Meet the Leaders with Sam Dan Nim Schievelbein!

Get to know the incredible leaders who inspire, teach, and empower your martial arts journey here at 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬, every step of the way.

As we continue our “Meet the Leaders” series, we’re proud to introduce Sam Dan Nim Schievelbein! Known for his dedication, precision, and passion for martial arts, he’s an incredible role model for students of all ages. His commitment to excellence helps inspire everyone at Lane Academy to push beyond their limits and strive for greatness.

We’re excited for you to learn more about the leaders who make our academy so special!

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔?

18 years old

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔?

 I was 5'4" tall when I started college and I had always been picked on in high school, so I decided that I would make that top in college. There was an elective for Karate, so I took it and away I went.

𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔?

Obviously KJN is main mentor, but the Kyo-Sa_Nims are all my inspirations, because we all help each other. Jason Statham (actor) is who I always see myself being like in my dreams...LOL 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔?

1) Sharing my knowledge and skills so that others do not have to go through the bullying like I did. 2) The more subtle part of martial arts. The locks and holds that allow us to control a situation without having to actually fight. 3) I enjoy showing both the inner and physical strengths that martial arts gives me via demonstrating board breaking.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔?

It allows people to control their bodies and minds. Earlier in life it allowed me to defend myself and later in life, it allowed me to control my strength and anger.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄, 𝒂𝒏𝒅/𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒔?

There are only two good types of music Country and Western....LOL, as for movies, I love SciFi and Martial Arts Action flicks.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏?

The National Parks are my favorite (Peace and Quiet), I was very lucky as a child and visited all 48 continental states by the time I graduated high school.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍?

Math was my favorite subject and was called the human calculator by classmates.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝒖𝒑?

 I always wanted to be an Astronaut, but could not do so because of my eyes, so flying around in Navy Helicopters was an exciting substitute.

𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖?

Most know that I am a Navy Veteran who flew around in helicopters and got injured. Many people ask if I would do it again. I tell everyone that just like Martial Arts, the Navy gave me a purpose, structure, routine, and overall discipline. Would I do it all again, "YES in a heartbeat, because despite the injuries and the bad times, the good times and how the Navy helped me grow and become the person I am today and so much greater. I want everybody to know, that there is no age too old or body too injured to participate in Martial Arts. Even with all of my injuries and body replacements, Martial Arts allows me to push my limits and to participate in limited ways.