Color Belt Graduation - June 26, 2010

Congratulations to the 27 students who were promoted on Saturday, June 26, 2010. The graduates were:

Orange Belt - Erik Jordshaugen, Aiden Jones, Brandon Gadeken, Reyanna Princesa, Chece Walter, Rebecca Birch.

Green Belt - Orion Halliburton, Kamran Buenaventura, Rebel Sander, Julia Nichols,
Thelonious Fox.

Blue Belt - Noah Thompson, Mackenzie Kimbrough.

Midnight Blue Belt - Nathan Jennings, Jeremy Borrego.

Brown Belt - Naithan Gounder, Josh Guberlet.

Red Belt - Leonardo Diaz, Ethan Paisley.

Deputy Black Belt - Michael Thornes, Jackson Wang, Emily Matson, Jason Jennings, Grace Choi, Brandon Jennings,Holida Loung.

Student of the Month - Leonardo Diaz

Parents of the Month - Adrienne & Martin Sander

Andy Whipple and Michelle Gundersen Earns Thai Kickboxing Black Belts

On June 1, 2010, Andy Whipple became the 3rd person in Seattle Tae Kwon Do Thai Kickboxing Program History to earn a Black Belt. In addition Michelle Gundersen, who currently holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do became the second person to earn a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Thai Kickboxing. We are so proud of both Andy and Michelle.

Master Brandon Richards Graduates FBI Citizen's Academy

On June 5, 2010, Brandon Richards, lead Master Instructor at Seattle Tae Kwon Do graduated from the FBI Citizen’s Academy. This is an eight week program designed for business, civic and religious leaders in our community to have a better understanding of how the FBI works and how we can help them in their efforts. Master Richards learned firsthand the procedures the FBI utilizes to keep our community and country safe. This course is run only once a year and is taught by senior field agents and is personally overseen by Special Agent in Charge, Laura Laughlin. It is limited to only 30 participants which must past a detailed background check and must be recommended by a FBI agent to participate. As a graduate of this course, Master Richards will go on to be part of the FBICA Alumni Association which helps educate the community on what the FBI does and teaches valuable classes on personal safety issues. Master Richards hopes to incorporate some of the valuable information he gained from this course in some of the ongoing child safety and awareness courses now taught at Seattle Tae Kwon Do in Mountlake Terrace. Mr. Richards looks forward to a long lasting relationship with the FBI Seattle Field Division through the FBI Citizen’s Academy Alumni Association.

Seattle Tae Kwon Do June 2010 Tiny Tiger of the Month

Congratulations to Akihiro Furuyama for being selected as the June 2010 Seattle Tae Kwon Do Tiny Tiger of the Month.

Seatte Tae Kwon Do June 2010 Student of the Month

Natalie Stollov is the Seattle Tae Kwon Do Student of the Month for June 2010. Way to go Natalie!

Seattle Tae Kwon Do June 2010 Parents of the Month

Congratulations goes to Joel and Cheryl Bratt.... the June 2010 Seattle Tae Kwon Do Parents of the Month! Awesome job!