Meet the Instructors

Goode Kicks Family Tae Kwon Do

Stephen Goode- Chief Instructor

3rd Dan Black belt

I am 36 years old and have three boys and a little girl, Dylan (16), Ryan (12), Zach (9), and Kasey (2). All three boys are students of Tae Kwon Do. I started studying Tae Kwon Do in 1996 at Jarrettsville Tae Kwon Do. I have dedicated a large part of my life to Tae Kwon Do over the last 12 years I am still very much a student of the art of TKD and probably always will be. I first knew I wanted to be an instructor in 1999 when I was asked to help coach the Junior Olympic team and I have never looked back. I am constantly trying to improve as an instructor and coach. I am a two time state medalist in sparring and forms at the Maryland Tae Kwon Do Associations Annual Tournament.

I am a Nationally certified Level 2 coach with the USAT and a locally certified coach for the AAU. I am trained in CPR, First Aid and Basic Life Saving Skills. I have coached several local and national champions from the Harford County area. I am involved in the sport TKD movement in the state and the nation. I have a direct pipeline to the National Olympic Team and the National Junior Olympic Team through the USAT and the AAU.

Craig Oktavec- Instructor

2nd Dan Black belt

I am 38 years old and am married with two boys, Mitchell (12) and Will (9). Actually, they are responsible for me starting Tae Kwon Do. I joined Steve’s class shortly after my son’s did, in the summer of 2003. I am a state medalist in sparring at the Maryland Tae Kwon Do Associations Annual Tournament. Currently, I assist Steve with coaching our tournament team. I am a locally certified Class C coach for the AAU. Over the past year, I have really enjoyed taking a more instructional role in our classes. I like helping others see the benefits, both physical and mentally, of Tae Kwon Do.