YOUR INSTRUCTORS: A Caring and Talented Group

Craig Simpson - I am a 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Shim Soo Do (Korean Sword). What that means is that I have been involved in TKD for a great part of my life. TKD is an incredible vehicle for enhancing our lives. I have coached both college and HS sports, and worked in several areas in the private, government and non-profit sectors. Nothing compares to what TKD can do for you or your child and that is why I continue to teach the martial arts. The fitness, the confidence, the honor for others - its incredible and most importantly its attainable. It takes time and effort, but its worth it! Come give us a try.

About Craig- Craig has a Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology, a B.A. in Physical Education with a minor in Education and holds a certificate in coaching. Craig is NESTA certified in Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training. He has coached HS football and college football – serving as an assistant coach in the strength and conditioning program. From the self defense side, besides his black belt, Craig has worked as a probation officer and a clinical counselor, working with both victims and criminals. This has given him a fuller and more in-depth understanding of the criminal mind and motivation to work with people to keep them from becoming victims.

David Simpson

David earned his 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo in April of 2011. David Simpson has been studying martial arts since he was four. He created and teaches the Young Spartans Program. David is also a main instructor for all of the other martial arts classes we offer. David is currently training at MMA Institute to further his martial arts skills. David also trains and competes in cage fighting winning his last match in the first round. David and Tim have also served as self defense trainers for soldiers from the Fort Lee Animal Clinic team.

Erin Roepke

Erin earned her second degree black belt in April of 2011. She has trained at TKD Works since 2003. Erin competes in grappling tournaments as well as serving as one of our instructors. Erin is a student at J.Seargent Reynolds. Erin enjoys writing and reading as well as her martial arts training.

Tim Jett

Tim earned his 2nd degree Black Belt in TKD in 2011 and earned his black belt in Korean sword in April 2011. Tim is our Korean sword instructor on Friday evenings. David and Tim have also served as self defense trainers at Fort Lee for the soldiers serving in the animal clinic team.

Joe Haverkamp

Joe earned his second degree black belt in April of 2011 and his first dan in 2005. Joe's background includes golden gloves boxing and other martial arts training. Joe currently works at The Federal Reserve in IT.

Sarah Greenwalt

Sarah earned her 2nd degree black belt in TKD in April of 2011. Dr. Greenwalt is a veteranarian here in the community. Sarah is married and has two children, Morgan(1st Dan Black Belt) and Leina.

Alexa Oswald

Alexa earned her black belt in 2008. She is currently a senior at Lee Davis High School and is active in several organizations at LDHS, including SODA, school government, and DECCA. Alexa competes in USA Taekwondo Tournaments and has won three of four tournaments she has competed in. Alexa traveled to The Olympic Training Center and participated in a week long training camp to improve her tournament sparring skills. She is currently on the elite national sparring team called Peak Performance TKD. She has competed in tournaments in Canada, Virginia, North Carolina and will be competing inLas Vegas in the U.S.Open. Alexa teaches Olympic Sparring and a Teen Girls and Women Only classes at TKD Works.

Pastor Claude Tate

Claude is a second degree black belt in TKD. He earned his second degree in 2001. Claude has over 12 years of martial arts training in TKD and Japanese Karate. Claude studied Business Administration at Virginia State University. Currently, Claude is Chaplain at the Haynesville Correctional Center and is First Vice-Moderator of the Northern Neck Baptist Association.

Cindy Wallo

Cindy is a second degree black belt in Taekwon-Do and a first degree black belt in Hapkido. She started her martial arts training at Virginia Taekwon-Do Institute a little over 10 years ago and later switched to Martial Arts World where she received her second degree black belt in 2000. Cindy is studying TaiChi as a way of enhancing her martial arts. Cindy volunteers at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter and also enjoys bowling. Cindy is married and has a a daughter.