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Sabomnim  Susan Browne - Co-Owner, Sumner Taekwondo Academy

Susan Browne has a bachelor's degree in Cultural and Physical Anthropology. Teaching experience includes college level cultural and physical anthropology, and archaeology, staff trainer/volunteer coordinator for a national women's clinic, training work/study students for South Puget Sound Community College medical transcription program, and as a certified instructor for the International Red Cross. Self-employment over a 15- year period has provided broad experience in business marketing and organization, and customer service.

Ms. Browne has experience in many sports, including dance, aerobics, basketball, martial arts, golf, horse-back riding, skiing, swimming, scuba diving, soccer, weight-lifting, taekwondo, and is in the process of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer with emphasis on Martial Arts and Youth Fitness through the International Sports Sciences Association. She has earned a 3rd Dan Blackbelt sanctioned through the Kukkiwon, has 11 years experience in Taekwondo, is a Certified Referee for the United States Taekwondo Federation and Amateur Athletic Association, and has held a national kickboxing certification. Ms. Browne currently works as a registered nurse.

As a parent, wife, nurse, consumer, trainer, business owner, business partner, taekwondo instructor, and Blackbelt, Ms. Browne has a well-rounded foundation from which to develop and initiate sound athletic programs that assist in the personal growth and development of children and adults through the instruction of taekwondo.

E-mail:  Susan Browne

Sabomnim David Browne - Co-Owner, Sumner Taekwondo Academy

David Browne retired after 27 years of service with the Washington State Patrol, and had a degree in Police Administration. His experience also includes being a board member of the CAN-AM Police and Fire Games for 14 years and the CEO for 10 years. These positions involve managing budgets, marketing, coordinating 63 different sports, their venues and officials, codifying rules for sports, and managing the large scale operation of an athletic event that attracts up to 1500 participants every summer.

Teaching experience includes a 2 year appointment at the WSP academy, teaching accident investigation, firearms, physical training, and self-defense. He is currently a training coordinator for the SWAT team and speaks to civilians and other public service organizations regarding tactical operations and methamphetamine use/abuse.

As an athlete Mr. Browne has participated in and won honors in many sports, including wrestling, football, soccer, skiing, basketball, golf, scuba diving, baseball, weight lifting, martial arts, Taekwondo, crew, and Toughest Competitor Alive.

Mr. Browne is a 3rd Dan Blackbelt sanctioned by the Kukkiwon and has taken instruction in and taught taekwondo for over 10 years. He has competed frequently and placed at state, national, and international level competition, and is a 2003 and 2004 National champion. He is a certified referee and coach with the United States Taekwondo Union and the Amateur Athletic Union, and is currently the Washington State United States Taekwondo Union vice-president. He has spent two years assisting in training/coaching the Washington State Junior Elite Taekwondo Team.

Mr. Browne's vast experience uniquely qualifies him as a leader, proactive program developer, and instructor of men, women, and children in the martial arts.

E-mail:  David Browne

Sabomnim Donna Middendorf - Co-Owner, Sumner Taekwondo Academy

Donna Middendorf has a wealth of experience through education and practical applications in different work environments. She currently holds a B.A. in Education and Business with minors in Psychology, Anthropology, Special Education, and Accounting. She holds a continuing teaching Certificate and is a certified 4th Dan Blackbelt under the Kukkiwon. Ms. Middendorf also holds a Blackbelt in Kyokushinki, and has experience in Aikido, Hwrangdo, Judo, Hapkido, and several minor martial arts.

Ms. Middendorf's experiences include 5 years of substituting in public schools, 2 1/2 years in the Peace Corps stationed in Paraguay, 3 years owning and running a Taekwondo school, and 17 years in Taekwondo as a student and teacher. Ms. Middendorf has competed for many years, including at the national level.

E-mail:  Donna Middendorf

 

 

 
 
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