ABOUT US
GRAND MASTER
SUNG CHAN CHANG
Grand Master Sung-Chan Chang has over 38 years of martial arts experience. Grand Master Chang is a Seventh degree black belt in the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo, certified by the Kukkiwon. The Kukkiwon is the official World Headquarters for authentic Taekwondo. Grand Master Chang was born in South Korea, and is a graduate of the world famous Yong-In University, where he was awarded a Master’s degree in Sports Management, specializing in Taekwondo. Grand Master Chang is also a Seventh degree black belt in Yongmoodo. Grand Master Chang is one of the elite few who is not only a Master in the arts of Taekwondo and Yongmoodo, but also has a formal university graduate degree in physical education and teaching.
At the core of our philosophy is that we must take proper care of our bodies and minds. In order to advance as martial artists, we must practice Taekwondo. However, it is essential to incorporate quiet time, proper diet and hydration, and rest. We must also think positively, avoid speaking negatively at all times and serve others. By practicing these things daily to keep our bodies, minds, and spirits in good health, we will begin to increase our positive energy. We remind students that internal change (eliminating bad habits) is never swift and will not be as recognizable as the external changes the body shows from the physical training that occurs. Yet the internal changes are more important and are absolutely essential to succeed as a Taekwondo practitioner.
Background
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Graduated From Yong-In University ( Taekwondo specializing )
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Yong-In University, Master’s degree in Sports Management, specializing
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7th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
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4th Degree Black Belt kick boxing
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1994-2012 Korea YIMJIN Martial Arts Grand Master
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The World Taekwondo Championship Competitive Sparring Gold Medalist In Korea.
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Certified Taekwondo 3rd Class Sparring Referee (Form Kukkiwon)
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Certified in 2nd Class Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
GRAND MASTER
JOON CHI
8th Degree Black Belt Judo
8th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
Official -- 1976 until present
Started Judo and Taekwondo official in 1976
Attained International Referee status in Judo and Taekwondo 1982
Olympic License in 1987 for Judo and Taekwondo
Past member of Pan American Judo Union Referee Commission Member (42 countries)
Olympic Referee in Atlanta 1996
Paralympics Referee in Atlanta 1996
Olympic Referee in Sidney 2000
Referee 5 times for Judo World Championships (Spain, France, England, Egypt and Germany)
Referee for World Taekwondo Championships in Denmark in 1983
Pan Am Olympic Games referee 2 times (Canada and Brazil)
US Taekwondo National Championships Referee 10 times
Memberships
Sixth Ring Member of US Olympic Committee
US Judo Life Member and Referee Commission Member
World Taekwondo Federation Member
US Taekwondo Union Past Vice Chair of Referee Committee
Past President of Minnesota Taekwondo Association
Awards
NW Airlines President's Excellence Award
International Olympic Committee Appreciation Awards
US Olympic Committee Awards
US Judo and World Taekwondo Federation Awards
Inducted into Pan American Judo Union Hall of Fame in 2008
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Master Chang's Staff
MASTER
Yunseo Chang
INSTRUCTOR
Yuna Chang
4th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
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15 years of Taekwondo experience
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Develop class curriculum, exercises, and drills to meet the varying needs of students under Grandmaster Chang.
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Promote respect and discipline through individual challenges, partner work, and group activities.
3rd Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
INSTRUCTOR
Marcus Niles
2nd Degree Black Belt Taekwondo