(She/Her) Tamara holds the position of 2nd-degree black belt instructor from Body Mind Studios - a martial arts school that has a multi-style curriculum that includes kong su do (“hard” style), kong fu, bagwa, aikido/hapkido, udo, tai chi, traditional weapons, and Samurai sword. The focus of this school’s unique curriculum is to develop not only physical strength and mind-body connection but also to use training as a means to cultivate empathy and mindfulness in one’s daily life. Tamara has been training for over 20 years and has taught martial arts for over 15 years. She is dedicated to continuing her training and sharing her art with others. Tamara also teaches martial arts and tai chi workshops at the high school where she works as a science teacher.