Question and Answers with Master Perreault:
Here are some of the questions that parents and students have asked me over the years
and since we have opened the school.
Question: Where did you learn martial arts?
“Okinawa, Japan the land of martial arts. My wife and I lived there for over 6 years. My Grand
Master and I started the National School of Martial Arts Okinawa chapter there. I was his first
student in Japan
Question: So then you got your black belt in Japan, that’s ironic since Taekwondo is
Korean.
“Well not really, I officially tested in Seoul Korea on Osan AB with Grand Master Moon for my first
Dan. The majority of my practice was on the island of Okinawa. I did compete and also teach in
Korea for a short time as well.”
Question: How long have you been studying the martial arts?
“For over 17 years, I started when I was 22 years old. This is why I always say “it’s never too
late to start your martial arts adventure.”
Question: Starting that late must have been a challenge.
“Yes, but I think I was more mature and more dedicated to the Art. If I started when I was very
young I may have ended up like many adults that studied and then moved on to something else and
now it just a memory for them. I can’t tell you how many times adults have told me they wish
they never stopped practicing, because it is a challenge to start later in life but by no means
impossible. Anyone that has the time, heart and dedication can still be a black belt.”
Question: So how old are you now?
“I was born in 1970 in Robinsdale Minnesota.”
Question: Who was your toughest competitor?
“That would be the Captain of the Air Force Taekwondo team. I had been studying for just over
15 months and I decisively defeated this person with a jumping spin hook kick. The crazy thing
was this guy had been studying Taekwondo his whole life. That victory was the direct result of
Grand Master Giampietro’s excellent instruction and a great deal of determination.”
Question: So you must have had your black belt when you defeated the Air Force
Taekwondo team captain. How did you accomplish this in such a short period of time?
“I did have my 1st Degree black belt at that time. We used to practice 6 days a week for two
hours a night. At that rate we basically cut the time it took to get to black belt in half.” This is not
normally possible in the states because there are just too many distractions: boating, camping, and
going out, etc. On Okinawa there just wasn't much else to do but martial arts, also you would be
hard pressed to find a school that offers that many hours of training per week. We come close
holding class 5 nights a week 1 hour each night. The great thing about our membership is, if you
want you can double up on classes to get more training.”
Question: What rank are you?
I am a 5th Degree Black belt in Olympic Style Taekwondo and a 2nd Degree black belt in Koryo
Gumdo. I am the only internationally certified instructor in Andover.
Question: So you were in the Air Force?
“Yes I retired 31 October 2008. My wife and I have made Andover, Kansas our home and we will
continue to reside here.
Question: Will you miss the Military?
“Yes and no, I am ready to teach full time. I have found my calling and I finally know what I want
to be when I grow up, haha. The military has been good and I have learned so much, I have also
grown as a person over the last 20 years and I believe it has all brought me to this moment now,
preparing me for the next challenge and that is changing people lives through martial arts.”
Question: Since you were in the Military you must run your class like a drill instructor?
“Ha ha, well first of all I was never a drill instructor in the Military. Second, if I ran my school that
way I wouldn't’ have very many students, would I? I am very fare with my praise and criticism
and just like any martial arts instructor I like order and a certain amount of discipline, but I don’t
take it over the top like you may have seen in some movies. Every day in our class our students are
getting an ear full of how to live there lives by the tenants of Taekwondo.”
Question: What are the tenants of Taekwondo and do you really follow them.
The tenants are very simple and anyone can use this approach to life. Courtesy, Integrity,
Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable spirit. Yes I really do try to follow the tenants of
Taekwondo. If it's one this the Air Force has taught me it's to lead by example.
Question: Where did you learn how to teach?
“Primarily in Okinawa from Grand Master Giampietro, but I really refined my teaching skill in the
Air Force. I have been a Training Manager for over 7 years now and have been to many formal
schools that focus on teaching and evaluating individuals. I also have had formal courses on
building lessons plans and unit training plans for entire shops. I facilitate training now for over 300
people in the Air Force and have facilitated training for over 1,000 at my last squadron. This
directly relates to running a great Taekwondo school. I don’t just make stuff up on a daily basis; I
really plan out the progress of each student to ensure the best martial artists are developed and
cultivated.”
Question: How long have you been instructing?
“I took over my Grand Masters school in Okinawa in 1998 and have been teaching ever since. I
have taught in Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. I have taught people from 4 years old all
the way to 66. I have even had the honor of teaching Taekwondo to the Green Berets in Okinawa
from the 1st of the 1st on Tori Station and many high ranking Marines.”
Question: What is your vision for the future of Air Capital Taekwondo School of Martial
Arts?
“I want our school to be the premier Olympic Style Taekwondo School in Andover and the Wichita
metro area. When I retire from the Air Force I will be lucky enough to have the best job in the
world and that is teaching this great martial art to as many people as I can.” I ultimately see many
national champions and maybe even a world champion coming from our school.”
