
2019 – Present: Doherty High School

Taekwondo Experience:
January 16th, 2016 – Taekwondo Birthday
November 2016 – 2nd Place, Individual Traditional Forms, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
June 2017 – 2nd Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
November 2017 – 2nd Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
July 2018 – 2nd Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
July 2018 – 3rd Place, Team Creative Forms, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
July 2018 – 3rd Place, Individual Traditional Forms, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
July 2018 – 3rd Place, Recreational Demonstration Team, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
November 2018 – 1st Place, Recreational Demonstration Team, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
November 2018 – 3rd Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
November 2020 – 2nd Place, Recreational Demonstration Team, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament
November 2020 – 2nd Place, Individual Creative Breaking, US Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament

Professional Experience:
March 2017 – Present Stetson Hills Demonstration Team
2020 – Present US Taekwondo Center, Stetson Hills, Assistant Instructor

TREVOR McCLUNG

GM & LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Taekwondo Experience:
USTC Taekwondo Birthday – January 8, 2008
Kukkiwon 1st Dan Black Belt – June 9, 2012
Kukkiwon 2nd Dan Black Belt – October 18, 2014
Kukkiwon 3rd Dan Black Belt – May 6, 2017
U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang Medals:
2009 – Gold, Team Traditional Forms
Gold, Jumping High Kick
2010 – Gold, Traditional Forms
Silver, Jumping High Kick
2012 – Gold, Power Knife Hand
Silver, Jumping High Kick
2013 – Silver, Team Traditional Forms
Silver, Power Knife Hand
Colorado State Championships:
2014 – Silver, Sport Poomsae
2016 – Silver, Sport Poomsae

Professional Experience:
2008-2009 – Front Desk, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Citadel and Lehman Dojangs
2009-2012 – Enrollment Director/Assistant Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Citadel Dojang
2012-Present – Lead Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Citadel Dojang
2015-Present – General Manager, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Citadel Dojang
2013-Present – USA Taekwondo Certified Coach
2012 – 2017- Hanmadang Organizing Committee Member
April 2015-Present – YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region Downtown Board Member

EDANA TRUDEAU

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education
1990 Cardinal Mooney High School- Youngstown , OH
2010 Certificate Medical Billing and Coding- PPCC, Colorado Springs

Taekwondo Experience
May 7, 2014 Taekwondo Birthday
2014 -2nd place, Sparring, Masters Challenge Tournament
2015 -4th place, Individual Creative Breaking, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2015 –3rd place, Team Traditional Poomsae, Masters Challenge Tournament
1st place, Power Jump Side Kick, Masters Challenge Tournament
2016 -1st place, Spin Hook Kick, Masters Challenge Tournament

Professional Experience
2016-present – Assistant Instructor/Front desk, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Citadel location
2016-present – U.S. Taek

SHAWNA FRAZIER

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

1st Degree Black belt Oct. 2015
Mother and Step Mother of 4

Education
Doherty class of 1996
Some college
(CDA) Child Development Associate

Taekwondo Experience
Citadel Demo Team Captain
Us Hanmadang 2013 creative poomsae 2nd place
Us Hanmadang 2014 power knife hand 2nd place/ Demo Team
Us Hanmadang 2015 creative poomsae 2nd place / Demo Team
Us Hanmadang 2016 power sidekick 1st place/ Demo Team
Master Challenge silvers and and gold medals

Professional Experience
Assistant Insturctor 2013- present
Daycare Provider:
Home Daycare 2015- present
CDC ( Child Development Center) 2011-2015
Home Daycare 2004-2005
Calhan Children Center 2000-2004
Creative Play Centers 1998-2000

JESSICA McCLUNG

ADMINISTRATION

Education
Mesa Ridge High School, Colorado Springs, CO Graduate 2002
Bob Jones University 2002-2003, University of Colorado Boulder 2003-2004
B.A. in Education from Grand Canyon University 2015

