Yvonne trained in Kyokushinkai Karate from 1973-76. After an eight year break, she began Taekwondo training in 1984 in France. She received her black belt in France in 1988, and her 3rd-degree rank at Golden State in 1995. She has been teaching since 1989, and at Golden State since 1997.

She has studied with various instructors in several countries such as Cote d'Ivoire -West Africa, Japan and Korea.

Ms. Kerno came to Golden State in 1993 as one of Debbie Pedersen' s Olympic-Style Taekwondo competitors. She earned a National Silver Medal in 1993, and was a Bronze Medalist at the U.S. Team Trials in '93 and '94.

Yvonne has also been studying Wing Chun Kung Fu with Ken Chung for the past 5 years.

Teaching Goal:
" If I am able to pass on the mental and physical knowledge I've gained, than I know the many hours I've spent training have not been wasted. I would be very honored to see those I work with surpass my abilities. "