Black Belt Instructor Dave Foster

Stats

  • Name: David Foster
  • Age: 41
  • Marital Status: Married 11 years to Bonnie
  • Children: Abby 14, Elizabeth 7, and Heather 5
  • Occupation: Team Lead – Incident Team at CheckFree
  • Hobbies & Interest: Martial arts, golf, tennis, racquetball, billiards, playing games and reading (mostly Fantasy/SciFi)
  • Goals & Objectives: To continue to train in the Martial Arts, becoming more flexible and improving my health. Grow my faith in Christ and pass a love for Him to my children. To raise confident faith-filled well mannered ladies who will make a positive impact on the world.

 

BIO:

In May 2004, at the age of 38, I started my journey in the martial arts.

I have been interested in the martial arts for most of my life, but for one reason or another never seriously pursued that interest. My oldest daughter, Abby, was invited to a Tae Kwon Do class at Heath Baptist by a friend in April of 2004. When I found about this opportunity I insisted that she go. I strongly believe that in the world today, every girl should be able to protect themselves. A few weeks later while I was talking about how happy I was about what Abby was doing, she asked me “If you are such a strong believer in the benefits of Martial Arts, why don’t you go with Abby? Besides it would give you something to do together.” Who could argue with that? I went to the next class and watched. I then talked to Grand Master Engard about his history, the class, his faith and why he was teaching. I was impressed and started the next week.

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