MASTER INSTRUCTOR

KWANJANGNIM DUSTY MINER

Kwanjangnim Miner started his training in 1978 in the art of Aikido. He received his Black Belt in Aikido in 1983 at which time he began his training in the Art of Taekwon-Do. Kwanjangnim Miner received his First Dahn Black Belt in Taekwon-Do in 1993 and his 6th Dahn (Master's level) in 2010.

From teaching adults and children since 1988, Kwanjangnim Miner has found a way to balance discipline and learning with fun and fitness. His techniques have helped him in his experience in dealing with children who suffer from A.D.D and A.D.H.D. He focuses on channeling their energy in a positive manner.

Kwanjangnim Miner was ranked the number 1 fighter in Ontario from 1990 to 1993. He won the silver medal at the 1997 North American Karate Championships and the Bronze at the 1998 World Championships.

Kwanjangnim Miner believes in training through motivation and not intimidation. He enjoys running, working out and camping when he is not at the school or teaching.

Kwanjangnim Miner is actively training for his seventh Dahn in the art of Taekwon-do, plus has taken up the art of Hapkido under the tutelage of Grand Master Rudy Timmerman, Head of the National Korean Martial Arts Association. He tested and achieved his 3rd dahn in Kong Shin Bup Hapkido. This style of hapkido is a very difficult style to achieve black belt in therefore there are very few people worldwide who hold this ranking. He has taken to this style so much that he is now actively pursuing his third dahn.

Kwanjangnim Miner was elected as one of the NKMAA coaches for the North American team that went to the World championships in Busan , South Korea in April of 2006. Under his instruction, 9 members brought back 12 medals in sparring, weapons, self defense and patterns.

Kwanjangnim Miner is the regional director for the NKMAA for Southern Ontario . NKMAA (National Korean Martial Arts Association) is one of the oldest martial arts organizations in North America and it provides a legitimate certification for the serious practitioner of the Korean martial arts.

Kwanjangnim Miner is the only N.C.C.P LEVEL TWO coach in the Burlington area for Taekwon Do.

HEAD INSTRUCTOR

SABUMNIM PAT YOUNG

Kyosanim Young has been training since July, 1996. Training has given Mr. Young a more positive attitude and has helped him to work with other people towards a common goal. It has also expanded his cardio and flexibility.

Mr. Young is currently a 4th dahn black belt in Taekwon Do and a 2nd dahn black belt in hapkido.

Mr. Young enjoys playing guitar, scuba diving and hockey and is very active in running and mountain biking.

He has been an excellent asset to the school, so much so that he was given the job of Head instructor on September 1st , 2003

INSTRUCTOR

KYOSANIM PAULA STEWART

Jo Kyo Nim Paula Stewart is a second dahn Black Belt in the Art of Taekwon Do. She has been in the martial arts for five years and was hired as an instructor in the fall of 2005. Her patience with the children as well as her new ideas and approach to teaching has made her a valuable asset to our teaching staff.

INSTRUCTOR

KYOSANIM ADAM BROWN

Jo Kyo Nim Adam Brown is a second dahn Black Belt in the art of Taekwon Do. He has been in the martial arts for 5 years and was hired as an instructor in the fall of 2005. His love of weapons and self defense is what drives him to keep going in the martial arts. His teaching abilities have been a great addition to our excellent group of instructors.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

JO KYO NIM PAUL NOWAK

Jo Kyo Nim Paul Nowak has been in the martial arts for over 10 years. He is a multi art black belt, holding black belts in Taekwon Do, Kyosho jitsu, hapkido and military close quarters combat, as well as numerous years in systema. He is a law enforcement officer and specializes in self defense and personal protection instruction. He has been an instructor with us since 2004 and his extensive knowledge of various martial arts is a huge benefit to our school.