Our Instructors

Instructor Nadya Kim

"I believe that Tae Kwon Do is a dynamic sport where everyone can find something to benefit from and love. I'm sure that my experience in winning numerous competitions, along with my years of experience in teaching, will help any student to achieve goals that s/he never thought were possible to reach." -Instructor Nadya Kim

Martial Arts Degrees

• 4th Degree Han Min Jok Hap Ki Do
• 3rd Degree Tae kwon Do

Championships

• 18th Junior Olympic TKD National Championship in 1998 - Gold
• 19th Junior Olympic TKD National Championship in 1999 - Gold
• California State TKD Championship in 1998 - Gold
• California State TKD Championship in 1999 - Gold
• California State TKD Championship in 2000 - Gold
• California State TKD Championship in 2001 - Gold
• 29th Annual UC Open TKD Championship - Gold
• 30th Annual UC Open TKD Championship - Gold
• 31st Annual UC Open TKD Championship - Gold
• (Competed in over 50 Local tournaments - placed all Gold, except 4 Silver.)

History

Instructor Nadya Kim has been training in Tae Kwon Do since she was 15 years old. She began her training in Russia and continued it in the United States. She started competing in tournaments at the age of 16 and has since won numerous martial arts competitions at both the state and national levels. She has been coaching for the last six years and incorporates her winning strategies into her work with students to help them achieve their full potential.

 

Master Joon-Tae Kim

"My goal is not simply to teach the physical aspects of Korean martial arts, but to instill in my students confidence that is gained through Humbleness, perseverance, achievement, humility, and respect." -Master Joon-Tae Kim

• Gongkwon Yusul USA Director
• 2009 World Martial Arts Magazine Hall Of Fame Award Recipient for Outstanding Competitive Instruction
• NCTA Co-Chair of Promotion Committee
• Former CUTA Sparring Coach

Martial Arts Degrees

• 4th Degree Hap Ki Do
• 4th Degree Tae Kwon Do
• 2nd Degree Hap Ki Sool
• 2nd Degree Gongkwon Yusul
  

History

Master Joon-Tae Kim started his Tae Kwon Do training in Korea at the age of 5. When he became 13 years old, he joined Nam Seoul Hapkido Academy (Kuk Sool, under Master Ko and Grand Master Yoo). In Korea, he has won numerous tournaments in both Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. He has also enhanced his martial arts knowledge by training in Kick Boxing and Korean Grappling and Ground Techniques. Master Kim has been teaching in the United States since 1999 and has been involved with demonstrations at numerous martial arts events throughout the Northern California. Currently, Master Kim is a member of the CUTA (California Unified Tae Kwon Do Association) and was elected as one of the 4 sparring coaches for the Northern California State Sparring Team. He brings into his teaching years of experience, along with a thorough knowledge of, and a deep passion for, the sport.