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Staff Biographies

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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

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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

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