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11720 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River, AKMonday and Wednesday: 4:30 to 8:15 pm · Tuesday and Thursday: 5:15 to 8 pm · Friday: 5:15 to 6:30 pm · Saturday: 9:15 am to 12:45 pm · Sunday: ClosedMonday and Wednesday: 4:30 to 8:15 pm(907) 555-0104

Instructors

Who is on the mat

Effie and Elmore teach the classes, with an assistant instructor on the mat in every kids' class.

  • Effie Theodorou, owner and head instructor, in a black training shirt in front of a wall rack of belts

    Effie Theodorou

    Owner and head instructor

    Effie opened the school and teaches classes for every age group, the Friday family class and every belt test. She started training as an adult, beside her children.

  • Elmore Brower, instructor, in a white uniform with a black collar and belt, seated on the mat

    Elmore Brower

    Instructor, speaks Korean

    Elmore teaches first belts, the kids' classes and the teen and adult classes, and speaks Korean from years living in Korea. He is glad to explain forms and the Korean words used in class to any family that asks.

Checks and languages

What every instructor has completed

  • Instructors who teach children

    • Background check

      Before teaching a first class

    • CPR and first aid

      Renewed on the course's schedule

    • Mandated reporter training

      Renewed each year

  • Languages in class

    • English

      Both instructors

    • Korean

      Elmore Brower

Sample credentials.

Meet them on the mat

A first class is the easiest way to meet the instructor for your student's group.