Master Instructors
Master Sung-Soo Kim, Head Instructor
Email Master Kim: taigontkd@lakestevenstaekwondo.com
Master Sung Soo Kim, former korean state champion and member of The World Famous Korean Tiger Team - South Korea Professional Demonstration Team. The Korean Tiger Demo Team tours around the world performing the best of the best taekwondo techniques. Master Kim holds a degree in Physical Education in Taekwondo from Yong In University, and has 30 years of experience in martial arts. Master Kim joined with others Yong In Taigon graduates masters of the Korean Tiger Demo team to teach all over the world, and she is recognized by international federations. She has taken numerous medals in forms and sparring in South Korea tournaments.
Under Master Kim's leadership, Yong In TAIGON Taekwondo is able to obtain kukkiwon certifications, amendments, training seminars, professional advise, approved programs and support from the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Kukkiwon in Korea.
Master Kim credentials includes:
- 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
- 4th Degree Black Belt in KickBoxing
- 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo
- Master Instructor Certification
- Taekwondo Referee Certification
- Former Korea State Champion
- Certified in Chiropractic Therapy
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Certified Sport Massage Therapy
Master Santiago, SFC/E7 USA ARMY RETIRED
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,ONE Nation under GOD,indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Email Master Santiago at: godlistens@taigontkd.com
Master Santiago, 4th Degree Black Belt certified by the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)Headquarters.Master Santiago says: I have honorably retired as a SFC/E7 from The United States Army (21 years). I hold a degree in Casework Counseling and Computer Information System. My experience as an ARMY soldier was very instructional, and I am very thankful for that. In the US Army, I received different types of special physical training opportunities; but the one that I admired the most was my martial arts training. I took discipline to a higher level of expectancy which increased my self-confidence, respect for myself and others, determination to do what is necessary to achieve greater goals and grow as a leader, and because the rewards through rank structure as you advance in your skill level. I want to thank God for setting up the pace in my life to achieve more than goals - but spiritual freedom as well. I considered myself to be an anointed fighter for the Lord in: -
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Taekwondo
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Karate
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kungfu
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Jiujitsu
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Combat Self Defense
Each of us are still learning and growing and it's not too late to apply our capacities for hope, belief, and faith in learning anything that you set your mind to. Believe in yourself and the wonderful journey of making a difference in someone else's life is yours; then, pass your gift on to someone else. LIVE ON! Always think on a higher dimension and give God the praise knowing that trials test your faith, your foundation, and what you are truly made of. Forgive yourself and others, and let God turn situations around. Live your life carefully taking care of even the small moments of your own life (stop, meditate in the character of God, feed your spiritual man just as good as you feed your outer man (flesh/body) then character will take care of itself as you continue to live life more abundantly.
Psalms 144:1 “Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and in whom I trust.”
JESUS LOVES YOU!
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