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MASTERS
The Kiffmann Family - December 2009
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MASTER KATHRYN KIFFMANN
Master Instructor/Vice-President Kiffmann Taekwondo, Inc.
For over 25 years, Master Kiffmann, a 5th Dan Black Belt,
has been actively involved in Taekwondo either as a competitor,
instructor, personal trainer or stunt co-ordinator.
In 1998, she received the Honolulu Mayor's Award
for "Instructor of the Year". In 1999, she was awarded
the "Letter of Appreciation" for Understanding of
Korean Culture/people and promoting Taekwondo by the Republic
of Korea.
She is a
7-time US National Gold Medalist, a 5-time California State
Champion, a 2-time Las Vegas/Nevada State Champion, 3 Time
US Open Gold & 2 Time Silver Medalist and a USA World
Martial Art Championship Gold Medalist. |
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MASTER GÜNTER KIFFMANN
Master Instructor/President Kiffmann Taekwondo, Inc.
Master Kiffmann is a 5th Dan black belt
from Austria.
His unique European training style has proven
to be an asset to the Kiffmann TKD competitors. Master
Kiffmann is head coach to Progression Team Kiffmann.
His international sparring competition highlights
include 3 Gold medals at the US Open and 6 Gold medals at
US Nationals. |
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INSTRUCTORS
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Miles'
Profile on USA Taekwondo Website
MILES KIFFMANN
Date Of Birth:1993
Place Of Birth: Santa Monica, California
Rank: 3rd Poom Black Belt
Started Taekwondo: 1996
Favorite Technique: Tripple Kick
Favorite Movie: Starwars
Hobbies:Skateboarding
Favorite Artist: TuPac
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Awards &
Honors:
Bronze at 2010 US Open, Las Vegas
2nd at 2009 Junior World Championships Open, Colorado Springs,
CO
USA
TAEKWONDO December09 "Kick Of The Month" Recipient,
3rd at 2009 YOG Team Trials, Colorado Springs, CO
Gold at 2009 Maui Open
5th at 2009 Senior Nationals, Austin,TX
Bronze at 2009 USAT National Qualifier, Colorado Springs,
CO
Gold at 2009 Hawaii State/USAT National Qualifier
Gold at 2009 US OPEN (P)
2xGold at 2008 Maui Open
Silver&Bronze at 2008 KOREA OPEN, Suwon City
Silver(P)&Bronze at 2008 US Nationals,
Detroit
4xGold at 2008 Hawaii State/USAT National Qualifier
Gold at 2008 National Qualifier#3, Fresno, CA
Silver(P) and 5th Place at 2008 US OPEN,
New Orleans, LA
USA
TAEKWONDO "Kick Of The Month" Recipient, Feb 2008
5th Place at 2008 Junior World Championships
Open, Colorado Springs, CO
2x Gold at 2007 Maui International
Silver&Bronze at 2007 JKI, Long Beach, CA
2xBronze at 2007 US Nationals in
San Jose, Ca
2 x Gold at 2007 Hawaii Pacific Open
Silver at 2007 Karlovac Open, Karlovac, Croatia
Gold at 2006 Hawaiian Island TKD Championships
2 x Gold & Bronze at 2006 Maui International
Gold & Bronze at 2006 Jimmy Kim Invitational, Long Beach,
CA
2 x Gold at 2006 California State Championships, Ventura,
CA
Silver at 2006 National Qualifier in Anaheim, Ca.
2 x Gold at 2006 Hawaii Pacific Open
2 x Gold at 2005 Maui International
Bronze Medal at 2005 North American Open,
Las Vegas, NV
Gold at 2005 Oahu Open
Silver Medal at 2004 Poos Tekno National Championship, Ok
2003 Athlete Of The Year - Annual Taekwondo
Awards
2 x Gold Medal at 2003 Oahu Open
2 x Gold Medal at 2003 Oahu Open
Gold Medal at 2003 Hawaii State
Gold Medal at 2002 Oahu Open
Gold at 2002 Las Vegas USA World
Martial Arts Championships
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Instructor/Secretary KiffmannTaekwondo,
inc.
