Sgt. Christy J. Stevens: Police Sergeant and Master Instructor

Sgt. Christy J. Stevens determined martial arts would be a large part of her life when she began studying traditional Taekwondo under Grandmaster Kihyung Kim in April 1995. She earned her 1st Dan Black Belt in September 1997. In 1998, Ms. Stevens became Master Kim’s first NTA-Certified female instructor and the highest-ranking female Black Belt under Master Kim’s tutelage.

Sgt. Stevens chose law enforcement as a profession. Practicing taekwondo keeps her physically fit and mentally strong, both important to her profession as a Sergeant with the Omaha Police Department for the last 20 years. As an owner of Dek’s Taekwondo School, Master Stevens has had the honor of teaching along with Master Puht S. Dek, 8th Dan Black Belt. Master Stevens’ responsibilities include all the accounting and creation of all the legal and informational paperwork needed to run a business. She has created and managed the website dekstkd.com to include the galleries of videos and photos used to create efficacy. Due to COVID-19, she is currently adding instructional videos to the Members’ pages and has authored a Student Manual so students can stay current with their studies at home.

Sgt. Stevens was a Top Honors graduate, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Pre-Med, as the top-ranked student in the College of Arts and Sciences. This has lifted students, including those with ADHD, Autism, and other various learning and physical obstacles, to amazing levels of performance. Master Stevens has passed knowledge on to her instructors in the studio. Having completely revolutionized how techniques are taught and practiced in traditional taekwondo ensures every student under their instruction has the framework necessary to become an accomplished Black Belt.

Master Stevens has received awards for ‘Best Instructor’ and ‘Outstanding Instructor’ for providing practical and quality instruction to her students while ensuring they learn and operate within a safe, supportive environment. Ms. Stevens has also received the US Kido Foundation’s Instructor of the Year honor in 2013.

As a single parent to four special needs children, Sgt. Stevens enjoys interacting with the community through the various events hosted by the Omaha Police Department’s Southeast Precinct. Additionally, she does volunteer work with the Heron Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, coaches a Martial Arts Performance Team, and choreographs the team’s performances. She cherishes spending time with her children. Whether it be training together or taking time to photograph and enjoy sunsets, super moons, and wildlife!