Instructor Spotlight

Melinda Kidder

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

STYLE(S): WTF Tae Kwon Do

BACKGROUND/RANK: 2nd Dan Kukkiwon TKD
Additional training in Hapkido, Yudo, Gumdo, Kigong, and Tai Chi Chuan.

NO. OF SCHOOLS: 1

NO. OF STUDENTS: 15

Ms. Kidder holds an honors bachelors degree in the Administration of Justice and has a work history in the fields of Private Investigation and Private Security. She is the 1999 recipient of the Edward Tomich Memorial Award for Excellence. She is also a member of the USTU, USNTF, and NWMAF as well as being a certified USTU & USNTF referee.

Her husband also trains in the martial arts. Their daughter Boone (2 years old- see Student Spotlight) watches in the wings and occasionally hits the floor with the class.

Ms. Kidder's goal as an instructor is to promote excellence in the martial arts and to make a difference in people's lives. She also teaches to live and model a life of balance.

For more information on Chajonshim Martial Arts Academy, visit www.cjmaa.com.