Master Instructor (2018)
7th Degree Black Belt (2024)

• 6th Degree Black Belt (2017)
• 5th Degree Black Belt (2008)
• 4th Degree Black Belt (2004)
• 3rd Degree Black Belt (2000)
• 2nd Degree Black Belt (1998)
• 1st Degree Black Belt (1996)
• Joined the ATA 1994

Instructor Level:

• Black Collar Certified Instructor (since 2000)

Seminar/Camps:

• Trained with Grand Master M.K. Lee and Grand Master Larry Hoover (Sept. 2023) Mile High Camp, Lakewood, CO
• Attended ATA’s Leadership Camp in Arkansas under new presiding Grand Master M.K. Lee November 2022
• 2019 Jahng Bong (Long Staff) Certification (Little Rock, AR Worlds 2019)
• 2018 Legacy Program Facilitator Training (Little Rock, AR Worlds 2018)
• High Rank Workout with Grand Master In Ho Lee, Little Rock HQ Spring 2017
• Trained w/ Grand Master In Ho Lee (Sept., 2013) Master Black’s ATA, Lakewood, CO
• Elite Instruction, Aurora, CO with Ch. Master Thor and Ch. Master Droege (2013)
• RAT Camp/ATA Fit, Aurora, CO (2012)
• Success Kit Seminar, Lakewood, CO, Master Greg Moody (2011)
• Trained w/ Ch. Master Al Dilegge and CM Dan Thor RAT Camp/ATA Fit/Rocky Mountain Workout (2011)
• Elite Instruction Clinic, Ch. Master Droege, Sr. Master Cross, Aurora, CO (2010)
• Kidz N Power, Ch. Master Al Dilegge (2009)
• School Owner Training, Worlds (2006)
• Business Introductions (2006)
• Black Belt/Leadership training (2006)
• Instruction In-School Upgrade, Sr. Master Black (2003)
• Train the Trainer (2003)
• Certification (8 hour seminar) Sr. Master Black (2000)

Tournaments (highlights):

• International Tournament Judge (Level 3 Chevron)
• Placed 1st in Form, Sparring and Weapon for State Champion 2006 (4th Degree)
• Placed 1st in Sparring and Weapon for State Champion 2007 (4th Degree)
• Regularly judges and attends  both in-school and regional and district tournaments in the Denver Metro Area  He also regularly attends ATA World Championships (including 2006) when Sr. Master Black became a Master

Protech Certifications:

• Level 1 Tai Chi Instructor (2018)
• Single Combat Weapons Sparring (2013)
• Spontaneous Knife Defense  (2007)
• Jahng Bong (midrange) (2005)
• Ssahng Nat (2004)
• Joint Manipulation (2003)

College/Career:

B.S. Monfort College of Business, Marketing, Advertising
University of Northern Colorado

(Retired) President, Ductile Pipe Research Association (since 2013)
Birmingham, AL

(Previous) American Water Works Association, MillerCoors (Coors Brewing Company)

Mr. Runge, originally from Minnesota, enjoys working with all the students at Sr. Master Black’s ATA Martial Arts from our youngest preschool students to our adults.  He joined Sr. Master Black’s ATA Martial Arts in 2003 and has been a key player in our ATA Family.  Prior to 2003, he trained under Master Hauptman and Kim Lusk.  He is a regular face on the mat at our school with a tenacious focus on “answering up”, fitness and protocol.  He has graciously donated his time to our school while leading a very busy life traveling around the world.   He currently lives in Golden and is married with three kids and one grand daughter.  

In his own words “I like to emphasise conditioning, fitness, flexibility, and fun. I am more of a traditionalist . . . I like the “old” ways which were also a bit “tougher.” To me, respect for the martial art is something that we can always work on! While I like to have a lot of fun in class, I encourage and expect students to demonstrate proper respect not only to the instructor but to each other. I really enjoy working with beginning students … especially adults (and watching their progress through the ranks).”

His ATA goals are to continue to motivate our students, focusing on his rank training and his future midterm, getting back in the ring to compete as a Master and to continue to lead by example the proper ATA attitude he expects of his students.  When not training at ATA, he is an avid cyclist and loves to spend time with his family, including his golden retriever, on his boat somewhere warm!