ESTABLISHED 2009
Master. Matt Howlett
Master. Matt Howlett is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He served as an assistant instructor in Watertown for several years before opening the Mitchell gym in 2009 which he operated until turning it over to Ms. Nichole in the fall of 2018. In 2016 he opened a second gym in Ft. Thompson which operated until the spring of 2019. In the fall of 2020, he began teaching in Charles City Iowa. Additionally, he has 1st Degree Black Belts in Kumdo and Hapkido. He is a certified self-defense instructor, teaching university level self-defense courses, and a certified Tai Chi facilitator. He has also trained in Kung Fu and Qigong with the late martial arts legend David Carradine. He also holds a Master of Divinity Degree, is an ordained minister, and published author. He is the founder of Pyujeon Hapkido and Mujanghada systems.
Ms. Nichole Whetsel
Ms. Nichole Wetsel is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She worked as an assistant instructor in Watertown prior to coming to Mitchell. In Mitchell she quickly became the Lead Assistant Instructor. In 2014 she became a Head Instructor due to displaying excellence in her Tae Kwon Do skills and ability to work with all types of students. In the fall of 2018 she took over as the Owner and Head Instructor of the Mitchell program.