Grandmaster Dwenger, our 7th Degree Black Belt has been with BTD (Batesville Tool & Die) >20 years, serving as the Quality Leader for over 15 of those years. Grandmaster Dwenger served in the Army with communications for 3 years before following his true passion into martial arts.  After achieving Black Belt rank in Karate, he began his Taekwondo journey.  Grandmaster Dwenger has also trained in Judo and Hapkido, competed in many tournaments, national championships, and was formerly an AAU coach.  Grandmaster Dwenger taught Taekwondo at the YMCA over 25 years, and notes his favorite thing about teaching is making a difference in his student’s lives. 

Master Beckman owned Harrison Taekwondo school >13 years.  He is a 5th Degree Black Belt who previously trained under Grandmaster Dwenger after beginning his Taekwondo journey at age 12.  Master Beckman has been with the USPS (United States Postal Service) over 30 years and serves as the Manager of Vehicle Operations, and participates in marathon events as a competitor and simultaneously supports others as a personal trainer.  He loves tournaments for sparring and board breaking, enjoying seeing students grow and learn.  Master Beckman says “(Taekwondo) can help in so many ways to improve mind and body.”

Sr. Master Jim Bruns, P.E. is a 6th degree black belt who teaches Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, Contemplative Prayer & Centering Prayer with certification in Scriptural Theology from Notre Dame.  In1981 Sr. Master Bruns began his martial arts journey with Hapkido, then Taekwondo before Tai Chi, Iaijutsu (Sword), and Naginata.  Sr. Master Bruns has also served in facilitation of classes and is foundational in Special Forces.  Additionally he facilitated sparring classes and has performed as a tournament referee. Sr. Master Bruns also has competed in 23 Marathons including 5 Boston Marathons and served as Varsity Volunteer Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach 2006-2012.  Professionally, he is a civil engineer and has spent >40 years in commercial/institutional construction from the Chicago area and now SE Indiana.  

Sr. Master Bruns loves to share his passion for the martial arts, noting one of his favorite elements is seeing students grow spiritually, mentally, and physically.