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MASTER

JAY LEE

MASTER

SAMMY PEJO

MONUMENT LOCATION

GINGER KLEIN

HR DIRECTOR & BILLING DIRECTOR

WESTON CRADDOCK

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

SARAH-MARIE STEWART

EVENTS DIRECTOR

RICHARD POSTMA

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

LAUREN BLAKE

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

MICHAEL STEINER

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

RACHEL DOWD

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

MELISSA FLORIDO

ADMINISTRATION

AUDREY JENSEN

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

BRIARGATE LOCATION

COURTNEY VEAZEY

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

INIKA BRASS

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

KATIE JOHNSON

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MASTER

JOE COUGHLIN

JOHN COLYER

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

PAUL OLMSTED

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SARA PETERSON

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SETH JENSEN

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AARON FERRELL

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CHARLES DAY

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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

GRANDMASTER LEE'S WEBSITE

JAY LEE

MASTER

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-Present Secretary, Korean American Martial Arts Association (KAMA)
2008-Present 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

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

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

WESTON CRADDOCK

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

Education
2009 – Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
2012 – Graduate of Family Academy of Christian Education
2012 – Photography and Photoshop, The Denver School of Photography
2012-2013 – Touring Intern, Institute for Cultural Communicators
2014 – Coaching Certification, USA Gymnastics

Taekwondo Experience:
November 13, 2014 – Taekwondo Birthday
2016 – Organizing Committee, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2016 – Organizing Committee, Masters Challenge
2016 – 2nd Place, Power Breaking Skipping Side Kick, Individual Creative Board Breaking and Running Jumping High Kick, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2016 – 1st Place, Team Traditional Forms, Masters Challenge

Professional Experience:
2015-present – Enrollment Director, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument,CO
2014-2015 – Men’s Team Gymnastics Coach, SunDance Studio
2015 – Enrollment Director/Gym Manager, Fitness Origin
2014-present – Owner of Craddock Photography and Fine Art

SARAH MARIE-STEWART

MARKETING & EVENTS DIRECTOR

Education
James Bowie High School, Austin, TX 1996-2000
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH 2002-2003
Cincinnati State Technically and Community College, Bethesda School of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH 2003-2006

Taekwondo Experience
May 2, 2016 – USTC Taekwondo Birthday
2016 Masters Challenge, Individual Creative Forms, Gold Medal
2016 Masters Challenge, Team Traditional Forms, Bronze Medal

Professional Experience
2016-present – Front Desk Administration, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument Dojang
2014-present – Staff RN, Centura Health, Colorado Springs Cardiology, Colorado Springs, CO
2011-2013 – Staff RN, SSM Heart Institute, St. Louis, MO
2007-2011 – Clinical Staff RN, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO
2006-2007 – Clinical Staff RN, Mercy Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

RICHARD POSTMA

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education
2011 – Discovery Canyon Campus High School
2015 – A.S., Computer Science – Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs

Taekwondo Experience
April 16, 2006 – Taekwondo Birthday
October 2009 – Kukkiwon 1st Dan Black Belt
May 2013 – Kukkiwon 2nd Dan Black Belt
May 2017 – Kukkiwon 3rd Dan Black Belt
2006-Present
16 Golds, 6 Silvers, 2 Bronze medals in USTC Master’s Challenge, various events
Summer 2008
1st place Jumping High Kick 14-17 division, – US Open Hanmadang – Chicago, IL
1st place Individual Traditional Poomsae 14-17 division – US Open Hanmadang – Chicago, IL
Summer 2009
2nd place Jumping High Kick – US Open Hanmadang – Chicago, IL
3rd place Individual Traditional Forms – US Open Hanmadang – Chicago, IL
Summer 2011
2nd place Jumping High Kick – US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
1st place Power Side Kick – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
1st place Power Knife Hand – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
Summer 2012
3rd place Jumping High Kick – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
Summer 2013
2nd place Jumping High Kick – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
1st place Power Knife Hand – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
1st place Individual Traditional Poomsae – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
1st place Power Side Kick – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
2nd place Power Back Kick – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
2014
3rd place Team Demo Competition – Lone Wolf Tournament – Denver, CO
4th place Championship Team Demo Competition – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
2015
2nd place Championship Team Demo Competition – USAT State Tournament – Denver, CO
3rd place Individual Traditional Forms – USAT State Tournament – Denver, CO
6th place Championship Team Demo Competition – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
2016
2nd place Championship Team Demo Competition – USAT State Tournament – Denver, CO
2nd place Team Traditional Forms – USAT State Tournament – Denver, CO
2nd place Championship Team Demo Competition – US Open Hanmadang – Colorado Springs, CO
2nd place Championship Team Demo Competition – USAT National Tournament – Richmond, VA
2017
2nd place Championship Team Demo Competition – USAT State Tournament – Denver, CO

