Karen Saxton
Karen has been involved in Tae Kwon Do for over 14 years, her first belt was earned in the East West system which blends Tae Kwon Do, with jujitsu and aikido. She also holds certification from the Kukkiwan and has taught for nearly 10, recently earning her 3rd dan within Cma. She also designed the program used to teach senior/adaptive Tae Kwon Do at Coquille Martial Arts. In addition, Karen teaches the Tai Chi classes; beginner, intermediate, advanced and weapons in Coquille, and teaches kids weapons. She also participates in and helps teach both the adult weapons class and the systema study group. At demonstrations, she is usually found at the mike, extolling the virtues of her students. In order to further her martial arts studies, Karen attends the annual Pacific Martial Arts Conference in Eugene and other seminars. She is also the school's business manager and does the majority of updating the website.When not at the dojo, she can be found working with her horses, hiking and cultivating her bonsai. She also likes to read and work online and spend time with her family, husband of 29 years, Jim, 19 year old son, Dane and mom, Peggy Cooper. In addition to her black belt, she holds an AA in studio art and a BA in Art history as well as having earned K-6 and 6-12(Literature and Art) teaching credentials and she homeschooled her son, Dane in grades 6-11 at which time he earned his GED and a scholarship to SOCC. She exhibits her art and photography at the Coos County Fair.
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Last Updated Aug 23, 2010 by Karen Saxton