Introducing the Black Belts
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We would like to introduce the Black Belts to help you get to know them a little better.
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HEAD INSTRUCTOR
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Master Henkel began his training under Master Prpich in 1984 in Wenatchee, WA. He earned his black belt in 1988, went on to be the head instructor of the Wenatchee school, and later founded a school in Leavenworth. He moved to Woodinville in 1994, where he taught for a couple of years, before starting the school in Renton in 1996. He currently holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt. He is dedicated to showing others the benefits of training in Tae Kwon Do, and is always trying to promote the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do. During his time away from the studio he enjoys fishing, listening to music, and eating chocolate.
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Mrs. Henkel began her training in 1993 under Mr. Henkel in Wenatchee, WA. She currently holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt and is an instructor at the Renton Studio. She studied and taught at the Woodinville school under Master Prpich and founded the Bothell school in 1996. Mrs. Henkel has worked as a Librarian for the past 10 years and is currently an assistant managing librarian for the King County Library System. Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and planning home improvement projects for Mr. Henkel to do.
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Ms. Ahn began studying Tae Kwon Do in Wenatchee under Mr. Henkel in 1994. She has also studied under Mr. Gildersleeve, Mr. Garwood, and Mr. Knemeyer before moving to the Seattle area. She currently holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt. Ms. Ahn graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Economics and currently works for Nordstrom. Other sports she participates in include figure skating and boxing. In her spare time she enjoys weight lifting, watching Husky football, and shopping at Nordstrom.
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Mr. Clement began Tae Kwon Do in 1990 with the American Tae Kwon Do Association, where he earned his 1st Degree Black Belt. He started training with Kim’s Tae Kwon Do in 1999, and currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt. Mr. Clement has worked at Boeing since 1986 as an Experimental Flight Test Mechanic. The thing he likes most about Tae Kwon Do? The opportunity it gives him to do something with his son that they both enjoy. Mr. Clement also enjoys traveling, camping, water skiing, and going to the movies.
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Mr. Dacuan started Tae Kwon Do in 1996 under Master Henkel at the North Highlands Community Center in Renton. He earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in 2000, and his 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2002. Dustin believes he has benefited from Tae Kwon Do because now he has better balance and flexibility than he would have without training. Currently he is an 8th grader at Dimmitt Middle School. Outside of class his favorite things are food, movies, and taking photos.
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Ms. Fullerton began studying Tae Kwon Do in 1996 under Mr. Henkel, when he opened his school in Renton. She earned her 2nd Degree Black Belt in March of 2002. She has worked for the City of Renton for the last 18 years in the city's libraries. In her spare time Ms. Fullerton enjoys traveling, camping, reading, and dragging her husband to Jackie Chan and Jet Li movies.
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Ms. Koch-Michael began studying under Mrs. Henkel and Mr. Motta in 1996 in Bothell and has never looked back. She currently holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt. After a few years at the University of Oregon, she has transferred back up to the UW to continue studying Anthropology. Ms. Claire doesn’t feel she is very good at any other sport but when she's not in Tae Kwon Do class she likes to read, play guitar, eat Thai food, and wax poetic about David Bowie to any one who will listen.
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Mr. Wood began his Tae Kwon Do training under Master Henkel back in 1996 at the original Renton school. Mr. Wood currently holds the rank of 2nd degree Black Belt. He is 49 years young, has worked in the construction industry for the past 30 years, has been married for 22 years, and has 3 great kids. His hobbies are coaching baseball, playing the guitar and banjo, hunting and fishing, skiing, misc. art projects and Tae Kwon Do.
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Mrs. Mikelsons began her training under Master Henkel in 1997 in Renton, WA.She currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt. Mrs. Mikelsons graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN with a BA in biology and religion, and has taken additional classes at the University of Minnesota and UW.Education, formal and informal, is important to her and she feels that learning throughout your life is necessary for mental and physical well-being, which is one reason why she chose to start studying Tae Kwon Do when she did. Another reason: "It's something that I've always wanted to do!"
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Mr. Kusumi started Tae Kwon Do in 1997 under Master Henkel and currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt. He is married with four children, three of whom study Tae Kwon Do with him. Mr. Kusumi majored in Chemistry in college, and is a Forensic Scientist for the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory. During his personal time, Mr. Kusumi enjoys skiing, photography, studying world religions and philosophies, and helping his family excel in all areas of life. He is also the official chef for any studio event that includes food.
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Ms. Kusumi began Tae Kwon Do in 1997 and currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt. She is a student of McKnight Middle School. She enjoys Japanese folk dancing, violin, and basketball. She also enjoys participating in class and tournaments with her friends. She spends her spare time watching movies, listening to music, or chatting on the computer and phone. Ms. Kusumi always looks forward to the funny skits performed during team competitions, and especially likes the pizza parties and picnics following tournaments. Yummy!!
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Mr. Bugge began his training in October of 1998 and earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt in September 2006. He started training for the exercise but found it to be so much more, now he's hooked. Mr. Bugge recently celebrated 25 years of blissful marriage and stays busy with two great children. He enjoys biking, hiking, swimming, skiing, mountain climbing and getting beat by his kids at video games. His advice to beginners: "Have fun and always keep your toes pulled back- ouch!"
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Mr. Clement began studying Tae Kwon Do in 1999 and earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2003. He is currently a ninth grader in the H.O.M.E. program for Homeschoolers. He believes he has benefited from Tae Kwon Do because his endurance and flexibility have increased and his memory has improved as well. Also, he thinks it is great to do an activity he enjoys with his father, Mr. Mike Clement.