Work Experience
March 2017 – current, Assistant Instructor USTC Monument
August 2015 – November 2016, Assistant/Lead Instructor USTC Stetson Hills
2014 – January 2017, Captain/Coach, USTC Monument Demo Team

LAUREN BLAKE

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
Lewis Palmer High School, Lewis Palmer, Colorado 2015 – 2017

Taekwondo Experience:
December, 2006 – USTC Taekwondo Birthday

June, 2012 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
May, 2015 – Kukkiwon 2nd Degree Black Belt
2010 Masters Challenge, Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2010 Masters Challenge, Creative Breaking, silver medal
2011 Masters Challenge, Spinning Hook Kick, gold medal
2012 Hanmadang, Spinning Hook Kick, gold medal (18)
2012 Masters Challenge, Spinning Hook Kick, silver medal (16)
2012 Masters Challenge, Jumping High Kick, silver medal
2012 Hanmadang, Jumping High Kick, silver medal
2013 Masters Challenge, Jumping High Kick, silver medal
2014 Lone Wolf, Team Demo, bronze medal
2015 Aurora Masters Cup, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2015 Aurora Masters Cup, Team Creative Poomsae, gold medal
2015 Masters Challenge, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2015 Colorado State Championship, Team Demo, silver medal
2015 Masters Challenge, Traditional Poomsae, bronze medal
2016 Colorado State Championship, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2016 Hanmadang, Back Spinning Hook Kick, gold medal (23)
2016 Masters Challenge, Back Spinning Hook Kick, gold medal
2016 Masters Challenge, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2016 Colorado State Championships, Demo Team, silver medal
2016 Hanmadang, Demo Team, silver medal
2016 Nationals, Demo Team, silver medal
2017 Colorado State Championships, silver medal

Professional Experience:
2016-present – Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Monument Dojang

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

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

COURTNEY VEAZEY

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education
2017 High School Diploma- Rampart High School

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

Professional Experience
2015-present – Assistant Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Briargate Location
2015-present – U.S. Taekwondo Center Monument, Demo Team Captain
2015- U.S. Taekwondo Center, Masters Challenge Tournament Referee

KATIE JOHNSON

ADMINISTRATION

Education
May 2012 – Diploma from Colorado Springs Early Colleges
May 2015 – B.A. in Criminal Justice from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Taekwondo Experience
2012 Master’s Challenge – 1st place in Creative Breaking
2012 Master’s Challenge – 1st place in Power Breaking (Skipping Side Kick)
2012 US Open Hanmadang -2nd place in Creative Breaking
2012 US Open Hanmadang – 3rd place in Power Breaking (Skipping Side Kick)
2013 US Open Hanmadang -2nd place in Individual Traditional Poomsae
2013 Master’s Challenge -1st place in Individual Traditional Poomsae
2014 – 1st degree Kukkiwon Black Belt
2014 US Open Hanmadang – 1st place in Power Breaking (Skipping Side Kick)
2014 US Open Hanmadang – 1st place in Individual Creative Breaking
2014 US Open Hanmadang – 2nd place in Individual Traditional Poomsae
2015 US Open Hanmadang – 1st place in Individual Creative Breaking
2015 US Open Hanmadang – 2nd place in Power Breaking (Skipping Side Kick)
2015 US Open Hanmadang – 2nd place in Individual Traditional Poomsae
2016 US Open Hanmadang – 1st place in Individual Traditional Poomsae
2016 US Open Hanmadang – 1st place in Power Breaking (Skipping Side Kick)
2016 US Open Hanmadang – 3rd place in Individual Creative Poomsae
2016 – Organizer for the 4th Annual Martial Arts Day at Elitch Gardens
2017 – Organizing Committee for Break-A-thon
2017 – Organizing Committee for US Open International Taekwondo Hanmadang

Work Experience
August 2014 – December 2014 –Intern for Respect on Campus, UCCS
2013 – Present – US Taekwondo Center
2009 – Present – Gielarowski Law Firm
2008-2010- Learn-to-Skate Colorado

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

SARA PETERSON

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
2009 B.S. Elementary Education – Bemidji State University, Minnesota
2003 A.A. Human Services – Ridgewater College, Minnesota
Taekwondo Experience:
August 29, 2016 – Taekwondo Birthday
November 5, 2016 – 1st place, Traditional Forms, Masters Challenge

