About Us
Why Choose Pruter's Taekwondo?
Pruter's Taekwondo is a family owned business that has served the Kansas City area for over 30 years. We specialize in Traditional Taekwondo and Olympic Sport Taekwondo. Whether you’re a beginner or and advanced student, Pruter’s Taekwondo is the perfect place to improve your skills and grow as an individual.
Meet the Team
Master France Pruter
7th Dan Black Belt
B.S. Psychology, University of Missouri Kansas City
Former Kansas City Missouri Police Officer
Youth Fitness Specialist
Youth Speed and Agility Specialist
USA-Taekwondo Level One Certified Coach
Former US Open Gold Medal
Former US National Champion
Master Kevin Pruter
7th Dan Black Belt
B.A. History Mid-America Nazarene University
Diploma of Biblical Studies Shepherd School of Ministry
Youth Fitness Specialist
Youth Speed and Agility Specialist
Former US National Champion
USA-Taekwondo Level Two Certified Coach
World Taekwondo Level 1 Coach
Elite Level Coach-US Team Trials, National and International Competitions
Master Tasha Pruter
5th Dan Black Belt
B.A. Communications, University of Missouri Kansas City
Level One USA-Taekwondo Coach
AAU National Team Trials Coach
Youth Fitness Specialist
Youth Speed and Agility Specialist
Competition Records:
National Championships
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Five-Time USA National Championship Medalists
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Five-Time USA Collegiate National Championship Medalists
USA National Teams
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Three-Time USA Collegiate National Team Member
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Three-time USA World Cup Team Member
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World Summer University Games Team Member
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Maccabhiah Games Team Member
USA National Team Trials
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2017 U.S. National Team Trials
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2016 U.S. National Team Trials
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2015 U.S Pan Am Games Team Trials
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2010 U-24 U.S National Team Trials
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2009 U.S National Team Trials
International Opens
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2019 Pan Am Open Bronze
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2016 Costa Rica Open Gold
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2014 Pan Am Open Silver
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2014 Israel Open Bronze
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2014 Canada Open Bronze
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2014 Trelleborg Open Bronze
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2013 Trelleborg Open Bronze
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2011 Global Open Gold
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2010 Canada Open Silver
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2009 US Open (Jr.) Gold
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2008 US Open (Jr.) Bronze
Master Hans Pruter
5th Dan Black Belt
B.S Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri Science and Technology
Former President of the Missouri S & T Taekwondo Club
MBA from Emporia State University
Competition Record:
10X State Champion
USAT National Championship Medalist
AAU National Championship Medalist
International Medalist at US Open, Canada Open, and Global Open
Mrs. Michaela Pruter
Mrs. Michaela started Taekwondo at the age of 10 years old with her sister, cousins, and uncle. She earned her black belt in 2011. She began teaching at Pruter’s in 2013. She graduated from University of Central Missouri in 2020. In 2020 she married Hans Pruter. Michaela and Hans have two daughters. She is currently a 3rd Dan Black Belt.
Mr. Eagan Kirk
Mr. Eagan started Taekwondo at Pruter's when he was 4 years old with his family. He earned his black belt along with is parents and sister. He is a 3rd Dan Black Belt. He is currently attending Iowa State University. He is a member of the Iowa State Martial Arts Club and Phelps Taekwondo. He competes at Collegiate Events. He is a 2x Missouri State Champion and 3x Iowa State Champion. He began teaching at Pruter’s in 2018 and continues to do so whenever he is home from school.
Mrs. Mykala McIntyre
Mrs. Mykala started Taekwondo at Pruter's in 1998 with her brother and cousins. She received her black belt in 2001.
She has four daughters. In 2021, she started taekwondo again along with three of her daughters. She tested for her 2nd Dan Black Belt in 2022.
Mr. Oliver
Oliver started Taekwondo at Pruter's at the age of 4 years old. He graduated from our Future Kid's Program and he moved to the Junior Program. He earned his 1st poom black belt at the age of 8 years old. He helps teach the Future Kid's class. He is a 2nd poom black belt.