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Mr. West began Tae Kwon Do in January 1999 at age 52 and earned 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2007. Mr. West has worked at PACCAR since 1976 in various positions and currently works at PACCAR Parts in their Marketing Department. The thing he likes most about Tae Kwon Do is that anyone can do it. You just have to decide that you can. Mr. West also enjoys hunting, camping, and boating
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Mr. Smith began his training at Kim’s Tae Kwon Do under Master Henkel in the year 2000, after a short 24 year break in training. He currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt. Mr. Smith works for Boeing as a Communications Engineer. Other hobbies include hiking and backpacking. His favorite time of the day is during a sunrise, drinking coffee, in the middle of nowhere.
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Mr. Cao began training at Kim’s Tae Kwon Do in 1996 under Mr. Knemeyer in Bellevue, at the age of 5 years old. In late 1997, he started attending classes at the Renton school under Master Henkel. Mr. Cao is currently a 2nd Dan black belt, which he earned in September of 2004. He is 14 years old and a Freshman at Liberty High School. Outside of Tae Kwon Do class he enjoys playing tennis, reading, and riding his bike.
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Ms. West began studying at Kim’s Tae Kwon Do in January of 1999. She currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt, which she earned at age 13. She is a student at Issaquah High School. Ms. West plays soccer and swims on the Phantom Lake Swim Team and the High School swim team. Other interests include playing the cello and playing with her dog - Mocha.
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Mr. Mikelsons began Tae Kwon Do in 1997, and currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. He has always been interested in martial arts, especially with the code of honor among its participants. He especially enjoys working with everyone in class and the friendships that have developed over the years. Mr. Mikelsons received his BS in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, and is employed as a Liaison Engineer for Boeing. In his spare time he enjoys travel, photography, electronics, and target shooting with rifles and pistols. He is current building a black powder muzzle loader!
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Mr. Drebert began his Tae Kwon Do training in August 2001 under Master Henkel. Mr. Drebert now holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt. Mr. Drebert grew up in the greater Seattle area where he attended college, earned his CPA license, and currently works as a Financial Accounting Supervisor for PEMCO Insurance Companies. He is married to the lovely Ruth and has two wonderful daughters, one of which studies Tae Kwon Do. His other hobbies and interests include reading, church activities, quality family time, and almost anything “Star Trek” related.
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Ms. Drebert began Tae Kwon Do training under Master Henkel in August 2001. Ms. Drebert currently holds the rank of 2nd degree Black Belt. She is 19 years young and is a student at BYU Idaho. She enjoys performing community service work through her school and church programs. When she is not studying at college, her hobbies and interests include shopping, church activities, and watching any movie starring Johnny Depp.
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Mr. Lam Tae Kwon Do under Master Henkel in the year 2000. He currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt, and earned it at age 14. He believes Tae Kwon Do has benefited his strength, endurance, and confidence. Mr. Lam is a student of McKnight Middle school, and is a several time Academic Achiever. In his free time he likes to surf the net, clean the house, or go hang out with his friends. His favorite sports are track and football. He also enjoys reading, biking, exercising, and looking forward to new challenges.
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Mr. Charbonneau his training at Kim's Tae Kwon Do under Master Henkel in the year 2000 at the age of seven. He currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt, which he earned at age eleven. Mr Charbonneau is a student at McKnight Middle School, and is a several time recipient of Academic Excellence Awards. He enjoys playing X-Box and is also interested in fencing. Tae Kwon Do gives Mr. Charbonneau endurance and persistence and has enabled him to make many new friends.
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Mr. Greivell started Tae Kwon Do in July 2000 after his son kept asking him when he was going to start. He currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt which he earned in March of 2005 at the age of 52. He plans to continue his training as long as his body holds out, which is doing pretty well right now. Mr. Greivell holds 2 Associate of Applied Science Degrees; one in Aeronautical Technology and the other in Electronics. He has worked at Boeing since 1981, holding a variety of high tech jobs on commercial and Military. In his spare time he enjoys boating, camping, scuba diving, motorcycling, fishing, and eating pizza or Mexican food.
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Mr. Greivell started Tae Kwon Do in 1999. He currently hold the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt, which he earned in March 2005. Mr. Greivell believes that everyone’s flexibility and balance can improve from Tae Kwon Do training. He enjoys playing airsoft with his friends, along with playing with his cats, Zoe, and Eddy. Mr. Greivell is a freshman at Hazen High School, and plans on trying out for track and field. When not studying for math and other classes, he enjoys going to the San Juan Islands and boating around. When at home with nothing to do he likes to play xbox live or other online computer games.
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Mr. Do began Tae Kwon Do in 2003 and currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. He is a student at Hazen High School, where he works hard to maintain a respectable grade point average. He realizes that doing well in school now will help open many doors for him in the future. Mr. Do is an extremely hard worker, and practices the tenet perseverance with anything he participates in.
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Ms. Hensley began studying Tae Kwon Do in 2003, and currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt, which she earned in September of 2005. She is a sophomore at Liberty High School. Ms. Hensley has enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends at Tae Kwon Do class. In her spare time she enjoys going to the mall with her friends, watching movies and T.V. and just spending time with her family.
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Ms. Kleinsasser started training at Kim's Tae Kwon Do school in Bothell in 2002, and currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. She is a very busy stay at home mom of three girls. In her spare time, she teaches art to children through school and city programs. Her oldest daughter Annalise is also taking Tae Kwon Do and is following in her mom footsteps. The whole family enjoys, swimming, biking and the outdoors.
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