Accepting new students! Barrie’s Most Experienced Taekwondo INSTRUCTORS!
MEET our instructors
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Don Coulson
Master Don Coulson holds the rank of 7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and brings over 40 years of teaching experience to his students. His martial arts journey spans multiple disciplines, giving him a well-rounded foundation and a deep respect for the traditions and techniques of each art. Throughout his career, Master Coulson has dedicated himself to sharing the values of focus, perseverance, and discipline both on and off the mats.
Chris Lawrenson
Master Lawrenson is a certified 6th Dan instructor, with over 30 years of taekwondo experience. He is a dedicated instructor with a defined passion and focus within all aspects of martial arts that is evident in his teaching style. With a traditional, progressive teaching style in building skills, fostering student confidence and commitment resulting in a strong moral character and drive for excellence.
Oleg Kim
Master Oleg Kim started his Martial Arts journey as a judoka at the age of 8. With a decade of experience, he boasts a Black Belt in Judo. In his early twenties, he transitioned to the art of Taekwondo. His mentor on this path was Master Han Che Sung, a 5th Degree Black Belt, who successfully competed at the national level in South Korea. As a dedicated instructor at Dynamis Martial Arts, Master Kim stands out for his results-oriented and personalized approach to training. He helps students to set the right individual objectives and guides them toward those goals by fostering an environment of focus, discipline, diligence, and unwavering consistency.
Angelina Jaenicke
Angelina Jaenicke is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo with a passion for poomsae, the art of patterns and precision within the discipline. Having dedicated years to refining her technique, she excels in the technical and artistic aspects of Taekwondo, showcasing both power and grace in her movements. Angelina’s commitment to poomsae has made her a role model for younger students, inspiring them to approach their training with focus and attention to detail. As a pupil of Master Don Coulson, she continues to grow as a martial artist while striving to share her enthusiasm for the beauty and discipline of Taekwondo.
Simon Kim
Instructor Simon Kim is the son of Master Oleg Kim and has been under his tutelage to train in the martial art of Taekwondo. He is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and has competed in several Canadian tournaments. Similar to his father, Simon holds high standards of discipline and respect, emphasizing not only technical skill but also character development in his students. He is also the co-owner of STEM Dojo, where he teaches robotics and engineering in the same building