Staff Biographies
Director & Master Instructor
Charles McDowell
About:
Over 35 years of martial arts training, and over 15 years of full time teaching experience. Former U.S. Olympic Team qualifier & multi time international champion. Former Close Quarters Combat instructor for military and police organizations.
Master Charles oversees day to day operations, overall curriculum development, and classroom instruction.
Education:
Early Childhood Development & Business Administration
Certifications:
5th Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon Taekwondo
Kukkiwon Certified International Master Instructor
Kukkiwon Certified Poom / Dan Examiner
3rd Duan Wei Praying Mantis Kung Fu
1st Dan Japanese Juijitsu
CPR, First Aid, & AED Certified
NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Coach
USATaekwondo Registered Coach & Referee
U.S. Center for Safesport Certified
Voted #1 Youth Sport Coach in Loudoun County
Assistant Director & Instructor
Sabrina Adleson
About:
National champion in Taekwondo. Ms. Sabrina oversees development of our Summer Camp & After School Programs, as well as offers training to students looking to compete at the highest levels.
Education:
Integrative Biology
Certifications:
3nd Dan Black Belt Taekwondo
1st Duan Wei Praying Mantis Kung Fu
CPR, First Aid, & AED Certified
USATaekwondo Registered Coach
U.S. Center for Safesport Certified