Our
Vision
To maintain and develop only students who adhere to and maintain the five benefits of Taekwondo. To train, monitor and maintain only; the students who show respect for self, others, and country and students who show determination and discipline.
Instructors at
World Champion Taekwondo Southbury
Our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in martial arts and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
Head Master
Chris Youn
- 4th Dan Black Belt from World TaeKwonDo Federation from KOREA
- Training over 30 years (since 1985)
- Coach at SCSU Taekwondo Team
- Taught Taekwondo at Elm City Middle School (2011 – 2013)
- Taught Taekwondo at Nathan Hale School (2013 – 2016)
- Certified American Taekwonndo United (ATU) National Coach and Referee (since 2017)
- Certified USA Taekwondo Referee and Coach (since 2010 to present)
- Trained Kumdo/Korean Sword Fight (1995 – 2000) and Hapkido(1985)
- Member of World Champion Taekwondo Master Demonstration Team
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Part-Time Instructor
Iris Youn
- 2nd Degree Black Belt from World TaeKwonDo Federation
- Gold Medalist in many Connecticut State Tournaments and USAT tournaments
- Gold Medalist Form in New York International Championship (2017)
- Gold Medalist Sparring in New York International Championship (2017)
- Bronze Medalist Form in American Taekwondo United National Championship (Orlando, FL 2017)
- Silver Medalist Form in American Taekwondo United National Championship (Orlando, FL 2017)
- Certified USAT Referee 2017
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