401 Patchen Road
South Burlington, Vermont
(802) 863-8441
Instructors
At Vermont Taekwon-Do Academy we maintain the highest standards of training and instruction while providing our students with a dynamic and supportive atmosphere in which to grow and learn.
- Master Robenstein, 6th Dan
Master Robenstein, 6th Dan, our ranking instructor at Vermont Taekwon-Do Academy, is one of the school's co-owners and has been training in martial arts since 1981. She is a former AAU Taekwon-Do national medalist and is a certified coach and judge for USSSA. Master Robenstein is well known throughout New England and conducts seminars at Vermont Taekwon-Do schools and sits on judging panels for Taekwon-Do testings. Along with Taekwon-Do, she enjoys fishing, gardening, reading and attending local high school sporting events.
- Master Dan Linde, 5th Dan
Master Dan Linde, 5th Dan, is one of the school's co-owners and has been training in martial arts since 1987. He also holds a black belt in Aiki-Jitsu. Master Linde is an accomplished and highly respected martial artist throughout Vermont and also conducts seminars and sits on testing boards at other Taekwondo schools. He is a substitute teacher at a local high school and is also the coach for the girls' lacrosse team. During the summer he is a gymnastics coach at a local gymnastics camp. He also enjoys hiking and kayaking.
- Master Ginny Iverson, 4th Dan
Master Ginny Iverson, 5th Dan, began her martial arts career in 1990 and is a substitute instructor at the school. Her Masters Degree in Education and many years of experience teaching children and adults enable her to bring valuable educational and management skills to the programs. Master Iverson has several horses and trains and competes in combined training events with her favorite horse, Lakota. She also enjoys hiking, sailing and biking.
- Mrs Donna Sturgess, 3rd Dan
Mrs Donna Sturgess, 3rd Dan, began training in Taekwon-Do in 1995 with her two children. She is a former AAU competitor and official. Mrs Sturgess is a former Taekwon-Do school owner and has been instructing children and adults for over seven years. She is employed in a local elementary school and has experience working with children with disabilities. Mrs Sturgess also performs volunteer work for the Vermont Ballet Theater, where her daughter dances. She enjoys reading, yoga and hiking.
- Mrs. Sue Myers, 3rd Dan
Mrs Sue Myers, 3rd Dan, has been training in Taekwon-Do since 2000. Previously, she was a pre-school teacher and has a certification in child development. Mrs. Myers is the instructor for the youth classes which are specialized programs for young children. She uses her past experience and training to help children succeed in Taekwon-Do while having fun and practicing courtesy and respect.