3rd Dan
black belt
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Awards & Honors:
2x Silver & Bronze at 2009 Senior
Nationals, Austin,TX
2x Gold at 2009 Hawaii State/USAT National
Qualifier, Waipahu, HI
Gold at 2008 Maui Open
4xGold at 2008 Hawaii State/USAT National
Qualifier, Pearl City, HI
Gold at 2007 US Nationals in San Jose,
Ca
2x Gold at 2007 Maui
International
Gold & Silver at
2006 Senior Nationals in Cleveland, OH
Gold & Silver at 2006 Hawaii Pacific Open
Silver at 2006 Hawaiian Island TKD Championships
2006 US OPEN 2 x Silver Medalist
2005 Maui International Taekwondo Gold Medalist
2005 Oahu Open Taekwondo Gold Medalist
2004 Oahu Open Taekwondo Gold Medalist
2004 Hawaii Open Taekwondo Gold Medalist
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JAKE BONNELL
Instructor
2nd Dan Black |
Awards &
Honors:
Silver at 2009 Maui Open
2xGold at 2009 Hawaii State/USAT National Qualifier, Waipahu,
HI
Silver at 2009 US OPEN
2xGold at 2008 Maui Open
2xGold at 2008 Hawaii State/USAT National Qualifier, Pearl
City, HI
2xGold & Silver at 2007 Maui International
2 x Gold at 2007 Hawaii Pacific Open
Gold at 2006 Maui International Taekwondo Championships
Gold & Silver at 2006
Senior Nationals in Cleveland, OH
Gold at 2006 Hawaii Pacific Open
Gold at 2005 Maui International Taekwondo Championships
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IAN BLAKESLEE
Instructor
Treasurer-KiffmannTaekwondo, Inc.
2nd Dan black belt
Awards & Honors:
Gold at 2007 Maui Open |
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS
MICHAEL BALDERAS
Instructor
Michael is a 3rd Dan black belt. This ain't
your ordinary grandpa!!!He will outlast 20 year old athletes.A
role model for everybody at the dojang. Michael also holds
a black belt in Wado Karate. |
Awards & Honors:
Gold, Silver & Bronze at 2009 Senior
Nationals, Austin,TX
3x Gold at 2009 Hawaii State/USAT National Qualifier, Waipahu,
HI
2xGold at 2009 US OPEN, Las Vegas
2x Gold &Bronze at 2008 US Nationals, Detroit
3xGold at 2008 Hawaii State/USAT National Qualifier,
Pearl City, HI
Silver medal at the 2005 Oahu Open
Gold (18-32!! Poomse) at 2006 National Qualifier in
Anaheim, Ca.
Gold & Silver at
2006 Senior Nationals in Cleveland, OH
Gold at 2006 Maui International |
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ELENA JONES
Instructor/Fundraising Committee Chair,
KiffmannTaekwondo, Inc.
2nd Dan black belt
Awards & Honors:
Gold at 2008 Maui Open
Silver at 2007 Maui International
Bronze at 2007 US Nationals in San Jose, Ca
2005 Oahu Open Gold Medalist
2005 Maui International Silver Medalist |
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Read Mr. Daniells' Story:
MAUI WEEKLY, Thursday, April 24, 2008
Heart
of Gold
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MATT DANIELLS
Instructor
Mr. Daniells is a 2nd Dan
Kukkiwon certified black belt. His many
awards include :
Gold at 2008 Maui Open
2xGold at 2008 US OPEN, New Orleans, LA
Silver & 2x Bronze at
2006 Senior Nationals in Cleveland, OH
2006 US OPEN Gold &
Silver medalist
2005 Oahu Open Championships-
2x Gold medalist
2004 Hawaii State Championship- 2x Gold medalist
Mr. Daniells also holds a black belt in Hapkido and has trained
extensively in Jiu Jitsu. |
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CHEWY
Instructor- Kahului |
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