Twenty-three years ago, Stacey Bendickson began a journey from which she had no idea would lead to a life long love of Tae Kwon Do and serving the community and students where she lives.

On February 8, 1984 Stacey Bendickson started studying Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of Mr. Steve Bushbaum and the Jung’s Tae Kwon Do organization. She gained her first Dan Black belt in 1987, and after taking a break to attend college; she received her 2nd Dan in 1998, 3rd Dan in 2000, 4th Dan in 2003, and 5th Dan in 2007.

Master Bendickson has won numerous Grand Championship awards for her skills in free sparring and forms by competing in tournaments in the Midwest. She has been recognized by Grand Master Jung for her leadership, exceptional instruction and receives continuing Black Belt training at the Jung’s Eagles Nest Retreat in Colorado.

Awards

• Instructor course Certificate Nov, 2000
• 19 Hour Non Stop Training Seminar Dec 10,2000
• Competitor of the year-Dec 3,2005
• Black Belt Colorado 4 Day Retreat July 2005
• Black Belt Colorado 4 Day Retreat June 2006
• Certificate of Achievement at the Black Belt Masters Symposium June 30, 2006
• Hall of Fame Dec 9, 2006
• Women's Grand Champion Free Sparring 2001, 2005, 2006

Service to Community

• Collected Items for Soldier's boxes for Iowa's Bravest --3 years
• Raised money for Chickasaw Community Action --4 years
• New Hampton Annual Tournament since 2004
• New Hampton Parades
• Fredericksburg Dairy Days Parade and Demo
• Nashua Parade
• Self Defense Classes for schools and Girl Scout troops

Master Instructor Justin Schmitt started Tae Kwon Do in March of 1998, serving his Country, community and students where he lives.  He most recently opened Jung's Tae Kwon Do in Nashua Iowa.

Mr. Schmitt has trained under Master Bendickson since he started, during that time he has received his Temporary Black Belt in 2000, 1st Dan Black Belt in 2001, 2nd Dan Black Belt in 2002, 3rd Dan Black Belt in 2004, and now receiving his 4th Dan Black Belt December 8, 2007.

During his Tae Kwon Do training he has attended numerous training seminars and has won numerous Grand Championship awards for his skill in free sparring. Mr. Schmitt has also done numerous community service projects and has served in Iraq with the 1-133rd.

Mr. Schmitt is a leader in the Dojang and works especially well with the young Tiny Tigers.  His military service has provided all students with an exceptional role model.

Service to the Community

• Collected Items for Soldier's boxes for Iowa's Bravest --3 years
• Raised money for Chickasaw Community Action 
  4 years New Hampton Annual Tournament since 2004
• New Hampton Parades
• Fredericksburg Dairy Days Parade
• Demo Nashua Over the Damn Days Parade
• Self Defense Classes for schools and Girl Scout troops
  

Chief Instructor Cassidy Bendickson is more than a helpful hand during Tae Kwon Do classes at the New Hampton Dojang.  As an instructor Ms. Bendickson is responsible for teaching and reviewing forms, movements, and techniques with all students.  She promotes the tenets of Tae Kwon Do in her words, actions, leasership and personal training.  She is a role model for young students.

Ms. Bendickson started Tae Kwon Do August 3, 1999 at the age of six.  In 2002, she earned her temporary Black Belt.  She earned her 1st Dan in 2003, 2nd Dan in 2005, and 3rd Dan in 2007. 

She has attended the Black Belt Colorado Retreat and plays a very active role in all of the Dojang's fundraising and community service projects.  In addition to her Tae Kwon Do commitment, Ms. Bendickson is active in softball, dance, and volleyball. 

Her goal is to become a 6th Dan Black Belt and become an instructor like her mother, Master Bendickson.