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JAY LEE

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SAMMY PEJO

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HO JUN PARK

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MASTER

JAY LEE

GINGER KLEIN

HR DIRECTOR & BILLING DIRECTOR

MACKS BURROUS

ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

KALI BRIGHAM

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

RACHEL DOWD

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

MELISSA FLORIDO

ADMINISTRATION

TYSON MOORE

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

MICHAEL STEINER

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HO JUN PARK

CARTER NORSEN

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MITCHELL NORSEN

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JOE COUGHLIN

JOHN COLYER

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PAUL OLMSTED

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COURTNEY VEAZEY

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CHRISTINE AMRHEIN

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ELNA BARRERA

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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

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

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

BRIARGATE LOCATION

Safeway Shopping Center

ADDRESS
3478 Research Pkwy,
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

PHONE 719.495.0909
FAX 719.495.2019

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Monday – Friday: 1pm to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
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

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