Certified Instructors
Kukkiwon Certifications
Meet Our Instructors
Master Colver
Master Colver: 4th Dan
As owner and operator of NW Sport Taekwondo Master Colver started his training in 1992 and received his Masters under Grand Master George Bell, 8th Dan Kukkiwon. Master Colver continues to challenge himself as a coach and athlete, while co-leading the school with Master Criswell and Master Trinity. Master Colver defines himself by the quality and character of blackbelts he produces. While many of NW Sport Competition Team is nationally ranked, it is their character and passion that Master Colver is most proud of. Along with his ability to train top ranked athletes, Master Colver continues to train and compete himself showing his students that no matter how old you are you should better yourself every day. Master Colver guides his students in becoming the best they can be, and drives them to define themselves by how they take ownership of their personal training.
- 2019 OR State Bronze
- 2018 WA State AAU Championship, Gold
- 2018 WA State Championship, Silver
- 2018 OR State Champion, Gold
- 2017 WA State AAU Champion, Gold
- 2017 WA State Championship, Gold
- 2014 National Championship, Silver
- 2014 WA State Championship, Silver
- 2003 WA State Champion, Gold
- 2001 WA State Champion, Gold
- 2000 UT State Champion, Gold
- 2000 Olympic Training Center Training Camp
- 1996-00 WA State Forms, Gold (4yrs)
- 1995-99 WA State champion, Gold (4yrs)
Coaching :
2016 - Present WA USAT Associate Coach
2015 - Present AAU Coach
2018 - Present World Taekwondo Coach
Master Trinity
Master Trinity: 4th Dan
As Co-operator and one of the head Masters of NW Sport Taekwondo, Master Trinity started her training in 1991 and received her Masters under Grand Master George Bell, 8th Dan Kukkiwon. Master Trinity is an amazing coach and an incredible athlete with an impressive background. Once a resident athlete at the Olympic Training Center in Denver CO, she made the 1st U.S. Jr. Olympic National Team in 1996 and has continued to be a part of the Taekwondo community. She is acknowledged as a top level coach and Master, and is responsible for challenging and motivating our competition team. Master Trinity provides mentorship to aspiring young competitors and leads them to see that their goals are attainable.
- 2019 U.S. Open, Gold
- 2019 OR State Championship, Gold
- 2018 U.S. National Championship, Gold
- 2018 WA State Championship, Gold
- 2017 - Present WA USAT Assocate Coach
- 2001 U.S. Team Trials, Bronze
- 2001 Sr. National Championship, Silver
- 2001 German Open, Berlin, Silver
- 1999 U.S. Collegiates, Bronze
- 1998 U.S. Collegiates, Bronze
- 1996 Jr. World Taekwondo Team
- 1996 Jr. National Team Trials, Gold
- 1996 U.S. International Open, Gold
- 1995-97 U.S. Olympic Training Center Resident Athlete
- 1996 Jr. Olympic Championship, Silver
- 1995 Jr. Olympic Championship, Gold
- 1994 Jr. Olympic Championship, Gold
- 1993 Jr. Olympic Championship, Gold
- 1993-95 WA State Champion, Gold ( 3 yrs)
Coaching :
2016 - Present WA USAT Associate Coach
2015 - Present AAU Coach
2019 - Present World Taekwondo Coach
Master Criswell
Master Criswell: 4th Dan
As Co-operator and one of the head Masters of NW Sport Taekwondo, Master Criswell started his training in 1991 and received his Masters under Grand Master George Bell, 8th Dan Kukkiwon. Master Criswell retired from competing in 2000 and continues to challenge our students as a coach and teacher. Master Criswell leads by example to show that age is but a number. He is an inspirational role model and aims to find what motivates his students to further develop their confidence, flexibility, and character.
- Currently seeking qualification for US Referee status
- 2019 OR State Champion, Gold
- 1999 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1998 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1997 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1996 U.S. Jr. World Olympic Trials, Silver
- 1996 Olympic Training Center Training Camp
- 1996 U.S. Jr. Nationals, Bronze
- 1996 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1995 U.S. Jr. Nationals, Bronze
- 1995 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1993 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1992 WA State Champion, Gold
- 1995-96 OR State Champion, Gold
Coaching :
2016 - Present WA USAT Associate Coach
2019 - Present World Taekwondo Coach