Instructors

Michael Peto (4th Dan Hapkido) (1st Dan Kenpo)
Michael is an accomplished martial artist having earned his 4th degree black belt in Hapkido along with having various levels of exposure to other martial arts. Master Peto Studied under In Sun Seo and Bong Soo Han, both of whom are students of the founder of Hapkido. Master Peto further studied Hapkido under Mike Mignona (6th Dan Hapkido under In Sun Seo). To further his knowledge he has also studied Tae kwon do under Master Joseph E. Kim (son of renowned Grandmaster Myung (John) H. Kim) and Master Rick Miller for Ironfist and Kenpo. He is in the process of opening a branch of our school in Florida, but he will continue to work as a nurse, occasionally stopping by to give lessons in Ohio.

School Lineage
Yong Sool Choi - Founder of Modern Hapkido
Bong Soo Han- Student of Choi/Father of Hapkido in U.S.
In Sun Seo - Student of Choi
Mike Mignona - Student of In Sun Seo
Master Michael Peto - Student of In Sun Seo, Bong Soo Han, and Mike Mignona.

Kent Adams (1st Gup)
Kent is a young man who has studied under Judo Master Ryozo Nakamura and Taekwondo Master William T. Norton. He currently studies Hapkido dilligently under the watchful eye of Sensei Peto and recently resumed his study of Judo under Sensei Paul Jordan. Outside the school he works for United States Customs and Border Protection. Kent is the primary instructor while Master Peto is away. Through distance learning, occiasional seminars, and study of other arts, Kent keeps his skills current in order to bring the students the highest quality training.

Assistant Instructors

Kim Cuebas (3rd Gup)
Kim joined us in the fall of 2006 and has been helping with the kids class since what seems like day one. She works extremely hard at everything she does and is an excellent athelete. We are proud to have her with us as an assistant instructor.

Amy Longstreet (5th Gup) Amy joined us in late 2006. Master Peto likes to point out the fact that she was a National Taekwondo Sparring Champion. While Amy loves to downplay it and say that it was a long time ago, we can all see the experience written in her sparring technique. Along with being extremely humble she is an excellent student and is willing to help anyone who asks. She was promoted to Assistant Instructor in April 2007 and we are extremely happy to have her with us.

Rebecca Wallace (4th Gup) Becky led her son-in-law Kent to join the program in the summer of 2006 and she joined shortly thereafter. She has been helping us teach the Kids class as well as devoting herself to be the "patch lady" and helping transport some of the kids as need arises. Kent say's she's good to have around even when she's not helping with the kids.

Tom Baracskai (7th Gup) Tom joined us in the fall of 2006 and has been a faithful student as well as assisting with teaching the kids class for a long while. Tom is an Officer with the Elyria Police Department and adds a unique real world perspective to a lot of the things we practice. We appreciate having him and his family work with us.

Kids Instructor

Kaylee Baracskai (3rd Gup) Kaylee has been a student for a couple of years and has worked exteremely hard as the captain of the leadership team. Kid's response to her was excellent, so Mr. Adams promoted her to Kid's Instructor. She now leads the kid's class with the help of Mr. Adams and the assistant instructors.

Adjunct Instructors

Mary Adams (1st Dan - Judo, 6th Gup Hapkido) Mary is Kent's mother. She studied Judo for many years under Sensei Nakamura as well as studing Taekwondo with Master Norton. She recently resumed her study of Judo under Sensei Paul Jordan and will be joining our classes as her schedule permits to add her insights and abilities to our studies. She will also be learning our art in order to further her skills as a martial artist.

Administrative Staff

Deanne Adams (6th Gup) Deanne is Kent's Wife and is also the Secretary of the Hapkido School of Indomitable Spirit. She's a rising start in the dojang and is a great help to all. Feel free to contact her if you need any materials or would like to order any supplies.