Rank:  2nd Degree Black Belt
Date Started Martial Arts:   August 2006
Favorite Part of Class:  Sparring & Ho Sin Sul

Mrs. Ragone is a black belt student at Axe Taekwon-Do.  Mrs. Ragone posted one of the highest scores at Axe Taekwon-Do for the written test.

Least Favorite Part of Class:  The end! :)Birthday:    May 15, 1973
Where were you born: Kansas City, Missouri  
What states/countries have you lived in: Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Missouri and Nebraska
What sports/hobbies do you enjoy other than Taekwon Do: Singing and Swing dancing
What is your favorite food:   Japanese stir-fry
Highest level of education: College, Bachelors in Arts/Elementary Education
Current Profession: Teacher
What type of pets do you have and what are their names:   2 Cats, 1 Bird
What did you want to be when you were a child:  A teacher
What are your brother & sisters names:   Kim & Christy

1. Why did you start Taekwon-Do: Challenge myself

2. What made you interested enough to join:  Watching the boys having fun!

3. What did you think being a black belt meant before you started training:  Being the best in TKD and being able to defend yourself

4. What do you think being a black belt means now:   Much the same as above but also a sense of overall integrity and self control that is shown daily in all areas of a black belt's life

2011 Internationals

Bronze Medal II Dan BB Female Patterns

Bronze Medal in Hvy BB Female Power Breaking Side Piercing Kick

Bronze Medal in Hvy BB Reverse Turning Kick

5. What changed your opinion:  Observing the way Master Todd and Mr. Bushor speak to others, to me. There is a great sense of pride for what they do

6. What was your goal when you started Taekwon-Do:  To get in better shape and learn how to defend myself

7. What is your goal now:  A 4 board side piercing kick and to beat Ms. Bowing in sparring

Promotions:   

2nd Degree, USTF-2-3010, Jan 2011, Master Todd, Bellevue, Nebraska

1st Degree, USTF-1-10717, April 2009, Master Todd, Bellevue, Nebraska

Certifications: 

USTF Class C Instructor, Number 873, Feb 2009

USTF Class B Referee, Jan 2011

USTF Class C Referee, March 2009