Professional Experience:
2016 – present – Front Desk, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Lehman Location
2017 – Chair of Merchandising, Organizing Committee, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2017 – Organizing Committee, 11th Annual Breakathon
2014 – 2016 – Leadership Committee, Friday School Homeschool Co-Operative
2004 – 2006 – Special Education, Willmar Public Schools
2002 – 2004 – Victim Service Coordinator, Community Educator, SVACC Kandiyohi County
2002 – Kandiyohi County Volunteer of the Year

SETH JENSEN

GM & LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Taekwondo Experience
Taekwondo Birthday: June 25, 2008
2009 – 2nd Place, Sparring, Traditional Forms, Masters Challenge Tournament
2010, 2011 – US Taekwondo Center Demo Team Member, Monument
2011- 2nd Place, Traditional Forms, US Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2014 – 1st Place, Team Traditional Forms, Traditional Forms, Masters Challenge Tournament

Professional Experience
2010 – 2011: Assistant Instructor, US Taekwondo Center
2012 – 2014: Computers Specialist, Microsoft Advisor, Best Buy
Present: Co-Chair Bracketing Committee, Masters Challenge
Present: Assistant Instructor, US Taekwondo Center

AARON FERRELL

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

Education:
Associates Degree – General Studies – Pueblo Community College – 2011
Current Student – UCCS – Colorado Springs

Taekwondo Experience:
December 17, 2014 – Taekwondo Birthday

Professional Experience:
January 2015 – March 2016: IT Project Manager/ Technician – Omniatech
March 2016 – Current: Enrollment Director/ Assistant Instructor at USTC Stetson Hills Dojang.

CHARLES DAY

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Education:
New Castle Chrysler High School graduate, New Castle, IN (1971)
Ball State University, 1971-1972 Indiana University 1975-1976
U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, 2/325 Infantry 1972-1975

Taekwondo Experience:
American Taekwondo Association 1988-1992, 1st degree black belt (Son Jason, 1st degree, Son Joshua, 2nd degree)
April 6, 2006 – USTC Taekwondo Birthday
October 23, 2010 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
October 20, 2014 – Kukkiwon 2nd Degree Black Belt
2007 Established annual USTC Break-a-thon with Master Jay Lee (over $330,000 raised for local charities)
2007 Masters Challenge, Team Creative Poomsae, silver medal
2008 Masters Challenge, Team Creative Poomsae, silver medal
2008 Masters Challenge, Jumping Side Kick Power Breaking, gold medal
2009 Masters Challenge, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2010 Masters Challenge, Coach-Team 10 under 10, Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2011 Masters Challenge, Coach – Team WooSong Warriors, Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2011 Masters Challenge, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2012 US Open Hanmadang, Coach-Team 10 under 10, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2012 US Open Hanmadang, Jumping Side Kick Power Break, silver medal
2012 Masters Challenge, Jumping Side Kick Power Break, silver medal
2013 Co-Chair Scorekeeper’s Committee, U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
2013 US Open Hanmadang, Coach-WooSong Warriors, Team Creative Poomsae, silver medal
2013 US Open Hanmadang, Team Traditional Poomsae, gold medal
2014 US Open Hanmadang, Scorekeeper-Demonstration team competition
2014 Instructor certification – US Fighting systems, USTC fight fitness program
2015 Master’s Challenge, Skipping side-kick power break, Gold medal
2015 US Open Hanmadang, Team Traditional Poomsae, Silver Medal
2015 US Open Hanmadang, Scorekeeper-Demonstration team competition
2016 US Open Hanmadang, Team Traditional Poomsae, Bronze Medal
2016 Master’s Challenge, Individual Traditional Poomsae, Gold medal, Spinning hook kick breaking, Silver medal, Skipping side kick power break, Gold medal
2016 Active shooter certification, US Fighting systems
2016 CPR Certification
2017 Stetson Hills Dojang, Demonstration Team Coach

Professional Experience:
2015-present – Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Center, Stetson Hills Dojang
2007-present – USAFA Eisenhower Golf Club, course maintenance
2001-2007 – Contract Corporate Benefits Consultant
1985-2001 – Valley Employee Benefits, Corporate Benefits Broker, Consultant & Sales Management
1976-1985, Sales Management/Personal Production – John Hancock Financial Service

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

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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

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On Academy between Dublin and Vickers

ADDRESS
6217 Lehman Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

PHONE 719.598.8000
FAX 719.598.0888

HOURS
Monday – Wednesday: 2pm to 8:30pm
Thursday: By Appointment Only
Friday: 2pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 12pm

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 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed

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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

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