01 — Focus Areas
Focus Areas
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Taekwondo
Traditional Kukkiwon Taekwondo taught by a Korean Grandmaster. Ran classes, started staves program, and developed curriculum.
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Tangsoodo
Traditional Korean martial arts developed prior to Taekwondo. Trained under a traditional Korean Master.
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Shotokan Karate
Traditional Japanese martial arts pre-dating Taekwondo and Tangsoodo. Trained under traditional Japanese and American masters.
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Weapons
Focused on Staff and Sword martial arts, combining elements of both Korean and Japanese martial arts for freestyle and traditional competitions.
02 — Training & Certifications
Training & Certifications
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2026RefereeUSA Taekwondo — Referee Certification
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2026Referee and CoachADIDAS Combat Sports — Referee and Coaching Certification
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2026Whistlekick Referee and CoachWhistlekick — Referee and Coaching Certification
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2026 (Most Recent)SafeSportSafeSport — Safety and Mandated Reporting
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2022Kukkiwon MasterKukkiwon — 4th Dan Master Certification
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2018Class B InstructorKian Taekwondo — Coaching and Instructing
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2016Class C InstructorKian Taekwondo — Coaching and Instructing
03 — Competitions & Awards
Competitions & Awards
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2026Tiger An's Invitational Athletes placed Gold (Sword), Silver x2 (Staff), Silver x3 (Poomsae), Bronze x2 (Poomsae)Coach - Weapons (Bong, Sword), Poomsae, Kyorugi / Sparring
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2018New England Invitational SilverPoomsae - Keumkang
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2013Master's Cup Sparring: Gold, Poomsae: SilverSparring, Poomsae
04 — Promotions
Promotions
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2022Sa Dan - 4th Degree Black Belt (Master / Sabumnim)
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2019Sam Dan - 3rd Degree Black Belt - Taekwondo
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2016Ee Dan - 2nd Degree Black Belt - Taekwondo
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2013Il Dan - 1st Degree Black Belt - Taekwondo