Taekwondo
April 30, 2010 – Taekwondo Birthday
April 2012 – USTC Master’s Challenge Sparring – Gold
2013 – US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang Organizing Committee
November 2015 – USTC Master’s Challenge Power Knife Hand Down – Gold

Professional
2013-Present Music Teacher at James Irwin Charter Elementary School
2017-Present Office Manager USTC Citadel

BRIARGATE LOCATION

Safeway Shopping Center

ADDRESS
3478 Research Pkwy,
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

PHONE 719.495.0909
FAX 719.495.2019

HOURS
Monday – Friday: 1pm to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed

CITADEL LOCATION

On Academy Between Palmer Park and San Miguel

ADDRESS
1316 N. Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs CO 80909

PHONE 719.574.8782

HOURS
Monday: 2pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 1pm to 8:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 2pm
Sunday: Closed

LEHMAN LOCATION

On Academy between Dublin and Vickers

ADDRESS
6217 Lehman Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

PHONE 719.598.8000
FAX 719.598.0888

HOURS
Monday: 2pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday: 2pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday: 2pm to 7:30pm
Thursday: 2pm to 8:30pm
Friday: 2pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 12pm
Sunday: Closed

MONUMENT LOCATION

Home Depot and Wal-Mart Shopping Center

ADDRESS
16328 Jackson Creek Pkwy
Monument, CO 80132

PHONE 719.488.4321
FAX 719.488.4339

HOURS
Monday – Friday: 10am to 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed

STETSON HILLS LOCATION

Powers and Stetson Hills Next to IHOP

ADDRESS
5799 Stetson Hills Blvd. Ste# 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

PHONE 719.424.4800
FAX 719.424.4804

HOURS
Monday – Friday: 10am to 8:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 2pm
Sunday: Closed

WAIVED REGISTRATION FEE

WE HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS…

U.S. Taekwondo Center understands that our community is going through a challenging time. We are all experiencing a disruption to our work, school, activities, and schedules.

As such, we are waiving all registration fees for both online and in-person classes for the month of June. Our goal is to empower our community with the opportunity to have a structured physical fitness program - one that is not only FUN, but also a strong reinforcement of respect, self-discipline, confidence, and much more!

Simply answer the following questions to receive a link for your waived registration fee.
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WHO IS THIS FOR?

Please list the names and ages of all participants for the classes. Age minimum 4
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- No
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LIABILITY WAIVER

This Agreement executed the date shown by and between U.S. Taekwondo Center, Inc. hereinafter referred to as the Center, and the Student, who has caused his/her signature to be affixed hereto, hereinafter referred as Enrollee.

Enrollee agrees that all exercises and/or courses are undertaken at student’s own risk. The enrollee understands the procedures and exercises involved in instruction and participation as explained to him/her by an assistant of the Center. The Enrollee understands that there is a risk of personal injury involved in the course of instruction and with this knowledge agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Center from all losses caused by accident or injury to the Enrollee, or to third persons, who may be with the Enrollee of the Center, in the event that either the enrollee or said third person is injured in any way during the performance and execution of exercises.

THEREFORE, I do hereby for myself/ my heirs/ executors/ administrators/ assigns, waives, release and forever discharge any and all rights/ claims for damages which I may sustain in connection with any practice, class, contest, athletic event, or traveling to/ from such endeavors.

The U.S. Taekwondo Center respects your privacy and will never sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties. You may be contacted by the U.S. Taekwondo Center as a follow up to your participation in this lesson.
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Getting Setup

In order to participate in an online class, you will need a Laptop, Tablet, or phone with internet access.

Download the “Zoom” App. If you are using a mobile device you can download it free from the App Store, Google Play, or if you are using a computer click “Download” under Zoom Client for Meetings here: zoom.us

Once you download Zoom, you have the option to create an account, but you do not need an account to attend Zoom classes or meetings — you just need to download the app on your phone or computer and click the link.

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