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 Mr. Don Temte
Mr. Don Temte started his karate training in April of 1998. As a very active student, he participated in several Martial Arts classes, demonstrations and local competition events.
In June of 1999, as an advanced Blue Belt, Mr. Temte began traveling the country to compete in national tournaments. Nationally he has competed in several events such as the US Open in Orlando, FL, Bluegrass Nationals in Louisville, KY, Empire State Nationals in Manhattan, NY, US Capital Classics in Fairfax, VA, the Battle of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA and the Diamond Nationals in St. Paul, MN.
As
a Red Belt, Mr. Temte started assistant teaching in September of 1999
and was promoted to the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in June of 2000.
In August of 2000, Mr. Temte received a promotion to Director of his own
school and began teaching professionally. In December of 2001, Mr.
Temte promoted to the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt where he continued
to teach and compete professionally. In December of 2004, Mr. Temte
promoted to the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt.
In January of 2006, Mr. Temte established "Temte's American Karate".
Mr.
Temte loves to teach karate, participate in tournaments and is known
for his Self Defense seminars. He has held seminars for large
corporations, cities and counties such as: Masland Inc., Jam Hops Inc.,
City of Arlington, Hennepin County, Curves for Women, and Boys and Girls
Scout Troops all over the metro area.
Mr.
Temte loves to spend time with his daughter, Hailey, who was born in
August of 2002 and currently participates in karate classes. He is an
extremely proud father. Mr. Temte is an avid outdoors men, he loves to
hunt, fish, camp, and spend as much time outside with Hailey and his
black lab, Jake, as he can. Spending an evening barbecuing and sitting
around a fire in his backyard with his family and friends is his
favorite pass time. Currently, Mr. Temte resides in Brooklyn Park where
he is an extremely successful entrepreneur in other industries as well
as Martial Arts.
Mr.
Temte says "Teaching karate is what I live for!!! Watching a student
improve their physical fitness, self confidence, self esteem, and
everyday life is the ultimate reward!!! Teaching men and women how to
defend themselves in today's society is so important. Watching children
grow into upstanding, strong adults through Martial Arts Training,
Stranger Awareness training and Bully Defenses is so gratifying and is
the most exhilarating experience!!! Teaching men, women, and children
all the benefits I have gained through Martial Arts instruction is
beyond rewarding and the least I can do!!! I pride myself on the quality
instruction I provide for students and the very high standards that I
hold them to. Temte's American Karate is what training in the Martial
Arts is all about, plus it is so FUN and EXCITING!!! Men, women, boys,
and girls of all ages and all physical fitness levels can benefit from
my programs!!! This is why karate is such an outstanding addition to my
life!!!"
 Ms. Candice Gilster
Ms.
Candice Gilster started her karate training in March of 2006 in
Arlington, MN. In August of 2006, she began assisting Mr. Temte by
answering phones and assisting with introductory level students. In June
of 2008, as a Blue Belt, Ms. Gilster took on a full time assistant
instructor position at Temte's American Karate at the Ham Lake location.
In June of 2010, Ms. Gilster was promoted to the rank of 1st Degree
Black Belt.
Ms.
Gilster is an extremely active student as well as a full time
instructor and is an avid competitor in the local tournament circuit.
She has participated in several demonstrations and Self Defense seminars
all over the state.
In
her personal time, Ms. Gilster enjoys reading and spending a quiet
night at home. She also enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and
camping. She is also a very skilled poker player and a very successful
business woman outside of the Martial Arts world!!!
Ms. Gilster
says "I absolutely love karate. In addition to being a great workout, it
is 2nd to none for boosting your self confidence."
Mr. Temte
says "Candice Gilster is one of my finest students!!! As a young female
Black Belt instructor, I could not be more proud of her!!! She is so
strong in body and mind and does a fantastic job in the classroom both
as a student and as an instructor. She does and outstanding job with
the children and they all love her very much!!! She is truly an asset
and a blessing to Temte's American Karate, our school would not be what
it is today without her!!!"
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