Twin Dragons Taekwondo Staff
Twin Dragons Taekwondo has a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated staff of instructors. Our instructors not only teach martial arts, but foster personal growth through the tenants of taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, and indomitable spirit.
Master Thomas Hardin, 5th Dan | Master Instructor
USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Poomsae Referee, Rank C-2 Sparring Referee
Master Hardin started training in taekwondo at the age of 16 and has been training for over 20 years. He developed his foundation in taekwondo training with different Masters including, Grandmaster Bong Yul Shin, 9th dan. Taekwondo is a passion, love, and life for Master Hardin. His main focuses are teaching quality taekwondo and producing high quality black belt students. He has earned medals at the USAT Nationals 3 times and qualified for USAT Poomsae Team Trials 6 times. Master Hardin continues to develop his own skill and knowledge by regularly training with high ranking black belts, USA Team Members, and past Olympians.
USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Poomsae Referee, Rank C-2 Sparring Referee
Master Hardin started training in taekwondo at the age of 16 and has been training for over 20 years. He developed his foundation in taekwondo training with different Masters including, Grandmaster Bong Yul Shin, 9th dan. Taekwondo is a passion, love, and life for Master Hardin. His main focuses are teaching quality taekwondo and producing high quality black belt students. He has earned medals at the USAT Nationals 3 times and qualified for USAT Poomsae Team Trials 6 times. Master Hardin continues to develop his own skill and knowledge by regularly training with high ranking black belts, USA Team Members, and past Olympians.
Mr. Philip Hardin, 3rd Dan | Twin Dragons Taekwondo II Head Instructor
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach
Mr. Philip Hardin started his journey in taekwondo a couple years after his twin brother, Thomas. He has trained in taekwondo on and off for over 20 years. He developed his foundation in taekwondo training alongside his brother. Mr. Hardin takes pride in teaching quality taekwondo and producing high quality students. He earned two medals (poomsae, sparring) at the USA Taekwondo Nationals in 2010 as a Red Belt. Mr. Hardin is the Head Instructor at Twin Dragons Taekwondo II Union and Twin Dragons Taekwondo II Chesterfield (JCC) locations.
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach
Mr. Philip Hardin started his journey in taekwondo a couple years after his twin brother, Thomas. He has trained in taekwondo on and off for over 20 years. He developed his foundation in taekwondo training alongside his brother. Mr. Hardin takes pride in teaching quality taekwondo and producing high quality students. He earned two medals (poomsae, sparring) at the USA Taekwondo Nationals in 2010 as a Red Belt. Mr. Hardin is the Head Instructor at Twin Dragons Taekwondo II Union and Twin Dragons Taekwondo II Chesterfield (JCC) locations.
Mrs. Jessica Hardin, 2nd Dan | Instructor and Office Manager
USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach, PATU Intercontinental Coach
Mrs. Hardin is the wife of Master Thomas Hardin and is his pillar of support. She started training in taekwondo when she was a teenager. Mrs. Hardin has trained on and off in taekwondo while raising their four children, who all train now as well. Mrs. Hardin is the Office Manager and one of the main coaches for Twin Dragons Taekwondo.
USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach, PATU Intercontinental Coach
Mrs. Hardin is the wife of Master Thomas Hardin and is his pillar of support. She started training in taekwondo when she was a teenager. Mrs. Hardin has trained on and off in taekwondo while raising their four children, who all train now as well. Mrs. Hardin is the Office Manager and one of the main coaches for Twin Dragons Taekwondo.
Mr. Aaron Kruel | Sword Instructor
Mr. Kruel's interest in iaijutsu began 14 years ago and it quickly became one of his greatest passions. He was able to travel to Spain (where the finest swords are made outside of Japan) and purchased his first katana. Mr. Kruel has spent years studying kage ryu, and now studies nami ryu; he frequently travels to further his knowledge of sword martial arts. Mr. Kruel's curriculum includes tanrengata (solo forms), suburi (swinging drills), battoho (combative drawing and cutting), and tameshigiri (cutting on tatami mats).
Mr. Kruel's interest in iaijutsu began 14 years ago and it quickly became one of his greatest passions. He was able to travel to Spain (where the finest swords are made outside of Japan) and purchased his first katana. Mr. Kruel has spent years studying kage ryu, and now studies nami ryu; he frequently travels to further his knowledge of sword martial arts. Mr. Kruel's curriculum includes tanrengata (solo forms), suburi (swinging drills), battoho (combative drawing and cutting), and tameshigiri (cutting on tatami mats).
Ms. Amy Morgan, 3rd Dan | Instructor
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach
Ms. Amy has been training in taekwondo under Master Hardin since she was 7. Her passion is competing in poomsae; she competes at the national and international level. Ms. Amy has attended many seminars with the USA Taekwondo national team members and coaches, and is always looking to expand her knowledge and gain more experience as a coach and an athlete. Ms. Amy leads the sport poomsae program with Mr. Justin.
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach
Ms. Amy has been training in taekwondo under Master Hardin since she was 7. Her passion is competing in poomsae; she competes at the national and international level. Ms. Amy has attended many seminars with the USA Taekwondo national team members and coaches, and is always looking to expand her knowledge and gain more experience as a coach and an athlete. Ms. Amy leads the sport poomsae program with Mr. Justin.
Mr. Justin Kilbreath, 3rd Dan | Instructor
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach
Mr. Justin began training in taekwondo when he was 7 years old. He loves teaching and competing in poomsae, and is always looking for training opportunities to expand his knowledge of taekwondo as an athlete and coach. He has attended several seminars and camps led by national team members and coaches, and has competed at state and national tournaments. Mr. Justin manages the sport poomsae program alongside Ms. Amy.
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach
Mr. Justin began training in taekwondo when he was 7 years old. He loves teaching and competing in poomsae, and is always looking for training opportunities to expand his knowledge of taekwondo as an athlete and coach. He has attended several seminars and camps led by national team members and coaches, and has competed at state and national tournaments. Mr. Justin manages the sport poomsae program alongside Ms. Amy.
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Ms. Tonetta Fredrickson, 2nd Dan | Instructor USA Taekwondo Associate Coach |
Mrs. Danielle Pedersen, 2nd Dan | Instructor USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach |
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Ms. Jenn Harry, 3rd Dan | Instructor
USA Taekwondo Associate Coach |
Mr. Christopher Burns, 2nd Dan | Instructor
USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach |
Ms. Veronica Krimmel, 2nd Dan | Assistant Instructor
Junior Leaders
The Junior Leaders are our young athletes who assist our instructors in teaching classes.
Devon Griffin, 2nd Poom
Ellora Pedersen, 2nd Poom
Adli Jacobs, 1st Poom
Danny Renetzky, 1st Poom
Celia Weingart, 1st Poom
Ellora Pedersen, 2nd Poom
Adli Jacobs, 1st Poom
Danny Renetzky, 1st Poom
Celia Weingart, 1st Poom