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Staff Biographies
Charles McDowell
Executive Director & Head Coach
About:
Coach Charles has over 35 years of martial arts training, and over 15 years of full time teaching experience. During his teen years, he was a U.S. National Team member & international competitor. Before becoming a full time martial arts instructor, he served as a close quarters combat instructor for military and police organizations as well as a body guard and security specialist for military and government officials in Washington D.C.
Coach Charles oversees day to day operations, curriculum development, and classroom instruction and when not on the floor teaching, he is constantly pursuing his lifelong passion for the martial arts. Attempting to remain a consummate beginner.
Education:
Batchelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development & Education
Associate's Degree in Business Administration
National Association of Sports Medicine Certification for Personal Training
Martial Arts Certifications:
7th Degree Black Belt - World Jidokwan Taekwondo Federation (WJTF)
5th Degree Black Belt - Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters (KKW/WT)
3rd Duanwei - Chinese Wushu Association (CWA)
1st Degree Black Belt - Uechiryu Karate
WJTF Certified International Master Instructor - Class 2
KKW Certified International Master Instructor - Class 3
KKW Certified Poom / Dan Examiner - Class 3
KKW Certified Self Defense Master - Class 3
WT, USAT, & AAU Coach
USAT Referee
USAT Sparring University Graduate
CPR, First Aid, & AED Certified
U.S. Center for Safesport Background Checked, Trained, & Certified
National Center for Safety Initiatives Background Checked
3x voted #1, 10x voted top 3, Best Youth Sport Coach in Loudoun County
Sabrina Adleson
Director & Coach
About:
Coach Adleson oversees development of our Summer Camp & After School Programs, and as a former high level competitor, she assists in training those students who are looking to compete at the highest levels. She is also one of the directors for Hard Work Martial Arts as a Non-Profit and helps further initiatives to help others such as organizing self defense seminars or helping support those in need in our community. When not training in martial arts, Coach Adleson is a wildlife rehabilitation expert assisting with the care and recuperation of animals in need.
Education:
Master's in Integrative Biology
Certifications:
3nd Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon Taekwondo
CPR, First Aid, & AED Certified
USAT & AAU Coach
U.S. Center for Safesport Certified
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