World TaeKwonDo USA primarily provides training as a World TaeKwonDo Federation type training facility with Kukkiwon certifications for Black Belts. The World TaeKwonDo Federation is the international federation that governs the sport of TaeKwonDo and Kukkiwon is the World TaeKwonDo Headquarters and provides Black Belt Certification. This TaeKwonDo is the national sport of South Korea and is the only type of TaeKwonDo at the Olympics.
Our affiliation with World TaeKwonDo Federation and Kukkiwon allows us to offer accredited black belts that are recognized world wide. This certification is required for many higher level aspects, such as competing in Olympic TaeKwonDo.
All too often, persons attend TaeKwonDo training at a facility with instructors who are called Grand Master or Master who are at some level of Black Belt. Without an organization to certify them, what you may not realize is that their Black Belt issuance is equivalent to you issuing yourself the title of Grand Master and opening a Dojang.
The issuance of a Kukkiwon Black Belt Certification requires a Kukkiwon certified instructor. You can be assured of the legitimacy of the Black Belt you earn and the heritage of training that came through your instructors. Grand Master Lee is a Kukkiwon certified 9th Dan (Black Belt).
Grand Master Jae Hak Lee has been a life long practitioner of TaeKwonDo. He has over 60 years of experience and is Grand Master to Master Instructors all over the world. He is experienced as a Competitor, Coach, Chairman, Referee, and Jury in numerous tournaments, including Olympic Games.
Master John has practiced various martial arts over the years and has experience in teaching a wide range of age groups. He teaches year round in various topics and is heavily focused on helping people gain the knowledge and understanding needed for realistic Self Defense.
Grand Master Jae Hak Lee
9th Dan (Black Belt)
· Life long Martial Arts practitioner (Over 60 Years of TaeKwonDo Experience)
· Kukkiwon Certified 9th Dan Black Belt Grand Master
· Founding Grand Master for Dojangs around the World
· 1978-1990 Saudi Arabia National Team Founder & Head Coach
· 1998-2008 Director TaeKwonDo Sunshine State Games
· 2001 Junior Olympic TaeKwonDo Director
· 2010 Appointed US National Demonstration Team Director
· 2012 Champion of Breaking at World Competition
· 2013 & 2015 Team Leader for USA Team in World Championship
· Led multiple individuals & teams to World Championship Wins
· Best Coach Award in World TaeKwonDo Championship
· Experienced as a Competitor, Coach, Chairman, Referee, and Jury in numerous tournaments, including Olympic Games
Master John Choi
5th Dan Black Belt
· Life long martial arts practitioner
· Experienced in teaching all age groups
· Certified as an Instructor in multiple areas
· Self Defense Instructor
· Use of Deadly Force Instructor
Other Masters & Instructors
Varying Levels of Experience
We have numerous other instructors that vary in their specialties and backgrounds. They focus on teaching their specialty or background in varying classes at World TaeKwonDo USA.