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Mr. Dale Hutcherson

Mr. Dale Hutcherson is a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Washington State Department of Corrections. He teaches defensive tactics to law enforcement and correctional officers. Mr. Hutcherson is also state certified in knife defense and battons and has been studying Taekwon-Do for over 10 years

Family :
My wife of many, many years, Kelly. Our sons Josh (25), Matt (22), Justin (14) and Austin (12).

Hobbies:
Taekwon-Do, Denver Broncos Football fan (from way back when they beat up the Seahawks), little league baseball, motorcycles, fishing, travel and quality time at my home.

Education:
Instructor Certified in Defensive tactics {level 1 and 2} through the Criminal Justice Training commission.
Certified as an impact weapons (batons) instructor.
Certified in Adult instruction from Peninsula College .

Occupation:
Correctional Sergeant Systems with the Washington Dept. of Corrections.

Years in TKD:
9+ years!!

Why I started TKD:
I always wanted to do Martial Arts. I thought that it would be cool to be as physically fit as the fellows that were in the movies. Life being what it is I never found the time to pursue my; interest in the martial arts. When I was thirty four years old I got a job in corrections. Being 5 feet 9 inches tall working in a maximum security institution with all types of folks I thought that it may be a good time to start my martial arts studies. I met Mr. Larry Bieghler and took a few classes. I was hooked from there.

Best TKD moment:
- Earning my 1 st Dan Black Belt with Mr. Mike Glencross at my side
- Earning my 2 nd Dan Black Belt with Mr. Mike Glencross.
- Winning metals both sparring and power breaking at tournaments around the great state of Washington
- Watching the young / new black belts come from a white belt to a black belt and knowing that I had a least a small part in that.

Worst TKD moment:
I would like to echo Mr. Glencross's opinion of the "politics" of martial arts. I believe that it is important to stay above that.

Favorite aspect of TKD:
I am a "hands-on" self defense kind of guy. Ho Sin Sul (grappling, self defense) is by far my favorite with power breaking pulling a close second.

Least favorite aspect of TKD:
I started TKD at 34 years old, I am now 43 and I cant jump like the youngsters. (But I sure like helping them get there.)

Advice for new students:
Keep on working at it. Life is full of, all kinds of things. Be patient and you will attain your goals. Find a school that you can respect and that will respect you. That is the one that will surround you with successful people. If I can do it, you can do it.

Advice for old students:
Like Mr. Glencross I also have been to Grand Master Sereff's seminars. I found them to be very impacting, not only the way I see TKD but life in general. I found a great sense of respect there. I believe that if you show respect you will receive respect. I advise that you look at yourself in the mirror each morning, if you see someone you respect then you are doing well.

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