Michael Olson

Teaches: Friday and Saturday classes in Williams Lake

Instructor Michael Olson began training in martial arts at the age of 9. His main martial art style is Tae Kwon-Do and he achieved his 3rd Dan Black Belt (International Tae Kwon-Do Federation, CA-101372-3) under the late Steve Bengyik in Williams Lake; who he had trained under for close to 20 years. After earning his Black Belt in 2007, he volunteered his time in helping instruct classes and sharing his knowledge; particularly to the children's classes until the passing of Mr. Bengyik in 2019. 

He now continues his World Taekwondo training and volunteering his time teaching, under Master Ku with Prime Elite Academy and currently holds a 3rd Dan Black Belt (05438726)

Some of Instructor Olson's accomplishments include:
- 2003 Regional Tae Kwon-Do Gold Medalist in Sparring (ITF)
- 2003 Regional Tae Kwon-Do Silver Medalist in Patterns (ITF)
- Broke the World Record for "The most 2" concrete patio blocks broken with a foot stomp in 60 seconds" (Sanctioned by the World and United States Martial Art Breaking Association) in 2012.
Instructor Olson's World Record Attempt

In addition to Taekwondo, instructor Olson has trained in various different martial art styles; achieving various belt rankings. He has trained in Aikido Yoshinkan (5th Kyu), WWKA Kanzen Ryu Karate (8th Kyu), Bujinkan Budo Tai jutsu and Kickboxing.

Instructor Olson has been dedicated to the art and has successfully seen many of his and his instructors students go on to receive their Black Belt:
- William Hyde (ITF 1st Dan CAN-1-1724)
- Stefan Roorda (ITF 1st Dan CAN-1-1725)
- Marcus Mueller (ITF 1st Dan CAN-1-1801)
- Susan Bechard (ITF 1st Dan CAN-1-1894)
- Naomi Bonner (ITF 1st Dan CAN-1-2006)
- Dusti Bonner (ITF 1st Dan CAN-1-2007)
- Tyler Lyons (WT 1st Dan)
- Cornelius Iwan (WT 1st Dan)