 Mr. Kruckow began his training in 1981. He earned his Black Belt in 1986 under Master Worley and Master Franks. Mr. Kruckow began teaching for USA Karate in 1986. He was awarded his second degree in 1988 with a double major in Sparring and Teaching. He was awarded his third degree in 1999 with a major in Self Defense.
Mr. Kruckow took tournament 1st place wins at each of the local N.C.K.A. tournaments: City of Lakes Open, Fall Central States, Twin Cities Open, Minnesota State Championships, Eau Claire Open, La Cross Open, and Spring Central States. He was ranked #1 in the N.C.K.A. Black Belt Sparring Division from 1988-1990. He took Grand Champion at the City of Lakes Open as well as the Minnesota State Championships.
He has brought at least 70 students to the Black Belt level including nationally ranked Dominic Forté, nationally and internationally ranked Steve Carlson, locally ranked Marci Weiner, locally ranked Mike Michaelsen, locally and nationally ranked Andrea Michaelsen. Master Kruckow was promoted to Fourth Degree Black Belt on August 4, 2001 and Fifth Degree Black Belt on August 20, 2006. He recently celebrated his 20th year of honorable service to his students at USA Karate.
He continues his Martial Arts knowledge by studying other forms of Martial Arts such as, American Tae Kwon-Do and Jujitsu. |
