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T&T Martial Arts, Ltd.
Instructor Biography:
Dave Heine
2nd Degree Black Belt 
1.) When did you begin and how long have you been training in the Martial Arts? I started training in September of 2001, so approximately five years this September (if I subtracted correctly). 2.) Why did you begin training in the Martial Arts? I wanted to be physically fit. I started running and swimming from about seven years old until about the age of 19 or 20. I quit running and swimming for two reasons: first, I wanted to focus on my grades (I was in my undergraduate years at the time), and second, my body hurt. Everything that I did hurt (including just waking up) because my body was completely burnt out; so I gave it a well-deserved rest. Around graduation I started lifting weights, not to body build or power lift, but just to stay fit. Eventually that became boring and I really missed the flexibility I once had. I needed a new activity and Martial Arts fit the bill, so in the early part of September 2001 I joined T&T Martial Arts. Also, I had always thought about learning Martial Arts so that I would be able to defend myself and loved ones; however, this created a real dilemma for me because I didn't want to hurt anyone. However, I feel that sparring is an equally important part of training as the other three pillars: Terminology/General Knowledge, Breaking, and Forms. 3.) What does Martial Arts mean to you? This question has been posed to me several times. If you had asked me when I first started training I probably would have grabbed a Webster's Dictionary and read you the definition. Over time my definition has changed and is now "a way to defend my loved ones and myself" and "inner tranquility". 4.) Under what Master(s) have you achieved your current Rank(s)? I have only trained for one Master, Master Ted Beltavski. 5.) What specific Martial Arts have you trained in, and for how long? My training with Master Ted Beltavski includes Tae Kwon Do with Judo and Grappling thrown into the mix. 6.) What is your favorite Martial Art to train in and why? My favorite Martial Art is Tae Kwon Do because it is the backbone of my Martial Arts training. 7.) What aspect of Martial Arts do you believe you excel in the most comfortably? I would have to say that Forms have always come the easiest to me. I don't know why but I have learned most Forms in a relatively short amount of time; however, that is only to say that I can repeat the movements. To truly be able to perform a Form I think that you need to understand all the aspects of it. The properties of Forms range from being able to repeat it, teach it, and understanding its origin along with the history of the origin. These properties were easy for me to grasp making Forms much more enjoyable and meaningful. 8.) When did you begin and how long have you been instructing? I am not sure because there wasn't any one specific day that I began instructing. If I had to take a guess I would say about one and a half to two years. 9.) Why did you begin instructing, and why do you continue? I began instructing because I was curious to know if I made the right decision in careers. I began my undergraduate career majoring in education. After a lot of influence from many people I changed my mind and major to computer science. I enjoy the challenge I get from being in technology, but I always wondered if I should have become a teacher. As an instructor I get a glimpse of what I may have been missing by being in technology. Now that I have been instructing I know that I made the correct choice, but that should not imply that I do not love to instruct because I enjoy doing both in a day. I'm in it for the money. :) Actually, I continue to instruct because I love to watch students grow and reach their potential through various challenges. I do enjoy torturing them though... 10.) What is your favorite Tae Kwon Do Technique and why? I have to pick just one?! Well, I would have to pick the Roundhouse Kick. I think they have a great range of adaptability for most people. They are used effectively in Forms, Cardio Training, Sparring, and Self-Defense. Their versatility is greatly due to the simple mechanics of the kick itself. True, there are simpler techniques (i.e. front kick), but I still gravitate toward the roundhouse kick. In close second is the Rear-Naked Choke because it's always fun to practice on a friend that owes you money.. just kidding. Commendations:
Posted On: June 10, 2006
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