Instructors/Affiliates

Teresa Bruns, third degree black belt and Tom Brotherton, third degree black belt, have a combined 25 years experience in Taekwondo.  Both have refereed and competed in tournaments, as well as instructed and attended various seminars. As coinstructors of Algona Taekwondo, their goal is to promote the benefits of Taekwondo as a way of life, a means of self-defense, and an avenue toward mental and physical fitness.

Algona Taekwondo is affiliated with Luverne Taekwondo Association, the State of Iowa Black Belt Association, and the United State Taekwondo Federation.  The school is associated with Master Wes Grieme, 6th degree black belt; he has studied Taekwondo since 1979 and has been teaching in Luverne MN since 1981and works with all ages. Master Grieme is certified by the World Taekwondo Federation and is also a Certified United States Taekwondo Union Continental Referee. Master Grieme conducts rank advancements up to 2nd Dan black belt in the Luverne Taekwondo club and up to red belt in the Algona and St. Paul, MN club. 

Master Grieme is under the guidance of Master Yong Chin Pak, an 8th degree black belt. Master Pak is an instructor at Iowa State University and the Secretary General of the United States Taekwondo Federation. Master Pak conducts all rank advancements and is a guiding force and influence in the growth of Taekwondo.