Sunrise Taekwondo Instructors
Master Eric Hodges
Master Hodges began his martial arts training in 1994 in Texas under the World Taekwondo Federation with Master Nam. While living in Germany, he earned his Black Belt from ATA in 2002 under Mr. Clements. In 2003 he joined Grand Master Choi working as a part-time instructor before opening Sunrise Taekwondo. Master Hodges is a 6th degree Black Belt who earned the title of Master in 2024. He is the proud owner and Head Instructor at Sunrise Taekwondo.
Mr. Patrick Dearborn
Mr. Dearborn began his martial arts journey as a teenager right here in Tucson, Arizona. He quickly adapted to a leadership role by teaching part-time after earning his Black Belt. While teaching part-time, Mr. Dearborn was studying at the University of Arizona and graduated in 2020 with a double major. The same year he graduated, Mr. Dearborn became a full-time instructor at Sunrise Taekwondo. Mr. Dearborn is currently a 4th degree Black Belt.
Mrs. Caitlin Hodges
Mrs. Hodges began her martial arts training in 1998 in Canada. She trained both Taekwondo and Judo before immigrating to the United States. She began training with Master Hodges and he presented her with her Black Belt in 2007. In 2019 Master and Mrs. Hodges married and she began working at the school a few years later. Along with being a mother of two and army veteran, Mrs. Hodges is a 4th degree Black Belt. Currently, she holds 5 Global Champion titles.