APPOLINE COUPRIE

Appoline Couprie has been studying martial arts for over 18 years here in Southern California. She also has studied Tae Chi Chuan, Boxing, Chigung and traditional martial arts weapons. All of the Tae Kwon Do instructors have years of experience in teaching and practical application of martial arts.

Tae Kwon do	3rd degree
Hapkido	3rd degree
Aikido	Sandan (3rd degree)
Iaido	2nd degree
Kendo	Nidan (2nd degree)

She belongs to Zenshuzi Soto Mission, a Soto Zen temple located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles and has been practicing Soto Zen meditation for over 10 years. She is a Lay Buddist.

Grand Master Jun Chong, is her master, he is located in Los Angeles his Web site is www.junchongtkd.com. He gave her a third degree in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido.

Her aikido master is Chiba sensei, Eight degree Master Shihan. He is the founder of www.Birankai.org. She has a second degree and a teaching license from him. His school is in San Diego. She drive every Friday to take his classes.