Midwest Academy of Tae Kwon Do

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I have been studying Chang Hun Tae Kwon Do since 1984, under Master Glen Morgan, 7th Dan, and still train with him to this day. Over the years, I have taught martial arts in both the states of Iowa and Minnesota. Our school is in St. Ansgar, Iowa, and we have classes throughout the year. Our primary focus is Tae Kwon Do and Self Defense, but also teach Weaponry and Grappling to our students. I also have trained in Sim Mu Do, and teach Defensive Tactic classes throughout the area for law enforcement agencies. We have separate classes for new beginner students, and classes for our advanced students.

During my martial art career, I have competed in tournaments, point fighting challenge matches, and kickboxing. In 2005, I was promoted to 6th Degree Black Belt by the World Wide Martial Arts Federation. In 2002, I began studying Sim Mu Do with Master Fred Gommels, of Rochester, Minnesota, and in 2003, was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt by Grandmaster Pan Gong Song, of Shihung City, South Korea. I have attended seminars in Sim Mu Do with Grandmaster Song since 2003. I have also been fortunate to study under Master Y.K. Kim, with the World Martial Arts Federation, and train with Dr. Keith D.Yates in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Mr. Bill "Superfoot" Wallace in 2005 at a seminar in Iowa.

Currently I belong to the World Martial Arts Federation, the World Black Belt Bureau, the Worldwide Martial Arts Federation, and the Korea Sim Mu Do Association of which our school is an authorized representative of the association. I assist with testings for Master Morgan at his school, American Academy of Tae Kwon Do in Lakeville, Minnesota, and with Mr. Lee Bird, of Osage, Iowa.

My professional life is being the Chief of Police in St. Ansgar, Iowa. I also coach baseball and volleyball. My wife Meg is a teacher and coach, and we have 5 kids who are all involved in the martial arts and other sports. I am a certified instructor for the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in the following areas: Defensive Tactics,O.C. (Pepper Spray), ASP Baton, Flashlight, and PR-24. I am also a D.A.R.E. Officer and Mentor for the State of Iowa.

The martial arts have had a positive impact on my life, and I look forward to getting more involved as time goes on. I would tell anyone who is interested in trying Tae Kwon Do, or any martial art, to give it a try and see what it can do for you. I have been able to meet a lot of people and do many things since getting involved, and encourage others to also see the benefits that martial arts can give you.

Master Lance Schutjer