World Champion Masters
Our Founder: Grandmaster CJ PARK, Ph.D.
| 1989-1995 | Ph.D. College of Health and Human Performance, Sports and Recreation, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. USA |
| 1983-1980 | M.S. in Physical Education, Korean National Sports University, Seoul, Korea |
| 1979-1983 | B.S. in Physical Education, Korean National Sports University, Seoul, Korea |
| 2022 – Pres. | Council member, World Taekwondo (WT), International Federation authoriized by International Olympic Committee (IOC) |
| 2021 – 2021 | President, Pan American/USA Tae Kwon Do grandmasters Federation |
| 2020 – Pres. | Director, Board of Directors, KUKKIWON, the World Tae Kwon Do H.Q, in South Korea |
| 2015 – 2015 | USA team leader, 28th Gwang-ju (Republic of Korea) Summer Universiade – FISU |
| 2015 – Pres. | Secretary General, United States Tae Kwon Do & Martial Arts Grandmasters Federation |
| 2015 – Pres. | Vice President, US National Collegiate Tae Kwon Do Association |
| 2012 – Pres. | International relationship coordinator, Center for sports Management, George Mason University |
| 2002 – Pres. | Faculty, George Mason University, College of Education and Human Development |
| 2004 – 2006 | President, Virginia State Taekwondo Association Inc., State Governing Body of U.S. Olympic Committee. |
| 2003 – 2004 | Head Coach, USA National Taekwondo Team, 2003 Germany World Championship. |
| 2001 – 2002 | Assistant Professor, Kings Park University. |
| 2000 – 2003 | Instructor for Tae Kwon Do Master’s Licensing Program and Coaching Science Committee, United States Tae Kwon Do Union. |
| 1995 – Pres. | President & Master Instructor at U. S. Tae Kwon Do Academy H.Q. Falls Church, VA, USA |
| 1980 – 1987 | Assistant to the President of the Korean Olympic Committee, Seoul, Korea |
| 1984 – 1980 | Faculty member, Korean National Sports University, Seoul, Korea |
- Martial Arts Programs for Stress Management
- History and Philosophy of Asian Martial Arts. Fitness, and Self-Defense
- Social Psychology of Sports and Leisure; Research Methods
- Sports Psychology
- Sport Management
| 2015 | Obtained 9th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon, the World TaeKwon Do H.Q, Seoul, Korea. |
| 2004 | Obtained 8th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon, the World TaeKwon Do H.Q, Seoul, Korea. |
| 2001 | Completed Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster license course conducted by United States Tae Kwon Do Union, Chicago, USA, 40 years experience in martial arts. |
| 2000 | Received Appreciation Award from American Cancer Society |
| 1999 | Received a Special Citation from Dr. Un Yong Kim, Vice President of International Olympic Committee. |
| 1998 | Received a Citation for outstanding community service from Congressman Mr. Tomas Davis of 11 th District, Virginia |
| 1987 | International Tae Kwon Do Referee |
| 1982 | World Champion, Welter Weight, in the 5th World Tae Kwon Do Championships in Ecuador |
| 1982 | Awarded the order of “White Horse” for outstanding achievement in sport by President of Republic of Korea |
- Washington First Baptist Church , born again Christian (born again in Dec. 1989).
- Alliance for American Physical Education, Health, Recreation, and Dance
- Alliance for Korean Physical Education, Health, Recreation, and Dance
- International Council for Physical Education, Health, Recreation, Dance, and sport
- United States Tae Kwon Do Union
- World Tae Kwon Do Federation
- International Sport Society
- Chun Jae Park. A study on the Philosophy of King Jung Jo of Cho Sun Dynasty in Martial Arts, Article presented at the International conference for discovering the King Jung Jo’s achievement, in Suwon Korea, 197-218, 2009.
- Chun Jae Park, The prospects of hosting international sports events, Article presented at the International conference for the research institute of international sports diplomacy, in Seoul Korea, 26-39, 2007.
- Chun Jae Park and Seung K. Dong. Study on the relationship between low abdomen breathing of martial arts and breaking power enhancement, International Society for Cultural Studies, in press.
- Chun Jae Park. Interaction Effects of perceived Freedom and Companionship on Life Stress-Depression Relationship, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport, 2004.
- Chun Jae Park. A Study on the Relationship between Active Life Style and Leisure Sport Participation and Health, International Society for Cultural Studies, Vol.3, 24, 165-192, 2000.
- Chun Jae Park. Self-esteem as a mediator of the Relationship between Tae Kwon Do Participation and Aggression. 42nd World Congress of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport, in Egypt, 105, 1999.
- Chun Jae Park and Iso-Ahola S. Leisure-related Social Support and Self-determination as Buffers of Stress Illness relationship. Journal of Leisure and recreation, Vol. 28, 3. 169-187, 1996
- Chun Jae Park and Seung K. Lee. The Moderating Effects of Tae Kwon Do Training Against Life Stress on Mental Health. Journal of Korean National University of Physical Education, Vol. 18, 1995.
- Chun Jae Park. Factors Affecting Home Residents’ Perception of Loneliness, Leisure Satisfaction and Leisure Activity. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, Vol. 36, 1995.
- Chun Jae Park and Seung K. Lee. The Effects of Referees and Outcomes of Games on the Aggression levels of Recreational Athletes. Journal of Korean National University of Physical Education, Vol. 13, 1995.
- Chun Jae Park. The Buffering effects of Leisure-generated Social Support and Self-determination Dispositions Against Life Stress on Mental and Physical Health. Doctoral Dissertation from University of Maryland, College Park. 1995.
- Chun Jae Park. Relationship between the Fundamental Distances of Tae Kwon Do Sparring and Round House Kick. Journal of Korean Tae Kwon Do Association. Vol. 23, 1985.
- Chun Jae Park. A Study on the Competition Distance of Tae Kwon Do Sparring, thesis for Master of Physical Education from Korean National University of Physical Education, 1996
Master Matthew Park
Master Matthew Park (4th Deg.) grew up within the walls of his father’s dojang, and proudly carries forward the lessons, skills, and values of the Grandmaster who raised him. Master Matthew believes in training students both mentally and physically, helping them build a strong foundation from a young age. By instilling core values such as courtesy, perseverance, self-discipline, and respect for themselves and others, he strives to show them the power of achieving balance between body and mind as they grow each day in their Taekwondo journey. His goal is to ensure every student who enters our school feels welcome, empowered, and capable of discovering their best self, taking the lessons of Taekwondo beyond to dojang into their everyday lives.
Master Mandimby "Andy" Raharison
Master Mandimby Raharison (4th Deg.), known here as Master Andy, has made martial arts the focus of his life from a very young age. An accomplished practitioner in Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo, Master Andy hopes to plant a seed for all students to have a lifelong relationship with martial arts for both self-defense and self-expression. Most importantly, his goal is to show Taekwondo and its core values can be used as a moral compass, guide, motivation, and support when facing life’s challenges each day. He believes the greatest form of self-love is self-discipline, and martial arts is the perfect medium to instill it in all people, regardless of when they begin their training.
“If you know the way broadly, you can see it in everything.” ~Miyamoto Musashi
A Letter From Grandmaster Park
