Grandmaster Dwenger, our 7th Degree Black Belt has been with BTD (Batesville Tool & Die) >25 years, serving as the Quality Leader for over 15 of those years. Grandmaster Dwenger served in the Army with communications for 3 years before following his true passion into martial arts.  After achieving Black Belt rank in Karate, he began his Taekwondo journey.  Grandmaster Dwenger has also trained in Judo and Hapkido, competed in many tournaments, national championships, and was formerly an AAU coach.  Grandmaster Dwenger taught Taekwondo at the YMCA over 25 years, and notes his favorite thing about teaching is making a difference in his student’s lives. 

Master Beckman owned Harrison Taekwondo school >13 years.  He is a 5th Degree Black Belt who previously trained under Grandmaster Dwenger after beginning his Taekwondo journey at age 12.  Master Beckman has been with the USPS (United States Postal Service) over 30 years serving as Manager of Vehicle Operations. He participates in marathon events as a competitor.  He loves tournaments for sparring and board breaking, enjoying seeing students grow and learn.  Master Beckman says “(Taekwondo) can help in so many ways to improve mind and body.”

Sr. Master Jim Bruns, P.E. is a 6th degree black belt who teaches Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, Contemplative Prayer & Centering Prayer with certification in Scriptural Theology from Notre Dame - our highest ranking Instructor  <since 2021>.  In1981 Sr. Master Bruns began his martial arts journey with Hapkido, then Taekwondo before Tai Chi, Iaijutsu (Sword), and Naginata.  Sr. Master Bruns has also served in facilitation of classes and is foundational in Special Forces.  Additionally he facilitated sparring classes and has performed as a tournament referee. Sr. Master Bruns also has competed in 23 Marathons including 5 Boston Marathons and served as Varsity Volunteer Assistant Track/Cross Country Coach 2006-2012.  Professionally, he is a civil engineer and has spent >40 years in commercial/institutional construction from the Chicago area and now SE Indiana.  

Sr. Master Bruns loves to share his passion for the martial arts, noting one of his favorite elements is seeing students grow spiritually, mentally, and physically. 

Instructor  <since 2024>

Associate Instructor <since 2016>

Jon started taekwondo in December of 2008. When he heard about taekwondo he wanted to be the next Blue Power Ranger!  Jon enjoys coming to classes to learn and to help the lower belt students achieve goals.  Jon earned his 1st degree black belt in May of 2013, his 2nd degree in 2016 as well as his Associate Instructor certification.  Jon became a 3rd degree black belt in 2021.  

He enjoys participating in demos and tournaments whether he wins or not.  He is sure to congratulate winners.  Jon works hard and serves as instructor in the Special Forces class.  

He never complains or gives up, no matter what the challenge is, and lights up any room he enters.  Jon is an inspiration for all the students at D & B Martial Arts.  He always wanted to do the things others did and he found his place.   

Associate Instructor <since 2021> and 1st Degree Black Belt, Ethan is instrumental at including students in extracurricular, team building events away from D & B to further the ‘family’ concept we strive to build. Ethan is one of our S.T.O.R.M. Team Co-captains.        

Zach Frye is our 1st D& B student to grow into a Highschool senior! An Associate Instructor <since 2020> with passion, Zach is an accomplished belt rank of 1st Degree Black Belt.  

Zach is pursuing his 2nd Degree while a key member of the Marching Band. Zach is also S.T.O.R.M. team's co-captain.

Both a 1st Degree Black Belt and our Associate Instructor  <since 2024> taking the lead in Thursday's Special Forces classes long before acquiring 1st Dan, Coleton has found D & B Martial Arts has given him additional structure, stability 

and self-confidence.

Coleton's day involves being 

a BHS Ambassador, earning educational recognitions, reaching weightlifting goals, cooking phenomenal creations 

and seizing chances to play 

Dungeons & Dragons!

Cassidy (Teeters) Treadway has been a student of Grandmaster Dwenger >10 years and one of our Instructors <since 2020>.  She is preparing for her 2nd Degree Black Belt, while also a full-time parent, wife and works with the youth in her day job.

Associate Instructor <since 2021>