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Master David D. Drysdale Sr., VII Dan
is the head instructor of Drysdale's
School of Tae Kwon-Do. He began his training in 1971 under the late Master
Sang Kyu Shim, IX. Dan, United Tae Kwon-Do. Mr. Drysdale also has the honor
of training under the founding father of Tae Kwon-Do; Grand Master General
Choi Hong Hi, IX Dan. On April 23, 1993, he tested under Master C. E. Sereff
for V Dan and successfully passed the test. In October of 1993, Mr. Drysdale
Sr. was appointed State Director of the I.T.F. for the lower peninsula of Michigan. The certification and conduct of all
other instructors is the primary responsibility of the State Director.
Also he strives to maintain conformity in technique within the state. In
February of 1994, Mr. Drysdale attended the International Instructors Course
in Odessa, Texas. This course was conducted by Grand Master General Choi
Hong Hi. By passing this course, Mr. Drysdale Sr. is certified to teach
overseas and to test students for their black belts-in Tae Kwon-Do. Mr.
Drysdale Sr. active trains and teaches in his classes. He was promoted
to VII Dan in April 10, 2003.
Mrs. Joan M. Drysdale, VI
Dan, is the chief
instructor at Drysdale's School of Tae Kwon-Do. Currently, she is the highest
ranking female instructor in the state of Michigan, I.T.F. Mrs.
Drysdale is also the only certified female International Instructor in
Michigan.
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She has been training and teaching Tae Kwon-Do since 1981. With her job
of Medical Biller and Office Manager, being a mother and housewife, and
full time Tae Kwon-Do instructor, is a model for all women in the martial
arts. She has competed and placed in local, state, and regional events,
as well as having put on demonstrations at tournaments and local events
for her husband. On April 23, 1993 she tested and received her IV Dan under
Master C. E Sereff, IX Dan. She also, has had the honor of training under
the founder and father of Tae Kwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi at the International
Instructors Course in Odessa, Texas. Mrs. Drysdale currently trains and
teaches in their classes at Drysdale's School of Tae Kwon-Do. She was promoted
to VI Dan on April 25, 2003.
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