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. In addition, all instructors are thoroughly background checked 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. In addition, all instructors are thoroughly background checked 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 & Master Instructor/Test Examiner Head Instructor for the Youth Taekwondo & Junior Taekwondo Programs Master Naomi Even-Aberle is the Owner and Master Instructor 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 Nikolas Aberle Master Instructor of the Hapkido Program Master Nikolas Aberle is the Head Instructor for our Hapkido and Kumdo & Kumbup programs. He is a Kukkiwon certified 4th Dan Master Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation 2nd Dan Black Belt, and a 1st Gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. He began his martial arts career in 2007 under the direction of 6th Dan Master Instructor Nathan Schutz. Master Nikolas 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 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 white belt, and a 5th Gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. He began his martial arts career in 2008 under the direction of 5th Dan Master Instructor Devon Waldron with Alliance Taekwondo. Mr. Mason Rud focuses on building both physically, mentally, and emotional confident students. |
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Mr. Trevor Larson
Guest Instructor Mr. Trevor Larson 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 4th Dan Master Instructor Naomi Even-Aberle. Mr. Trevor Larson mentors and guides his students to their fullest potential. |
