Master Stephen McArther                                                            Full Biography

 

has 25 years experience in Tae Kwon Do.  Over the past several years, Master McArther has enjoyed success on the State and International levels in Tae Kwon Do sparring and forms competition.  Some of his accomplishments and titles include:

The principles of Tae Kwon Do can be an extremely powerful positive influence on a student's life.  Master McArther has used the principles of Tae Kwon Do to excel in all area's of his life over the last 20 plus years.  At Purdue University (received Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering), and continuing into his professional career in the technology field, Master McArther has and continues to use Tae Kwon Do to balance school, work, home and family responsibilities.  Master McArther's current level of mastery makes him uniquely qualified to help students understand the importance of discipline, commitment, goal setting and the value of education.

• 2007 Recipient of Letter of Commendation from the Kukkiwon

• 2007 "Black Belt of the Year" Inductee

• 2006 Special Training at Kukkiwon, Seoul Korea

• 2006 ICKO "Instructor of the Year" Recipient

• 2004 World Championships (Athens, Greece) 3 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal; Overall World Champion

• 2004 Illinois State Hall of Fame Inductee

• 2004 U.S. National Team Member

• 2002 USNTF International Forms Grand Champion

• 2002 Missouri Invitational Forms Grand Champion

• Former Illinois and Indiana State Champion

• Member U.S. Elite Tae Kwon Do Team

• 1988 Olympic Pre-Trials

• 1986 Junior Olympic Gold Medalist

• 4th Degree Black Belt Kukkiwon Certified

• 5th Degree Black Belt USNTF Certified

• 1st Degree Black Belt in Koyro Gumdo (WKGA Certified)

• USNTF Certified Master Instructor

• USNTF Certified Continental Referee

• Student of Grandmaster Thomas E. Perry, 8th Dan