Address:
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Type Of Business:
Martial Arts School
Major Product/SVS:
Martial Arts Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Martial Arts Success; Martial Arts Professional
Hobbies/Sports:
Painting Bauernmalerei Designs, Reading, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Swimming, Hiking, Bicycling, Attending Fitness Classes, Playing the Piano, Pipe Organ and Handbells
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physical Education, Carroll University
Affiliations Awards:
National Women's Martial Arts Federation; Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors
Industry:
Martial Arts Instruction
Children's Names:
Jon, Stephan, Liesl
Date of Distinction:
1/2/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Allingham's education and helping nature separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Allingham's greatest career achievement was making a difference in the lives of her students.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to make a difference in the lives of others.
Charity:
Board of Directors, Miller Art Museum; Board of Directors, Door County Art League; Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church; Painting Instructor, Leaning Folk School; Painting Instructor, Learning in Retirement
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication, love for children and passion for her profession.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she was influenced by her children who learned tae kwon do.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Allingham wanted to become a black belt instructor after attending her second tae kwon do class. After becoming a black belt, she instructed classes in four different languages. She cherished the experience of working with soldiers' families and their children. She also worked with many students from different areas that make up present-day Germany. She believes in the five tae kwon do tenets, which are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. Ms. Allingham has been featured in many publications for her martial arts endeavors and her bauernmalerei designs.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Teaching Martial Arts Including Tae Kwon Do, Self-Defense, Modern Arnis and Bojutsu
Awards/Honors:
Sixth Degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do; Commendation Plate Award for Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do; Second Degree Black Belt, Gojo Ryu Karate