About the Instructor – Master Ernest A. Hart

About the Instructor – Master Ernest A. Hart

Rank and Certification

5^th Dan TATF

5^th Dan Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)

USAT Referee - B level

Training Experience:

Master Hart started at the University of Vermont in September 1991, under Master J. T. Shields. He has trained with several Taekwondo schools in addition to UVM. They include Blue Wave Taekwondo, Dion's Taekwon-Do, and other schools both in and out of the area.

Teaching Experience:

1996-Present	Chief Instructor – UVM Taekwondo
2000-Present	Instructor - CJCC Taekwondo and Camp Gan Israel program
1999-2000	Technical Advisor – Superstrikes Taekwondo
1999-2000	Instructor – Burlington YMCA
1995-1999	Instructor –Dion's Taekwondo, Colchester, VT
1994-1996	Instructor – UVM Taekwondo
1994	Instructor – Montpelier HS, Montpelier, VT

In addition, Master Hart has taught small group introductory classes in a variety of locations.
He has also been a seminar instructor at other martial arts schools.

Administrative Experience:

1999-2004	Vice President, VT. Taekwondo Association (USTU Group A member)
1999-Present	Manager, Champion Taekwondo
1996-Present	Chief Instructor – UVM Taekwondo
1996-Present	Program Advisor – Living/Learning Center Taekwondo program
1999-2000	Technical Advisor – Superstrikes Taekwondo
1993-1996	Club Officer and Instructor – UVM Taekwondo

Competition Experience: (2007)

2007 USAT National Championships - SILVER (Poomse)

Master Hart has medaled in patterns, breaking, and both Olympic and "Point" style sparring as a black belt at the local and regional level.

He has qualified for the US National Championships multiple times.

Coaching Experience: (2007)

2007 VT Governor's Cup
2007 Ringmaster Open

Master Hart has coached athletes at all levels of competitive ability, from beginners up to the Collegiate National level.

Referee Experience: (2007)

2007 VT Governor's Cup
2007 USAT Junior Olympic Championships
2007 USAT National Championships
2007 Ringmaster Open

Referee of the Year - 2004 President's Cup

As a referee, Master Hart has had the opportunity to pursue another avenue of competition participation.

Master Hart strongly supports referee development for all black belt students, especially those who coach or instruct.

Quotes:

We all have a responsibility to do our best, and to share what we've learned with others. We should be good juniors for our seniors, good seniors for our juniors, and good people in general, regardless of who we're interacting with.

TODAY is someone else's "Good Old Days."