Master Laura Clements
- Head Instructor
- Tae Kwon Do Master
- Haidong Gumdo Chief Master
- Hapkido Master
- Gongkwon Yusul Master/Director
- Kickboxing Instructor
- CPR, First Aid, AED and BLS Instructor
Belt Rankings:
- 8th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, United States National Tae Kwon Do Federation (USNTF) Certified.
- 7th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon Certified.
- 7th Degree Black Belt Haidong Gumdo, World Haidong Gumdo Federation Certified.
- 5th Degree Black Belt Hapkido, Hapkidowon World Hapkido Headquarters Certified.
- 4th Degree Black Belt Gongkwon Yusul, International Gongkwon Yusul Association Certified.
- Hopeasool Pro Hopeasool, Hopeasool World Federation Certified.
Achievements:
- Member of the Hapkidowon since 2016.
- U.S. Chief Master for the World Haidong Gumdo Federation.
- Ohio Director for the United States National Taekwondo Federation (USNTF).
- Owner and head instructor of Central Ohio Martial Arts and Supply since 1999.
- Instructor of Tae Kwon Do at Lifetime Fitness, 2013.
- Instructor of martial art classes at Sunbury Home Educators 2006-2009.
- Instructor of self-defense classes at ACPA 2002-2006.
- Instructor of self-defense at OSU College of Social Work 1999-2003.
- Instructor of self-defense workshops, OSU Continuing Education for Human Service Professionals from 2000-2003.
- Instructor at Ecole After School Program in 2000.
- Instructor at Central Ohio Tae Kwon Do from 1993-1999.
- Instructor at the Korean American School at Central Ohio from 1993-1998.
- Instructor at Worthington School's Evening Classes from 1992-1996.
- Instructor at YMCA North from 1992-1997.
Related Accomplishments:
- 2018 Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters 2nd Class WTA Taekwondo Master Qualifying Course.
- 2018 Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters 2nd Class WTA Taekwondo Judge Qualifying Course.
- 2018 2nd PanAm Mulimpia Best School Top 3 in Haidong Gumdo.
- 2018 2nd PanAm Mulimpia Demonstration Team in Haidong Gumdo.
- 2017 United States National Taekwondo Federation Grand Master Instructor Certification in Tae Kwon Do.
- 2013 Certificate of Kukkiwon Membership.
- 2012 United States National Taekwondo Federation 18th International Championships Women's Forms Grand Champion.
- 2012 Instructor Certification in Gongkwon Yusul.
- International Referee for Gongkwon Yusul under the International Gongkwon Yusul Association.
- 2010 United States National Taekwondo Federation Special Appreciation Award.
- 2009 U.S. Open Taekwondo Hanmadang
1st Place Forms Medal and 1st Place Weapon Forms Medal. - United States National Taekwondo Federation Instructor of the Year 2007-2008.
- 2008 Master Instructor Certification in Hapkido.
- United States National Taekwondo Federation Special Appreciation Award, 4/2008.
- United States National Taekwondo Federation Special Recognition Award, 7/2007.
- World Haidong Gumdo Federation Special Recognition Award, 7/2006.
- Lifetime Membership in the Jidokwan Historical Society.
- 2006 World Haidong Gumdo Federation Championship in South Korea, 3rd in Grand Championships Bamboo Cutting.
- 2005 United States National Taekwondo Federation Christmas Tournament, Grand Champion in Tae Kwon Do forms.
- 2005 United States National Taekwondo Federation Master Instructor Certification in Tae Kwon Do.
- Master Instructor Certification in Haidong Gumdo, 3/2004.
- 2004 United States National Taekwondo Federation Special Appreciation Award.
- 2004 World Haidong Gumdo Federation Championship in South Korea, Gold Medal in sword forms.
- 2003 United States National Taekwondo Federation International Championship, Adult Grand Champion in Tae Kwon Do forms.
- International Referee for Tae Kwon Do under the United States National Taekwondo Federation.
- International Referee for Haidong Gumdo under the World Haidong Gumdo Federation.
- Commendations from the Ohio House of Representatives.
- 2002 United States National Taekwondo Federation Appreciation Award.
- 2002 OSU Appreciation Award, Ohio State University College of Social Work.
- Community Service Awards.
- Many national and international medals, trophies, and grand championships.
Under the Direction of:
- Tae Kwon Do Dr. Duk Gun Kwon President of the United States National Taekwondo Federation.
- Haidong Gumdo Grand Master Jeong Ho Kim President of the World Haidong Gumdo Federation.
- With the assistance of Grand Master Jong Gu Lee Vice-President of the World Haidong Gumdo Federation.
- Hapkido Grandmaster Hong Sik Myung President of the Hapkidowon World Hapkido Headquarters.
- (Formerly under the late) Grand Master Kwang Sik Myung President of the World Hapkido Federation.
- Gongkwon Yusul Grand Master Jun Kang President of the International Gongkwon Yusul Association.
With over 30 years of experience in martial arts, Master Laura has taught hundreds of students and promoted over 100 individuals to Black Belt. All Black Belts are not only certified in the world federations, but also in national federations.
She has experience teaching ADHD/ADD, mildly autistic, deaf, and special needs children and adults. She teaches anyone from 6 and up, but especially enjoys children.
Master Laura and Dr. Duk Gun Kwon
Master Laura and President Jeong Ho Kim
Master Laura and Vice-President Jong Gu Lee
Master Laura and President Jun Kang
Master Laura and Supreme Grandmaster Hong Sik Myung
