Mission
To Teach the highest quality Martial arts
To empower our students with valuable skills for daily life
To contribute to a safe and peaceful community
HEAD MASTER INSTRUCTOR
HYUNGJUN KIM
EDUCATION
M.S., Sport & Exercise Science - Sport Administration Emphasis, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
B.S., Physical Education with Taekwondo Specialty, Yong-In University, South Korea (Entered at the top of the class)
WORK EXPERIENCES
2017 – 2020 Head Master Instructor & Director, World Class Martial Arts, Vancouver, WA
2014 – 2016 Project Manager, Adidas Gymnastics in Korea
2013 – 2014 Sales & Marketing Manager, Adidas Boxing & Martial Arts in Korea
2013 – 2013 Lecturer, Shinsung University, Chungnam, South Korea
2013 – 2013 Martial Arts Instructor, UAE Ministry of Interior Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2012 – 2012 Taekwondo Instructor, Seoul Club, Seoul, South Korea
2011 – 2012 Event Intern, USA Taekwondo(National Governing Body), Colorado Springs, CO
2006 – 2007 Intern Instructor, White Tiger Taekwondo School, Cary, NC
2006 – 2006 Taekwondo Assistant Coach, Gyeongju Wolseong Middle & Business High School, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
2004 – 2006 Taekwondo Assistant Coach, Heungmu Elementary School, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
2012 Meritorious Award (arresting an indecent assault suspect), Gwanak Police Station, Seoul, South Korea
2011 International student scholarship, Center for International Education, University of Northern Colorado
2011 Graduate school scholarship, School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Northern Colorado
2008 Meritorious Award, Korean Taekwondo Association, South Korea
2008 Yong-In University Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievements, South Korea
2007 Yong-In University Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievements, South Korea
2002 Yong-In University Scholarship for First on the List at Admission, South Korea
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2008 Yong-In University Taekwondo Demonstration Contest, Highest & Furthest Kick-breaking, 1st Place, South Korea
2008 Yong-In University King of Taekwondo Contest, Team Match, 2nd Place, South Korea
2008 Yong-In University Taekwondo Sparring Competition, Team Match, 2nd place, South Korea
2007 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships, Heavy Weight (Form), 1st Place, Orlando, FL
2007 World Taekwondo Hanmadang, Jumping Kick-breaking, 3rd Place, South Korea
2007 Yong-In University Taekwondo Sparring Competition, +75kg, 3rd Place, South Korea
2007 Yong-In University Taekwondo Form Competition, Creative Form, 2nd Place, South Korea
2007 Yong-In University Taekwondo Demonstration Contest, Highest & Furthest Kick-breaking, 1st Place, South Korea
2002 Yong-In University Taekwondo Sparring Competition, +75kg, 3rd Place, South Korea
2001 Nike 3on3 Basketball League, High school youth group, 1st Place, South Korea
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & PARTICIPATION
2014 – 2015 Asian Taekwondo Union – Marketing TF Team, South Korea
2010 – 2011 SMRI (Sports Marketing Research Institute), University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2008 - 2009 National Taekwondo Demonstration Team of South Korea
2008 Taekwondo Demonstration, Korea-China Cultural Festival, Beijing, China
2002 - 2009 Yong-In University Taekwondo Demonstration Team, South Korea
2007 Taekwondo Demonstration, Asia Electronics Exhibition, Shanghai, China
2007 Taekwondo Demonstration (invited by the Korean Ambassador), Jakarta, Indonesia
2003 Demonstration Tour around the American Continent
2003 Taekwondo Demonstration, 1 st Yong-In University Presidential Cup International Taekwondo Championship, Harvard University, MA, USA
2002 Taekwondo Demonstration, Gyeong-Gi World Tae-kwon-do Cultural Festival, South Korea
2002 Taekwondo Demonstration, Korea-Japan World Cup, South Korea
CERTIFICATIONS
Taekwondo 7th Dan Black Belt
International Taekwondo Master, 3rd Grade
Teacher's Certificate in Physical Education
Taekwondo Coaching, 2nd Grade
Taekwondo Referee, 3rd Grade
Microsoft Office Specialist
Sport and Recreation Leaders, 3rd Grade
Sports Massage, 2nd Grade
Chiropractor, 2nd Grade
WORLD CERTIFIED BLACK BELT PROGRAM
Master Kim's Peak Taekwondo is a member of KUKKIWON.
KUKKIWON's Black Belt certificate means you are officially certified by the governing body of Taekwondo in the world. The Kukkiwon Taekwondo training program and certification ensure the standardization of Taekwondo.
To participate in official national competitions provided by USA Taekwondo, international competitions provided by World Taekwondo, and the Olympics, Kukkiwon's Black Belt certificate is required.
TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation and stands among the official games in the Olympics.
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Taekwondo is very different from many such oriental martial arts. First, physically it is very dynamic with active movements that include a mirage of foot skills. Second, the principal physical movements are in simpatico with that of the mind and life as a whole. Third, it possesses dynamic poses from another perspective.
Taekwondo pursues harmonious growth and improvements in life through its unique activities. This is why one could say Taekwondo is a way of life. ​
5 tenets of Taekwondo:
Courtesy​
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-control
Indomitable spirit​
