McArther's Tae Kwon Do & Fitness

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With 28 years experience in the martial arts, Master McArther has enjoyed success on the local, regional and international levels. Some of his accomplishments include:

Midwest Region Administrator for The World Koryo Gumdo Association
Chairman, Collinsville Community Character Task Force
2008 Recipient of Letter of Appreciation from World Haidong Gumdo Association
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

Master Stephen McArther
Full Biography

The principles found in the martial arts 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.

In The News (click on a tab to expand)

Belleville News-Democrat - January 14, 2004

Kicking his way to Athens - by Elizabeth Donald

Steve McArther started studying tae kwon do because he was afraid he'd get beaten up in high school.

He doesn't have to worry about that any more.

McArther has studied the martial art of tae kwon do for 21 years, achieving the level of master instructor. From the 13-year-old first learning to kick, he has become a fourth-degree black belt,...(Full Story)

2004 World Games Results

Results for 2004 World Games in Athens, Greece

Gold Medal - Taekwondo Sparring

Gold Medal - Korean Forms (35+)

Gold Medal - Open Forms (35-45)

Silver Medal - Taekwondo Forms

Collinsville Herald - April 12, 2004

Local Tae Kwon Do instructor wins gold at world competition

Curtiss A. Hartley
Of the Suburban Journals
updated: 04/12/2004 01:15 PM

As if martial arts students in Collinsville did not have enough reason to admire their instructor, four medals - three gold and one silver – in international competition should do the trick. (Full Story)

Belleville News-Democrat - April 29, 2004

COLLINSVILLE ATHLETE WINS 3 GOLD MEDALS

Published: Friday, April 9, 2004
Section: Regional/Business Page: 1B
Caption: McArther won three gold medals in tae kwon do at the World Games in Athens, Greece.
By Elizabeth Donald

The best part about competing in the World Games wasn't bringing home three gold medals, according to Steve McArther. (Full Story)

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