DOJUNIM DAVID BATEMAN

DOJUNIM DAVID BATEMAN

HAPKIDO ELITE PIONEER

David Bateman is a renowned martial artist with over 40 years of training as a black belt. He began his martial arts journey at the age of 7 in 1972, training in Kickboxing, Shotokan, Jeet Kun Do, and Taekwondo. He also received private boxing lessons from World Champion Boxer Scott LeDoux as a child and teenager.

🟡 Throughout his career, David has achieved numerous accolades, including:

- Creator of the EXPERT KARATE CURRICULUM

- Founder of Hapkido Elite

- High Dan in Kukkiwon

9th Dan in Taekwondo (awarded by Grandmaster George Petrotta)

- 8th Dan in Hapkido

- DoJuNim 10th Degree (awarded by the USEKA BOARD in 2024)

David is a successful international kickboxing coach, certified by USA KICKBOXING, and has been declared one of the greatest swordsmanship showmen by Japanese and Korean sword enthusiasts. He has trained at the US Olympic Training Center in Taekwondo and is an NGB National Taekwondo medalist and certified USAT COACH, having trained over 30 national champions in Olympic Taekwondo, AAU, and USAT.

David's leadership extends beyond martial arts, as he is a community leader and leader of leaders. He has owned and operated 17 commercial martial arts schools, trained over 350 black belts, and is the general overseer of an international martial arts alliance (as of May 2024).

David's martial arts journey has taken him around the world, training and coaching in countries such as Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Finland, Estonia, and Spain. He has also trained with notable martial artists, including Grandmaster Don Hopwood and Master Jeff Newman.

David's achievements have been recognized through various publications and commendations, including a commendation from the state of Minnesota presented by Governor Arnie Carlson in 1993.

🟡 Throughout his career, David has demonstrated dedication, leadership, and a passion for martial arts, making him a respected figure in the martial arts community.

- Creator, EXPERT KARATE CURRICULUM

Founder, Hapkido Elite & World Geom Brop DO Do Society

- High Dan, Kukkiwon

9th Dan, Taekwondo (Grandmaster George Petrotta)

- 8th Dan, Hapkido

- DoJuNim 10th Degree, USEKA BOARD (May 13th, 2024)

- International Kickboxing Coach, certified by USA KICKBOXING

- Renowned Swordsmanship showman (Japanese and Korean enthusiasts)

- Trained at the US Olympic Training Center in Taekwondo

- NGB National Taekwondo medalist

Level 1 certified USAT COACH

- Trained over 30 national champions in Olympic Taekwondo, AAU, and USAT

- Trained over 350 black belts

🟡 David's extensive experience spans:

- Competitor, NCKA/NASKA (1980-2004)

- Official, NCKA/Diamond Nationals Karate Championships (1988-1998)

- Director of Officials, Minnesota AAU Taekwondo (1996-1997)

- Certified official, USAT/USTU Taekwondo (1992-2004)

- International coaching experience (Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Finland, Estonia, Spain)

🟡 David's commitment to community and leadership has been recognized through:

- Commendation from the State of Minnesota (1995, Governor Arnie Carlson)

- Featured in multiple publications (Monticello Times, Write County Journal, Sherburne County News, Cleveland daily banner, and others) World Martial Arts Media

- Executive Overseer, International Martial Arts Alliance (May 2024)

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