don@temtekarate.com

Mr. Don Temte started his karate training in April of 1998. As a very active student, he participated in several martial arts classes, demonstrations, seminars and local competition events.

In June of 1999, as an advanced Blue Belt, Mr. Temte began traveling the county 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, taking first place in his sparring division in both the Battle of Atlanta and the Diamond Nationals.

As a Red Belt, Mr. Temte started assistant teaching in September of 1999 and was promoted to 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 2nd Degree Black Belt where he continued to teach and compete professionally. In December of 2004, Mr. Temte promoted to 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 and several "Curves for Women" locations in the metro area.

In his personal time, Mr. Temte loves to spend time with his daughter Hailey. She is currently 4 years old and is a White Belt in his "Little Kicker's" karate classes. He is an extremely proud father. Mr. Temte is an avid outdoorsmen, 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 barbequing and sitting around a fire in his backyard with family and friends is his favorite pass time. Currently, Mr. Temte resides in Brooklyn Park...

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 Danger" 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 of my programs!!! This is why karate is such an outstanding addition to living life!!!"