Here are some of the questions that parents and students have asked me over the years
and since we have opened the school.
Question: Where did you learn martial arts?
“Okinawa, Japan the land of martial arts. My wife and I lived there for over 6 years. My Grand
Master and I started the National School of Martial Arts Okinawa chapter there. I was his first
student in Japan
Question: So then you got your black belt in Japan, that’s ironic since Taekwondo is
Korean.
“Well not really, I officially tested in Seoul Korea on Osan AB with Grand Master Moon for my first
Dan. The majority of my practice was on the island of Okinawa. I did compete and also teach in
Korea for a short time as well.”
Question: How long have you been studying the martial arts?
“For over 17 years, I started when I was 22 years old. This is why I always say “it’s never too
late to start your martial arts adventure.”
Question: Starting that late must have been a challenge.
“Yes, but I think I was more mature and more dedicated to the Art. If I started when I was very
young I may have ended up like many adults that studied and then moved on to something else and
now it just a memory for them. I can’t tell you how many times adults have told me they wish
they never stopped practicing, because it is a challenge to start later in life but by no means
impossible. Anyone that has the time, heart and dedication can still be a black belt.”
Question: So how old are you now?
“I was born in 1970 in Robinsdale Minnesota.”
Question: Who was your toughest competitor?
“That would be the Captain of the Air Force Taekwondo team. I had been studying for just over
15 months and I decisively defeated this person with a jumping spin hook kick. The crazy thing
was this guy had been studying Taekwondo his whole life. That victory was the direct result of
Grand Master Giampietro’s excellent instruction and a great deal of determination.”
Question: So you must have had your black belt when you defeated the Air Force
Taekwondo team captain. How did you accomplish this in such a short period of time?
“I did have my 1st Degree black belt at that time. We used to practice 6 days a week for two
hours a night. At that rate we basically cut the time it took to get to black belt in half.” This is not
normally possible in the states because there are just too many distractions: boating, camping, and
going out, etc. On Okinawa there just wasn't much else to do but martial arts, also you would be
hard pressed to find a school that offers that many hours of training per week. We come close
holding class 5 nights a week 1 hour each night. The great thing about our membership is, if you
want you can double up on classes to get more training.”
Question: What rank are you?
I am a 5th Degree Black belt in Olympic Style Taekwondo and a 2nd Degree black belt in Koryo
Gumdo. I am the only internationally certified instructor in Andover.
Question: So you were in the Air Force?
“Yes I retired 31 October 2008. My wife and I have made Andover, Kansas our home and we will
continue to reside here.
Question: Will you miss the Military?
“Yes and no, I am ready to teach full time. I have found my calling and I finally know what I want
to be when I grow up, haha. The military has been good and I have learned so much, I have also
grown as a person over the last 20 years and I believe it has all brought me to this moment now,
preparing me for the next challenge and that is changing people lives through martial arts.”
Question: Since you were in the Military you must run your class like a drill instructor?
“Ha ha, well first of all I was never a drill instructor in the Military. Second, if I ran my school that
way I wouldn't’ have very many students, would I? I am very fare with my praise and criticism
and just like any martial arts instructor I like order and a certain amount of discipline, but I don’t
take it over the top like you may have seen in some movies. Every day in our class our students are
getting an ear full of how to live there lives by the tenants of Taekwondo.”
Question: What are the tenants of Taekwondo and do you really follow them.
The tenants are very simple and anyone can use this approach to life. Courtesy, Integrity,
Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable spirit. Yes I really do try to follow the tenants of
Taekwondo. If it's one this the Air Force has taught me it's to lead by example.
Question: Where did you learn how to teach?
“Primarily in Okinawa from Grand Master Giampietro, but I really refined my teaching skill in the
Air Force. I have been a Training Manager for over 7 years now and have been to many formal
schools that focus on teaching and evaluating individuals. I also have had formal courses on
building lessons plans and unit training plans for entire shops. I facilitate training now for over 300
people in the Air Force and have facilitated training for over 1,000 at my last squadron. This
directly relates to running a great Taekwondo school. I don’t just make stuff up on a daily basis; I
really plan out the progress of each student to ensure the best martial artists are developed and
cultivated.”
Question: How long have you been instructing?
“I took over my Grand Masters school in Okinawa in 1998 and have been teaching ever since. I
have taught in Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. I have taught people from 4 years old all
the way to 66. I have even had the honor of teaching Taekwondo to the Green Berets in Okinawa
from the 1st of the 1st on Tori Station and many high ranking Marines.”
Question: What is your vision for the future of Air Capital Taekwondo School of Martial
Arts?
“I want our school to be the premier Olympic Style Taekwondo School in Andover and the Wichita
metro area. When I retire from the Air Force I will be lucky enough to have the best job in the
world and that is teaching this great martial art to as many people as I can.” I ultimately see many
national champions and maybe even a world champion coming from our school.”
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