Meet the World-Class

Masters & Instructors

A family run business | Generations of World Champions

Grandmaster

Jin Ki Lim

A name synonymous with excellence.

From being the 1980 Pro TaeKwonDo Asia Champion to the 2009 World Champion in the 12th IMAF World Cup of Martial Arts, his legacy is a testament to dedication and mastery.

1980 Pro TaeKwonDo Asia Champion
1981 1st Place in the 1981 World Games in TaeKwonDo
2007 Vice President of California TaeKwonDo United (CTU)
2007 Coach for USA National Team
2007 Bodyguard for Korea President Park, Geun-hye
2009 World Champion in 12th IMAF World Cup of Martial Arts
2009 9th Dan TaeKwonDo Kukkiwon (01015386)
2010 6th Degree in International Hapkido Federation (600627)
2011 1st Class Qualification for TaeKwonDo (1621004)
2012 United States National Defense Corps., G4, 8th Division, 3 Brigade, 3 Battalion, Major Jin Ki Lim
2014 Vice President of American TaeKwonDo United (ATU)
2014 Certified 1st Class International Referee
2015 JK TaeKwonDo World Invitational TaeKwonDo Championship Director
2015 Elected as 5th California Unified Taekwondo Association (CUTA) President
2018 California International Taekwondo Tournament Director
2018 CAITKD Committee Chairman and President
2019 California International Taekwondo Tournament Director
2019 CAITKD Championship Executive Director
2023 California International Taekwondo Tournament Director
2025 California International Taekwondo Tournament Director

Grandmaster

Yong D. Choi

2025 Hanmadang World Champion
9th Dan Taekwondo Grandmaster
President of the World Professional Taekwondo Federation
President of the World Practical Taekwondo Federation

master

Tae Hyung Lim

I began my Martial Arts journey at 4, and the positive impact on my life was remarkable. I learned life skills I would have not learned elsewhere, and shaped me into the person I am today.

Jr and Sr National Champion of USA & Korea

Former USA and KOREA National Team Member
§ International Competitor with over 100 + Championship
6th Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon
3rd Class International Instructor Qualification
CAITKD Tournament Director (2018,2019,2023, 2025)
Mixed Martial Artist with 30+ years
Trained in Taekwondo , Boxing, Hapkido, Kumdo, Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestling and Shaolin Kungfu.

Grandmaster

Sung Gook Han

National-Level Taekwondo Athlete (Elementary to High School)
Competed as a student athlete from elementary through high school, earning multiple national titles.
Built a solid technical foundation and honed high-level competitive skills through extensive real-world experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Taekwondo – Yong In University, South Korea
Majored in Taekwondo at Korea’s premier martial arts university.
Completed structured training, academic coursework, and performed in official university demonstrations and competitions.
Head Coach – Republic of Korea Marine Corps Taekwondo Demonstration Team
Directed the official Marine Corps Taekwondo Demonstration Team.
Oversaw technical instruction, tactical preparation, physical conditioning, and team performance management.
Promoted Taekwondo within the military and represented the Marine Corps in national and public events.
Tournament Director – California Taekwondo Championships (3 Editions)
Planned, organized, and managed three large-scale Taekwondo championship events in California.
Led event logistics, referee coordination, athlete management, and on-site operations.
Professional Logistics & Transportation Career
Operated large commercial vehicles in the logistics industry.
Developed strong discipline, time management, and safety expertise through hands-on field experience.
30+ Years of Taekwondo Instruction
Trained students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors.
Focused on cultivating technical mastery, physical excellence, discipline, respect, and mental resilience.

Grandmaster

Joseph Baekyun Oh

Missionary Taekwondo Instructor in Mexico

Missionary Joseph Baekyun Oh is currently serving in Mexico as an ordained deacon and Overseas Missions Team Leader at Living Water Mission Church in America.

Through the name of K-Taekwondo, he operates a Taekwondo school that is not for commercial profit, but for missionary purposes.

This is not a business-driven dojang.

Instead, it is a ministry-focused Taekwondo program where students are taught free of charge, reaching local children and youth through martial arts training combined with character development and Christian values.

K-Taekwondo proudly supports and sponsors this missionary Taekwondo ministry in Mexico.

Through Taekwondo, we aim to build the next generation — strengthening both character and faith.

We sincerely appreciate your continued interest, support, and prayers for this meaningful mission work.

Master Joseph Baekyun Oh

(Missionary Joseph, Baekyun Oh)

Ordained Deacon and Overseas Missions Team Leader, Living Water Mission Church in America
Appointed Missionary to Tecate, Mexico by Living Water Mission Church (November 24, 2024)
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.), Dae Han Theological Seminary (May 15, 2016)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (PTSA) (June 4, 2022)
Kukkiwon Certified 7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo
Former Member, Kukkiwon Korea National Taekwondo Demonstration Team
Performer, 1988 Seoul Olympic Games Taekwondo Demonstration Team
Former Member, Hallelujah Taekwondo Mission Demonstration Team
Former Vice President, CTU (California Taekwondo United), USA
Former Head Instructor, U.S. Taekwondo Team
Current Instructor and Missionary, Hallelujah Taekwondo Mission, Tecate & Tijuana, Mexico
Current Advisor, FTA (Federal Taekwondo Association of America)
Current Director, Mexico Branch of the U.S. K-TAEKWONDO Association

master Brian BAe

Master Brian Bae

Master has dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of Taekwondo. He began training in Korea at an early age and graduated from a prestigious Taekwondo middle and high school, where he became a multiple-time champion in national-level competitions. He later represented the military in official tournaments, earning top placements and honors.

For over 28 years in the United States, Master has been teaching and operating Taekwondo schools, helping students grow not only as martial artists but also as confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals. As a coach, he has guided many students to success at regional and national championships, developing gold medalists as well as future leaders in and out of the dojang.

Master currently serves as the Secretary General of the California Taekwondo Association, where he supports the Taekwondo community through leadership, education, and tournament organization.

He is committed to creating a positive and safe environment where every child can build confidence, character, focus, and lifelong healthy habits through Taekwondo.

Credentials

• Kukkiwon Certified 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo

• 3rd Dan Black Belt in Hapkido