Chief Master John Jonghun Yi

With an eye to detail and an unwavering demand for excellence Master Yi believes in his roots in TaeKwonDo  training which started in Korea  over 37 years ago and holds 6th Degree Black Belt. Combining the traditional  values of Tae Kwon Do philosophy with the modern  techniques, he offers you not only an effective self defense program but a means for personal development, discipline, and character development.

As an accomplished competitor he has won Gold Medals at numerous National and International level competitions. Master Yi is currently First Class National Referee in the U.S. and has received a number of Meritorious Commendation awards in his career, including the "United States Presidential Sports Award”   given by President George Bush in 2001, for his outstanding sportsmanship and dedication.

Other Certifications
Internationally Certified Master (Kukkiwon - WTF)
Korea Moo Duk Kwon Association Certified Master
US National Certified Class A-1 Referee (USATaekwondo)
US National Certified Coach (USATaekwondo)
President of Koryo Taekwondo Association

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Master Jong Yol Yi

Master Jong Yi is the younger brother of Chief Master John J. Yi. Master Jong has been training Taekwondo for past 35 years and holds 6th Degree Black Belt. He is USAT Martial Arts Commissioner and Chief Executive Director for Koryo Taekwondo Association. He is also WTF Certified International Referee. Master Jong oversees every aspect of the Koryo Taekwondo Association and USA Taekwondo developments.

Internationally Certified Taekwondo Master 6th Dan (Kukkiwon - WTF)
USA Kyoruki & Poomsae Referee Instructor
WTF International Referee Kyoruki & Poomsae
United States National Certified Coach CIDP Level 1 (USAT)
Chief Executive Director of Koryo Taekwondo Association
UC Davis Taekwondo Team Assistant Insturctor/Coach

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