Leadership
Lead with Excellence, Exceed with Confidence
Our Masters and Instructors founded Jung Shin Academy with one goal: Helping our students get to the next level, whatever that means to them. For some, that is achieving their first or next Black Belt rank. For others, it's the confidence of being able to defend yourself. Still for others, it's the opportunity to grow and lead. We encourage all of our students to exceed their perceived limits.
Our Masters and Instructors all must meet rigorous background and application checks in order to serve our students. This includes:
- Have at least a 4th Dan Mastership or equivalent in order to be a Master
- Have at least a Bo Dan or equivalent in order to be an Instructor
- Pass a criminal and liability background check performed by a third-party
- Complete and maintain SportSafe certification
- Undergo a dedicated panel interview including demonstration of the martial art, philosophy, and teaching skills
- Continue their education and development through personal study, rank advancement, and certifications
Further, they must meet all required training and certifications within their disciplines. For example, to coach at a World Taekwondo or USA Taekwondo event, they must complete the Kyorugi (Sparring) or Poomsae (Forms) certification courses. In order to be authorized to coach for students at Jung Shin Academy, they also must have competed in that event for either Jung Shin Academy or an affiliate school.
Kevin Eaton
Head Master - 사범님 (Sabomnim)
Kevin is a 4th Dan Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo master with nearly two decades of Taekwondo training and experience. He has trained under Kian Takewondo, Wasatch Taekwondo, and Shotokan Karate Institute. He has training in Taekwondo, Tangsoodo, Haidong Gumdo, Bong Sool, Shotokan Karate, and US Army combatives. He is a 23-year Army veteran with a passion for service, mentoring, and enabling success.
Master Kevin focuses on combat elements at the school, with a specific focus on weapons and sparring.
Vicki Eaton
Head Master - 사범님 (Sabomnim)
Vicki is a 4th Dan Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo master with nearly two decades of Taekwondo training and experience. She has trained under Kian Taekwondo and was one of the first woman Class A instructors before earning her mastership. She has training in Taekwondo, Haidong Gumdo, and US Army Combatives. She served in the medical corps in the US Army and thrives on watching students grow.Master Vicki focuses on
Savannah Amaral
Master - 사범님 (Sabomnim)
Cassie Charest
Senior Instructor - 부사범님 (Busabomnim)