Our Instructors

All our instructors are Kukkiwon certified black belts, World Taekwondo Master Union members, and our curriculum is based on that taught at the World Taekwondo Academy in Seoul, Korea.

We constantly update our knowledge and experience to ensure students receive the best instruction.

 

Master Amy Ratekin (6th Dan)
Master Mrs. holds Kukkiwon Master Course, International Para-Taekwondo, Kukkiwon International 5th Degree Black Belt certification, 6th Degree Black Belt in American Master Association, Rhino Tactical Self-Defense Instructor certification and degrees in Music Therapy and Music Eduction.  
Master Mark Ratekin (5th Dan)
Master Mr. holds Kukkiwon International 4th Degree Black Belt, 5th Degree Black Belt in the American Masters Associattion, C National Referee certification, Rhino Tactical Self-Defense Instructor certification and holds a MA in Adult Education. ​ ​ ​
 

Mrs. Kaitlin Ren (3rd Dan)

Mrs. Ren holds a Kukkiwon International 2nd Degree Black Belt and 3rd Degree in American Masters Association.  Kaitlin not only runs our 5 to 7 year olds Eaglets Program but also has received her certification as an EMT and is studying to be a Flight Paramedic with the final goal of becoming a nurse.

 

Mr. Paul Ren (3rd Dan)

Mr. Ren holds a Kukkiwon International 3rd Degree Black Belt in American Masters Association and runs our 5 to 7 year olds Eaglets Program. Kaitlin received her certification as an EMT and is studying to be a Paramedic with the final goal of becoming a nurse.

                                                                                                                                  

Mr. Joshua Ratekin (3rd Dan)

​Mr. Joshua Ratekin holds a Kukkiwon International 1st Degree Black Belt, 3rd Degree Black Belt in American Masters Association Rhino and Tactical Self-Defense Instructor certifiocation.  Joshua ​runs our Home School program.