Mrs. Sheila Duralia
Axe Taekwon-Do · 4th Degree Black Belt · USTF-4-748
About Mrs. Duralia
Mrs. Sheila Duralia
4th Degree Black Belt · USTF-4-748
Mrs. Duralia started Taekwon-Do in May 2012. Her favorite part of class is Ho Sin Sul.
She joined with her daughter after her husband and son had begun training, making Taekwon-Do an activity for the whole family.
Promotions
- 4th Degree, USTF-4-748, November 2022, Grand Master Todd, Bellevue, Nebraska
- 3rd Degree, USTF-3-1537, November 2019, Sr. Master Todd, Bellevue, Nebraska
- 2nd Degree, USTF-2-3230, November 2017, Sr. Master Todd, Bellevue, Nebraska
- 1st Degree, USTF-1-11214, September 2015, Sr. Master Todd, Bellevue, Nebraska
Certifications
- USTF Class C Instructor, Number 1085, February 2016
- USTF Class C Referee, March 2015
- USTF Class B Referee, March 2018
- USTF Breaking Seminar, October 2017
Training and seminars
- 2023: 8 hours — USTF Referee Seminar, NE
- 2022: 8 hours — USTF Referee Seminar, MO
- 2020–2021: No requirement due to COVID-19
- 2019: 16 hours — USTF Technical Course, CO; USTF Referee Seminar, NE
- 2018: 8 hours — USTF Referee Course, MO
- 2017: 8 hours — USTF Breaking Seminar, MO
Getting to know Mrs. Duralia
- Birthday: December 19, 1971
- Born in Spokane, Washington
- Has lived in Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming and Hungary
- Other hobbies: reading and kickboxing
- Pet: Kannik (Snowflake), an Alaskan Malamute
- Childhood ambition: teacher or forensic chemist
- Favorite food: Greek yogurt with fresh berries
- “I don’t like to be told that I can’t do something.”
In her words
- Why did you start Taekwon-Do?
- My husband and my son were already members of the class. My daughter and I had an open summer and decided to learn more about self-defense together.
- What made you interested enough to join?
- Our entire family joined and wanted to learn together. We enjoyed having a physical activity that we could all participate in.
- What did you think being a black belt meant before you started training?
- Being really tough and always being able to defend myself.
- What do you think being a black belt means now?
- A lifelong pursuit to improve my physical fitness, knowledge of the art of Taekwon-Do, and self-control while learning tactics in self-defense and a willingness to share this knowledge and pursuit with others.
- What changed your opinion?
- More experience in Taekwon-Do and time with seniors who share their experience and knowledge with us.
- What was your goal when you started Taekwon-Do?
- To try out a new activity with my family.
- What is your goal now?
- To continue to learn more about Taekwon-Do while sharing this love with others.
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