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

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.