Formerly know as RTH Martial Arts & Wellness or Riverside Taekwondo Hapkido

grandmaster michael couhie

Grandmaster Michael Couhie (6th Dan in Hapkido, 9th Dan in Taekwondo) has been practicing the martial arts for over 55 years and was one of the first Americans to learn these martial arts after the Korean War in the 1950's. Under the instruction of Grandmaster Si Hak (Henry) Cho, 9th Dan, of New York City and later Grandmaster Young Ahn Kwon, 9th Dan, of Tewksbury, MA, he has taught these skills to countless adults and children, police and military, and passionate practitioners for more than 50 years.

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Master Jeff fullam

Jeff Fullam (3rd Dan in Hapkido, 4th Dan in Taekwondo) has been practicing martial arts for more than 25 years.  As an educator and visual artist, Mr. Fullam brings a unique perspective to teaching Hapkido.  In addition to his background in traditional Korean martial arts, Mr. Fullam has also trained in Shotokan Karate and Aikido.

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Mr. Aaron barkasy

Aaron Barkasy (3rd Dan Taekwondo)  teaches colored belt classes.  He likes to teach by example, showing his students  proper techniques while also encouraging students to explore different ways of applying those techniques. Aaron also likes to focus on team-related activities in his classes as a way to develop character and promote fitness. He lives in Weare and enjoys screenplay writing, parkour, and sports in his spare time. 

Ms. Rose gibney

Rose Gibney is an art and education student at the University of Massachusetts Boston.    Rose has been studying Teakwondo at Riverside since she was three years old and is now a Third Dan Black Belt.  Rose is also a certified Barre instructor and certified a personal trainer.  Rose teaches her students by example, she gives them the respect that they deserve and she expects the same from them in return.  Rose enjoys salsa dancing and playing the guitar in her spare time.  She lives in Boston during the school years and commutes to New Hampshire to teach at Riverside.  

Rose teaches classes to our Little Tigers and Beginner Taekwondo students.

Mr. Mike goulet

Mike Goulet holds a 2nd Dan in Taekowndo and a 1st Dan in Hapkido.  He assists with instruction in both the taekwondo and hapkido programs.  Mike brings powerful techniques and a thoughtful, analytical approach to his teaching.  He lives in Weare with his wife and two children (all of whom hold rank in taekwondo).