Mines Martial Arts Club (MMAC) is a student-run organization dedicated to helping foster individual and community growth through martial arts, STEM fields, and community engagement.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to offer the best martial arts education and internationally recognized certification possible. Our curriculum is individualized to personal ability without prejudice, in order to develop the mind, body, and spirit. We offer classes in the traditional Korean martial arts of Taekwondo, Hapkido, Kumdo & Kumbup, as well as self-defense classes to SDSM&T students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Our Goals
We offer weekly martial arts classes hosted on campus that specialize in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Kumdo & Kumbup.
We provide belt promotion testing, tournament, demonstration, workshop, and community engagement opportunities to club members.
We help support campus safety by offering free self-defense workshops throughout the school year.
We participate in campus events that encourage community building, safety, student growth, and enrichment.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to offer the best martial arts education and internationally recognized certification possible. Our curriculum is individualized to personal ability without prejudice, in order to develop the mind, body, and spirit. We offer classes in the traditional Korean martial arts of Taekwondo, Hapkido, Kumdo & Kumbup, as well as self-defense classes to SDSM&T students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Our Goals
We offer weekly martial arts classes hosted on campus that specialize in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Kumdo & Kumbup.
We provide belt promotion testing, tournament, demonstration, workshop, and community engagement opportunities to club members.
We help support campus safety by offering free self-defense workshops throughout the school year.
We participate in campus events that encourage community building, safety, student growth, and enrichment.
Martial Arts Classes
Saturdays from 7:00-9:00pm
Free to all SDSM&T Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
Classes meet in the Free Exercise Room located in the Wellness Center portion of the King Center on SDSM&T Campus
Students in this class will focus on building physical, mental, and emotional health through traditional and contemporary martial arts training. We apply a variety of workout routines to help the student achieve their goals. Students will learn kicking, punching, and practical self-defense techniques and philosophies that will help develop their body, mind, and spirit. This class is a mixed gendered and multi-level class that encourages individual student development tailed to individual needs. This class follows a belting system.
Saturdays from 7:00-9:00pm
Free to all SDSM&T Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
Classes meet in the Free Exercise Room located in the Wellness Center portion of the King Center on SDSM&T Campus
Students in this class will focus on building physical, mental, and emotional health through traditional and contemporary martial arts training. We apply a variety of workout routines to help the student achieve their goals. Students will learn kicking, punching, and practical self-defense techniques and philosophies that will help develop their body, mind, and spirit. This class is a mixed gendered and multi-level class that encourages individual student development tailed to individual needs. This class follows a belting system.
Our Leadership
We are a team of fun loving, dedicated students, advisors, and alumni who are committed to cultivating strong, confident, and healthy students through fun action packed training, events, and classic get-togethers. Learn more about our amazing leadership team below. Contact our President to schedule your first free class or a community self-defense workshop today.
President - Mr. Mason Rud
mason.rud@mines.sdsmt.edu
Mr. Mason Rud is the President for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation blue 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. Currently, Mr. Rud trains under 4th Dan Master Instructor Naomi Even-Aberle and is working on his B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering.
Vice President - Ms. Elian Scott
Ms. Elian Scott is the Vice-President for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified yellow belt in Taekwondo and a 4th Gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. She began her martial arts career in 2017 under the direction of 4th Dan Master Naomi Even-Aberle with Full Circle Martial Arts Academy.
Treasurer - Ms. Casey Gersch
Ms. Casey Gersch is the Treasurer for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified yellow belt in Taekwondo. She began her martial arts career in 2018 through MMAC and is working on her B.S in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Mines.
Secretary - Ms. Hannah Moen
Ms. Hannah Moen is the Secretary for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified green belt in Taekwondo. She began her martial arts career in 2018 through MMAC, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the School of Mines.
SDSM&T Advisor - Dr. Brent Deschamp
Dr. Brent Deschamp is the SDSM&T Advisor for MMAC and has studied Shaolin weapon forms, Xingyiquan, and Taijiquan (Yang and Chen styles) for twenty years. He has studied Chen-style Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan under the direction of Master Yang Yang for the past seven years, including the Essential 48 form, Pao Chui form, and Grandmaster Feng's saber form. Dr. Brent Dechamp has taught in the Mathematics department at SDSM&T since 2010.
Martial Arts Advisor - Master Naomi Even-Aberle
Master Naomi Even-Aberle is the Founder and CEO 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. She began her martial arts career in 2006 under the direction of 6th Dan Master Instructor Nathan Schutz.
We are a team of fun loving, dedicated students, advisors, and alumni who are committed to cultivating strong, confident, and healthy students through fun action packed training, events, and classic get-togethers. Learn more about our amazing leadership team below. Contact our President to schedule your first free class or a community self-defense workshop today.
President - Mr. Mason Rud
mason.rud@mines.sdsmt.edu
Mr. Mason Rud is the President for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation blue 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. Currently, Mr. Rud trains under 4th Dan Master Instructor Naomi Even-Aberle and is working on his B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering.
Vice President - Ms. Elian Scott
Ms. Elian Scott is the Vice-President for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified yellow belt in Taekwondo and a 4th Gup in Kumdo & Kumbup. She began her martial arts career in 2017 under the direction of 4th Dan Master Naomi Even-Aberle with Full Circle Martial Arts Academy.
Treasurer - Ms. Casey Gersch
Ms. Casey Gersch is the Treasurer for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified yellow belt in Taekwondo. She began her martial arts career in 2018 through MMAC and is working on her B.S in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Mines.
Secretary - Ms. Hannah Moen
Ms. Hannah Moen is the Secretary for MMAC and is a Kukkiwon certified green belt in Taekwondo. She began her martial arts career in 2018 through MMAC, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the School of Mines.
SDSM&T Advisor - Dr. Brent Deschamp
Dr. Brent Deschamp is the SDSM&T Advisor for MMAC and has studied Shaolin weapon forms, Xingyiquan, and Taijiquan (Yang and Chen styles) for twenty years. He has studied Chen-style Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan under the direction of Master Yang Yang for the past seven years, including the Essential 48 form, Pao Chui form, and Grandmaster Feng's saber form. Dr. Brent Dechamp has taught in the Mathematics department at SDSM&T since 2010.
Martial Arts Advisor - Master Naomi Even-Aberle
Master Naomi Even-Aberle is the Founder and CEO 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. She began her martial arts career in 2006 under the direction of 6th Dan Master Instructor Nathan Schutz.
