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MASTER, SEUNG-HYUN LEE

✯ 7th Dan Certified KUKKIWON Black Belt
✯ 20 years of experience KUKKIWON Certified Coach, Instructor & Referee

Tae Kwon Do from South Korea.

We teach Traditional Taekwondo, and You can learn from the Best Korean Master.

By having an environment that is based on respect and discipline, everyone can benefit from Master Lee’s Taekwondo no matter what age, gender, or experience."

 

➤ Yong Gok middle school, Sparring Team

➤ Hyo Sung high school, Sparring Team
➤ Bachelor of Arts Degree in Taekwondo from Woo Suk University
➤ Graduate School from Korea National Sport University, Personal Development Health and Physical Education

✿ Woo Suk University Taekwondo Demonstration, Team Leader
✿ 1st Tri-State Annual Tournament New Jersey Referee & Demonstration, Team Coach
✿ 2015-2017 New York Times Square Taekwondo Festival Demonstration, Team Coach
✿ 2017 New York International Taekwondo Championship, Team Coach

✿ 2025 Texas State Taekwondo Association, Tournament Director

MANAGER

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JEE-YOON KOOK

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CRYSTAL STEEBY

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

Master Lee’s Taekwondo Leadership class helps Black Belt students improve their leadership skills. The program focuses on public speaking, group management, and conflict resolution. Students also participate in community service projects to become valuable community members.​

Jr. Leadership students assist in classes, building confidence and time management skills. Seeing them in leadership roles inspires others to do the same. Public speaking can be intimidating, but teaching others boosts confidence in leading and speaking in front of groups.

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JACK STANCLIFFE

2nd Dan Black Belt

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MATTHEW OPOKA

1st Dan Black Belt

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AVERY BYRD

1st Dan Black Belt

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WILLIAM LUU

1st Dan Black Belt

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WHAT IS TAEKWONDO?

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Tae  Kwon  Do (also known as Taekwondo) is the art of self defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae(foot), Kwon(hand), Do(art of way).

TAEKWONDO IN THE UNITED STATES

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The introduction of Tae  Kwon  Do in the United States began during the 1950’s when a handful of pioneering master instructors travelled to America to spread the art. Throughout the next few decades Tae  Kwon  Do grew in popularity, not only as a martial art, but as an international sport.

 

In 1973, Korea hosted the first  Tae  Kwon  Do  World Championships. In that same year, the  World Taekwondo Federation was established as the international governing body for  the sport aspects of Tae  Kwon  Do. Today the Federation counts 120 separate countries as its members, representing 20 million practitioners. These numbers earn Tae  Kwon  Do the distinction of being the most practiced martial art in the world.

 

Tae Kwon Do first gained acceptance as an Olympic sport when it appeared as a demonstration event in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Tae Kwon Do became a full medal sport competition beginning in 2000 at the Sydney Olympics.

HISTORY OF TAEKWONDO

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One of the earliest clues of Tae Kwon Do’s existence is a mural painted on the wall of a tomb that was built in the Korean kingdom of Koguryo, between 37 BC and 66 AD. The drawing shows two unarmed figures facing each other in a Tae  Kwon  Do style stance. Additional drawings in the tomb show figures performing blocks and wearing uniforms similar to those used in modern day Tae  Kwon  Do training.

 

The advancement of Tae  Kwon  Do and its techniques developed as the country of Korea developed. There are examples and history of Tae Kwon Do training in virtually all the records of the different kingdoms that existed within the country throughout the centuries.

 

The highest form of the ancient art was achieved in the kingdom of Silla. This tiny kingdom constantly faced attacks and opposition from larger and stronger areas. As a result the ruler of the kingdom, King Jin Heung, established an elite group of warriors called the “Hwarang” or “Flower of Youth”.

 

The Hwarang consisted of the sons of nobles within the kingdom. They were carefully selected and formally trained in all aspects of military skills including unarmed combat, which at the time was known as Tae Kyon. It is significant that the Hwarang were taught not only the importance of developing their bodies, but their minds and spirits as well. In addition to fighting techniques, the young warriors were instructed in history, poetry, and philosophy. The entire body of study was known as Hwarang Do. The Hwarang gained skills not only for battle, but for daily life. This relates directly to modern Tae  Kwon  Do training, which provides self defense skills as well as improved character, self-discipline, and confidence that can be applied to any task.

Following the Silla dynasty came the Koryo dynasty (935 AD – 1352 AD) from which Korea takes its name. Martial arts practice, known as Subak Do, became popular as an organized sport with detailed rules. The royal family sponsored competitions and demonstrations, and martial arts became deeply rooted in Korean culture.

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