Grand Master Dragon Kim, Jin Young
Grand Master Kim earned a 9th-degree black belt in 1982 in Seoul, Korea before immigrating to the United States of America. He has a lifetime of accolades and accomplishments, including being recognized by the Kukkiwon former and present president, the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, and the Korean Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for his continued growth of the sport of Taekwondo and his hard work on diversity and inclusion.
Belts Currently Held
Kukkiwon 9th Degree – World Taekwondo Headquarters
Moo Duk Kwan 9th Degree – Korea Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo Association
Certificates and Offices Held
Korea Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo Association – Senior Vise PresidentKukkiwon Advisory Committee – International Referee
World Taekwondo Master Union – Former President
Certified 1st Class Taekwondo Master
Certified 1st Class Taekwondo Judge
Certified 1st Class Taekwondo Referee
Assistant Instructor Siddharth “Sid” Chawla
My name is Siddharth Kumar Chawla, I have been training in various Martial Arts since I was 5 years old. The majority of my training was done in California, USA, and Bangkok, Thailand. I have relocated to Texas and currently hold a 2nd-degree black belt training under Grand Master Kim, Jin Young.
Belts Currently Held
Kukkiwon 2nd Degree – World Taekwondo Headquarters
Moo Duk Kwan 2nd Degree – Korea Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo Association
Various Martial Arts Studied include
Dragon Kim Tae Kwon Do
USA Martial Arts (Tae Kwon Do)
Peninsula Thai Kickboxing
Combat Fitness (Muay Thai)A
Dragon Rhythm Shaolin Kung Fu
Assistant Instructor Travis Halphen
I have been in Martial Arts since the age of 6 years old. I have studied a variety of martial arts and physical training throughout my life. It is a joy to be able to train with my family and I currently train with my wife Rachel (blue belt), son Jon (1st Poom Black Belt), and soon daughter Nicole. It is an important part of the experience I had as a child and I have carried that over into my adulthood. I am a proud student of Grand Master Dragon Kim.
Belts Currently Held
Kukkiwon 2nd Degree – World Taekwondo Headquarters
Moo Duk Kwan 2nd Degree – Korea Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo Association
Various Martial Arts and Physical Training:
Dragon Kim Taekwondo
Boxing
Collegiate Powerlifting (LSU) – USAPL
Judo/Jujitsu
Shotokan Karate
Assistant Instructor Bryan Creel
I have been practicing Taekwondo for 15 years under Grand Master Kim. I also love wrestling, spending over 15 years competing winning multiple Oklahoma State titles.
Belts Currently Held
Kukkiwon 2nd Degree – World Taekwondo Headquarters
Various Martial Arts and Physical Training:
High School Oklahoma State Wrestling Champion – 2013 Team State Champion & 2011 Individual State Champion
Jr. High School Oklahoma State Wrestling Champion
Class availability for all skill levels, contact us anytime to schedule a free trial class.