As members of the Greenquist Academy Association, we adhere to all policies and regulations set forth by our Association President, 8th Dan Grand Master Greenquist. We follow his example and the Mission of the Greenquist Academy Association:
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The mission of the Greenquist Academy Association instructors is to provide the best martial arts education and Internationally recognized certification possible, individualized to personal ability without prejudice, in order to develop the mind, body and character of our students in the "Total Martial Arts Way."
June 22, 2015
By: the Greenquist Academy Assn. Council

Strongheart Martial Arts Academy is an officially certified and recognized member of the Cchung-Ryoung Hapkido Federation and the United States Changmookwan Taekwondo Union.

Our Instructors

Master Nathan Schutz

Master Nathan

​Master Nathan Schutz started his martial arts education in 1992 under 8th Dan Grand Master Eric Greenquist.  He continues to be a student of Grand Master Greenquist. 

Master Nathan opened Strongheart Martial Arts Academy in Aberdeen, SD, in February 2006.  That same year, the instructor of Ortonville Taekwondo asked him to take care of the school and his students as he was moving out of state to attend college.  From those two schools, Strongheart Academy and its subsidiaries have grown to over 10 locations.

Master Nathan is a member of the Greenquist Academy Association Masters Council and is the Greenquist Academy Association Regional Director for South Dakota and Southern Minnesota.

• Kukkiwon Certified 6th Dan Master Instructor/Examiner in Taekwondo
• Cchung-Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 4th Dan Master Instructor/Examiner in Hapkido
• Kum-Ae-Dang Certified 2nd Dan Black Belt Instructor in Kumdo and Kumbup

Master Nathan is currently the head instructor of Strongheart Martial Arts Academy~Ortonville and Appleton Taekwondo.  He has also been a guest Kumdo instructor at the Greenquist Academy Association Headquarters in Breckenridge, MN, under Grand Master Greenquist's direction.
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Master Naomi Even-Aberle
​& Master Nik Aberle

Master Naomi

Master Nik

Master Naomi Even-Aberle began her martial arts education under Master Nathan Schutz in 2006 in Aberdeen.  

• Kukkiwon Certified 5th Dan Master Instructor/Examiner Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 4th Dan Master Instructor/Examiner Hapkido
• Kum-Ae-Dang Certified 1st Dan Black Belt Instructor Kumdo/Kumbup

Master Nik Aberle began his martial arts education under Master Nathatn in 2007 in Aberdeen

• Kukkiwon Certified 4th Dan Master Instructor/Examiner Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 2nd Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido
• Kum-Ae-Dang Certified 1st Gup Kumdo/Kumbup

Master Naomi is the head instructor of Full Circle Martial Arts Academy in Rapid City, SD, and oversees the Taekwondo club at the School of Mines.  Master Nik assists Master Naomi in the running of the classes at their Dojang.

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Master Paul Moulsoff

Mr. Paul

Master Paul Moulsoff began his martial arts education under Master Nathan Schutz in 2006 in Aberdeen.  

• Kukkiwon Certified 4th Dan Black Belt Instructor/Examiner Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 1st Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido
• Kum-Ae-Dang Certified 1st Gup Kumdo/Kumbup

​Master Paul is the head instructor of Groton Family Martial Arts in Groton, SD.  He is also the faculty advisor and head instructor of the NSU Taekwondo/Kumdo Club at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD.

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Master Charlene Blondo

Miss Charlene

Master Charlene Blondo began her martial arts education under Master Nathan Schutz in 2007 in Aberdeen. 

• Kukkiwon Certified 4th Dan Black Belt Instructor/Examiner Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido

​Master Charlene is the head instructor of Ellendale Martial Arts Academy in Ellendale, ND.

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Master Ashley Anderson &
​Mr. Tyler Anderson

Miss Ashley and Mr. Tyler demonstrating at a seminar with Grand Master Greenquist

​Master Ashley Anderson began her martial arts education under Master Nathan Schutz in 2007 in Aberdeen. 

• Kukkiwon Certified 4th Dan Black Belt Instructor/Examiner Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido

Master Ashley is the head instructor for Bowdle Taekwondo in Bowdle, SD.

Mr. Tyler Anderson began his martial arts education under Master Nathan Schutz in 2007 in Aberdeen.  

• Kukkiwon Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Instructor Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido

Mr. Tyler assists in several locations, but trains mostly in the Aberdeen Dojang.

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Miss Maryah Wilson

Miss Maryah throwing Mr. Shane at a demonstration

​Miss Maryah Wilson began her martial arts education under Master Nathan Schutz in 2007 in Aberdeen. 

• Kukkiwon Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Instructor Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 3rd Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido

Miss Maryah is the head instructor for Strongheart Martial Arts Academy in Aberdeen, SD.

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Mr. Shane Bruckner

Mr. Shane breaking at a demonstration

Mr. Shane Bruckner began his martial arts education in 2011 under Master Nathan Schutz in Aberdeen.  

• Kukkiwon Certified 2nd Dan Black Belt Instructor Taekwondo
• Cchung Ryoung Hapkido Federation Certified 2nd Dan Black Belt Instructor Hapkido

Mr. Shane is the head instructor for Webster Taekwondo in Webster, SD.