INSTRUCTORS
We are a team of fun-loving, dedicated martial artists who provide quality training for all ages and skill levels. We are committed to cultivating strong, confident, and healthy students by strengthening individual and community connections.
To ensure a safe, productive, and engaging training atmosphere, all of our instructors hold certifications in their designated class of instruction, are CPR & First Aid trained and certified all while attending annual Safe Sport Trainings. In addition, all instructors are thoroughly background checked, including criminal and sex offender checks and vetted prior to running classes.
All instructors and instructional volunteers receive continued yearly training that strengthens their skill sets, deepens their foundational knowledge, and develops responsive and age-appropriate teaching techniques.
Each instructor brings a wide variety of skills to the gym. Take some time and get to know the Full Circle instructional team better.
To ensure a safe, productive, and engaging training atmosphere, all of our instructors hold certifications in their designated class of instruction, are CPR & First Aid trained and certified all while attending annual Safe Sport Trainings. In addition, all instructors are thoroughly background checked, including criminal and sex offender checks and vetted prior to running classes.
All instructors and instructional volunteers receive continued yearly training that strengthens their skill sets, deepens their foundational knowledge, and develops responsive and age-appropriate teaching techniques.
Each instructor brings a wide variety of skills to the gym. Take some time and get to know the Full Circle instructional team better.
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Master Naomi Even-Aberle
Owner & Director, Test Examiner Head Instructor for the Taekwondo Programs, Kumdo & Kumbup. Master Naomi Even-Aberle is the Owner and Director for Full Circle Martial Arts Academy in Rapid City, South Dakota. She is a Kukkiwon certified 4th Dan Master Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation 4th Dan Master Black Belt, and a 1st Dan Black Belt in Kumdo & Kumbup. In additional Master Naomi holds an MFA in Visual Arts from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She began her martial arts career in 2006 under the direction of 6th Dan Master Instructor Nathan Schutz. Master Naomi Even-Aberle founded Full Circle Martial Arts Academy in 2012 and works diligently to provide quality, inclusive instruction for each and every student. |
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Master Nik Aberle Master Instructor of the Hapkido Program Master Nik Aberle is the Head Instructor for our Hapkido program. He is a Kukkiwon certified 4th Dan Master Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation 3rd Dan Black Belt, and a 1st Gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. He began his Korean martial arts career in 2007 under the direction of 6th Dan Master Instructor Nathan Schutz. Master Nik Aberle strives to provide a diverse and robust fitness plan customized to each and every student. |
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Mr. Mason Rud
Head Instructor of the Mines Martial Arts Club, Assistant Instructor Mr. Mason Rud is the Head Instructor for our Mines Martial Arts Club hosted on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota. He is a Kukkiwon certified 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Brown belt, and a 3rd Gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. He began his martial arts career in 2015 under the direction of 5th Dan Master Instructor Devon Waldron with Alliance Taekwondo. Mr. Mason assists in our Youth & Juniors Taekwondo programs as well as our tournament training. Mr. Mason Rud focuses on building both physically, mentally, and emotional confident students. |
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Mrs. Jessica Lewis
Assistant Instructor Mrs. Jessica Lewis is a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation red belt and a practitioner of Kumdo & Kumbup. She began her martial arts career with Full Circle Martial Arts in 2016 under the direction of 4th Dan Master Instructor Nikolas Aberle. Mrs. Jessica assists with our Youth & Juniors Taekwondo classes, as well as our community-based programming. With a background in the health industry, Mrs. Jessica Lewis encourages students to find a healthy balance between training hard and nurturing their mental fortitude. |
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Mr. Adam Lewis
Assistant Instructor Mr. Adam Lewis is a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Red Belt and a Kukkiwon certified Yellow Belt. He began his martial arts career with Full Circle Martial Arts in 2016 under the direction of 4th Dan Master Instructor Nikolas Aberle. Mr. Adam Lewis assists with our Youth & Juniors Taekwondo programs as well as with our community self-defense programs. With a background in law enforcement and adventure sports, Mr. Adam Lewis strives to push students beyond their barriers through a diverse set of physical and mental exercises. |
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Ms. Elian Scott
Assistant Instructor Ms. Elian Scott is a Kukkiwon certified purple trim, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation blue belt and a 3rd gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. She began her martial arts career with Full Circle Martial Arts in 2017 under the direction of 4th Dan Master Instructor Naomi Even-Aberle. Ms. Elian assists with our Youth & Juniors Taekwondo classes. |
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Mr. Steve Bintliff
After-School Program Coordinator Mr. Steve is a beginning student in Taekwondo and began his martial arts career with Full Circle Martial Arts Academy in 2019. Mr. Steve is our After-School Program Coordinator and oversees the development and enrichment of our students enrolled in our After-School Care program. Mr. Steve is a true believer in acting with kindness and patience towards others and is an advocate of leading with empathy. |