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Mrs. Renee Cagle
Co-Manager / Program Director
Mrs. Cagle is not only Soke's wife but a great instructor with the kids. She is a Hendersonville ISD Elementary school teacher with a background in child development giving her a unique talent when working with the kids. She started training under Soke in the Texas dojo just before they got married in 2005. She is currently a 1st Degree Black Belt in Dojoku Martial Arts. Mrs. Cagle is also a huge part of our staff and is always "helping" Soke make up his mind!! Seriously, she is a great asset and Soke looks forward to seeing her reach her goals and what is to come in their future. In February of 2010 she tested for and received her 1st Degree Black Belt in Dojoku, and her 1st Degree Black Sash in Jeet Kune Do.
Ms. Wendy Hall Welcome back Ms. Wendy! Ms. Wendy volunteers her time to help us with taking payments, new student information and sign ups. She is also here to help with any parent questions you may have, if you have not met her yet, please introduce yourself to her as she get to know everyone again.
As always if you need to talk to Ms. Renee or Master Cagle please feel free to let us know.
Mr. Pestoff started his martial arts training at the age of nine under Master Landaas in the kids classes. David eventually started assisting in the after school program. In December of 2008, he received his 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Soke Cagle. In February of 2010 He tested for and received his 1st Degree Black Belt in Dojoku, and his 1st Degree Black Sash in Jeet Kune Do. David continues to train and assist with the kids and adult classes, of which he has a lot of experience and is very good with the younger kids. David is also a Staff member on our After School Staff. Currently David is now working on his 2nd Degree Black Belt in Dojoku, his Full Instructorship in Jeet Kune Do and Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Soke.
Mr. Josh "J.T." Walker
Mr Walton also assists with our After School Program and is an asset to our school as he is great with the kids and also working with beginner students of all ages. Alex is a home schooled student in duel enrollment in college. He began his training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of seven under the instruction of Master Jeon of World Martial Arts. When he was twelve, he transferred to Self Defense America and began training with Master Jason Landaas. He earned his First Degree Black Belt in September 2006 and in January of 2008 tested for his Second Degree Black Belt also in Tae Kwon Do. In February of 2010 He tested for and received his 1st Degree Black Belt in Dojoku, and his 1st Degree Black Sash in Jeet Kune Do.
Mr. Richard Park
Mr. Park started his martial arts training at the age of 15 under Master Landaas at the same time Soke Cagle started teaching at Self Defense America in S. Asheville in October of '07. Richard eventually moved with the rest of the school and instructors with Soke Cagle when that school closed in '08. Mr. Park graduated top three in his class with honors in High School at T. C. R. and is currently at College at Chapel Hill where he plans on a later being a Pediatric Surgeon. We miss him and look forward to his returns during vacations to train with us. We look forward to seeing where this young man goes in the future!
Ms. Lynn Dunlap
Ms. Lynn is an amazing instructor with a great attention to detail. She has quickly become Soke's technical advisor, as she writes most of our notes and explanations for our manuals. She started her martial arts training with Master Landaas at Self Defense America, moving through the ranks in both Combat Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do. Ms. Lynn followed Soke Cagle with the new school.
Mr. Josh Brock
Mr. Brock is a quick study and learns very fast, he continues to research and add to his knowledge base. Josh has a great understanding of the Dojoku system is very good at breaking down techniques so anyone can understand which makes him a great assistant instructor. Josh has taken a keen liking into the Kenpo/Kempo side of Dojoku and enjoys working through the advanced combos and is looking forward to moving into our Generation 2 after his Black Belt.
Mr. Wilson Bunn
Mr. Bunn came to us from a break off after receiving his Blue Belt in another style.
Mr. Cornelius Du Plessis
Mr. Du Plessis has been with Dojoku for about 2 years now and has worked hard to get where he is as a Brown Belt. He says he tried Tae Kwon Do when he was young in S. Africa where he was born and always wanted to follow through with his goals in the Martial Arts. We have enjoyed Cornelius in classes and now look forward to see him grow as an Assistant Instructor here at Dojoku.
Mr. Bryce Simpson
1st Degree Junior Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
Jr. Assistant Instructor
Instructors in Texas
Mr. Luke Milam,
Mr Milam was Soke Cagle's FIRST Black Belt in this system and currently the highest Ranking Black Belt under Soke in Dojoku. Since then Mr Milam has continued to train and received his 3rd Dan in Dojoku and his 2nd Dan in TKD in the summer of '09 during a visit to Soke's school here in Asheville. Mr. Milam was a huge part of our school and helping Soke finish some of the advanced techniques in the system before moving to WNC on 2006. Luke tries to make at least two visits a year to cross train with Soke and is currently working on his black sash in Jeet Kune Do. Mr. Milam continues to train in Dojoku Martial Arts under Soke Cagle and is working on his 4th Dan Assoc. Masters Black Belt in Dojoku Martial Arts as well as his Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, 1st Sash in JKD.
Mr. Mario Espindola Currently teaching in Irving, Texas Mr. Espindola starting training in Tae Kwon Do in 2003 under Grand Master Brax Boyd in Grand Prairie, TX. He received in 1st Degree Black Belt in 2006. Mario received his 2nd Dan in 2010 under Soke Cagle and Mr. Milam. Mr. Espindola is a Perfectionist and works very hard to be the best he can be at whatever he puts his mind to. He says he was inspired to start cross training in other styles of Martial Arts by Soke Cagle when he was a Brown Belt. Mr. Espindola now teaches full time in Irving, TX and is currently cross training in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Dojoku Martial Arts
36 Rosscraggon Rd.
Suites A-D
S. Asheville, NC 28803
828-681-5023
