About the Instructor - Master Ernest A. Hart

Certification:

4th Dan TATF Certified

4th Dan Kukkiwon

USTU Class D3 Referee

Training Experience:

Master Hart started at the University of Vermont in September 1991, under Master J. T. Shields. He has trained at several Taekwondo schools in addition to UVM. They include Blue Wave Taekwondo, Dionís Taekwon-Do, and other schools in and out of Vermont.

Teaching Experience:

1996-Present

Chief Instructor - UVM Taekwondo

2000-Present

Instructor - CJCC Taekwondo program

1999-2000

Technical Advisor - Superstrikes Taekwondo

1999-2000

Instructor - Burlington YMCA

1995-1999

Instructor - Dionís Taekwondo, Colchester, VT

1994-1996

Instructor - UVM Taekwondo

1994

Instructor - Montpelier HS, Montpelier, VT

In addition, Master Hart has taught small group introductory classes in a variety of locations.
He has also been a guest instructor at other clubs in Vermont.

Administrative Experience:

1999-Present

Vice President, VT. Taekwondo Association (USTU Group A member)

1999-Present

Manager, Champion Taekwondo

1996-Present

Chief Instructor - UVM Taekwondo

1996-2001

Program Advisor - Living/Learning Center Taekwondo program

1999-2000

Technical Advisor - Superstrikes Taekwondo

1993-1996

Club Officer and Instructor - UVM Taekwondo

 

Coaching Experience: (2001-2002)

2001 VT Open
2001 US Cup
2001 Hathaway's Open
2001 Yale Collegiate Taekwondo Tournament
2001 Vermont State Taekwondo Championships
2001 New Hampshire State Taekwondo Championships
2001 US Classic

As a competitor, Master Hart has medaled in patterns, breaking, and both Olympic and point style sparring as a black belt. He has qualified for the USTU National Championships in sparring multiple times.

 

Referee Experience: (2001-2002)

2001 VT Open
2001 US Cup
2001 Hathaway's Open
2001 International Cup
2001 Yale Collegiate Taekwondo Tournament
2001 Vermont State Taekwondo Championships
2001 VT Governor's Cup
2001 MA State Referee Seminar