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MASTER KATHRYN KIFFMANN
Master Instructor/Vice-President Kiffmann Taekwondo, Inc.

For over 25 years, Master Kiffmann, a 5th Dan Kukkiwon 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.

During her sparring career, she was a 5-time US National Gold Medalist, a 2-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. She won over 65 gold medals in sparring during her years of competition.

   

MASTER GÜNTER KIFFMANN
Master Instructor/President Kiffmann Taekwondo, Inc.

Master Kiffmann
is a 4th Dan Kukkiwon certified black belt from Austria. 

His unique European training style has proven to be an asset to the Kiffmann TKD competitors.  Mr. Kiffmann is head coach to Progression Team Kiffmann.

His international sparring competition highlights include 2 Gold medals at the US Open and 3 Gold medals at US Nationals.

   


Read Mr. Daniells' Story:
MAUI WEEKLY, Thursday, April 24, 2008
Heart of Gold

MATT DANIELLS
Instructor/Public Relations Chair Kiffmann Taekwondo, Inc.


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.

matt in action 1 2 3

   

IMELDA CASTRO
Instructor/Secretary KiffmannTaekwondo, inc.

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

   
   

ELENA JONES
Instructor/Fundraising Committee Chair KiffmannTaekwondo, Inc.

2nd Dan Kukkiwon black belt
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

   

JAKE BONNELL
Instructor
1st Dan Kukkiwon black belt

Awards & Honors:

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

Jake in Action

   
CHEWY
Instructor- Kahului

 

 
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