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Master Kim, 7th Dan Kukkiwon and founder of the Academy, teaches every day of the week, alternating with his instructors depending on the day and the club.
Originally from Korea, he has been teaching for over 40 years, to both children and adults.
A former sparring competitor with the Belgian national team and military elite athlete, he participated in the World Championships in Barcelona in 1987.
He continues to contribute to the development of taekwondo by introducing thousands of young people to the art through school programmes across the country.
He constantly expands his knowledge by regularly attending seminars, training sessions, updates, and exams organised by Kukkiwon in Seoul.
Each of his Dan grades was presented before a Korean examination jury.
Grand Master Kim teaches with heart and dedication, tirelessly and passionately promoting taekwondo and the values of this martial art.
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Why does Master Kim follow the Kukkiwon pathway (World Headquarters in South Korea) for himself and his students?
His goal is to award globally recognised diplomas that remain valid long-term and are accepted by all official bodies. In the interest of continuity, he offers his students the same opportunities and access that he himself received, with the potential for constant progression through official qualifications recognised worldwide (black belt, instructor, judge/examiner, referee, coach, granting ranks, etc.).
Kukkiwon is the only universal authority for recognised taekwondo instruction and is also the body that grants recognition to national federations in each country.
With more than 90 million members, its role is to regulate and standardise taekwondo practice around the world.
Master Kim’s teaching is mainly focused on martial values and self-defence.
Citations & Recognitions
World Taekwondo Federation – WTF
Official World Taekwondo Federation
South Korea – (12/2008)
Kukkiwon KMS
Official World Taekwondo Organisation
South Korea – (12/2011)
Hall of Fame (USA)
United States – (08/2019)
ABFT
French-Speaking Belgian Taekwondo Federation
Belgium – (12/2019)
Kukkiwon Dan & Certificates
Diplomas & Certifications
- April 2019 : Belgium Director for the “Taekwondo Hall of Fame”
- March 2018 : International Coach (World Taekwondo Europe)
- Nov 2015 : Kukkiwon Judge–Examiner Class II – No. 2018004
- Sept 2015 : National Hanmadang Referee
- July 2014 : Kukkiwon International Master Instructor – Level 2 – No. 2636002 (Diploma - Instructor Level 2)
- Nov 2013 : 7th Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon (Diploma 7th Dan)
- Oct 2013 : National Poomsae Referee (Link diploma)
- July 2011 : Kukkiwon International Master Instructor – Level 3 – No. 3623007 (Link diploma)
- 2008 : 5th Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon (Link diploma)
- 2008 : Adeps Initiator – Taekwondo
- 1997 : 4th Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon (Link diploma)
- 1994 : 3rd Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon (Link diploma)
- 1992 : 2nd Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon (Link diploma)
- 1991 : 1st Dan Taekwondo Kukkiwon (Link diploma)
- 1987–1988 : Belgian Military Elite Taekwondo
- 05.05.1984 : 1st Dan Soo Bahk Do, awarded by the late Grandmaster Hwang Kee (Link diploma)
- Studies in Physical Education
- 1977–1983 : Judo training
Courses, Seminars & Training
- Nov 2015 : Kukkiwon/ETU Judge–Examiner Seminar (Class II), Austria
- Sept 2015 : National Hanmadang Referee Training
- July 2014 : Training in Korea – Taekwondowon & Kukkiwon (Link certificate)
- Nov 2013 : Intensive 2-day seminar (Germany) with GM Ik Pil Kang, 8th Dan
- March 2013 : Taekwondo Training Camp – GM Kim Jong Wan, 9th Dan
- July 2013 : Kukkiwon 28th Foreign Instructor Training Course (Link certificate)
- July 2013 : Taekwondo Leaders Forum – Seoul
- July 2013 : International training – Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea (Link certificate)
- July 2011 : Kukkiwon 23rd Foreign Instructor Course (Link certificate)
- July 2011 : International camp – Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea (Link certificate)
- July 2009 : Kukkiwon training – Korea (Link certificate)
- July 2009 : Chosun University International Camp – Korea (Link certificate)
- Poomsae seminar (VTB) (Link certificate)
- 1982–1986 : Soo Bahk Do training
- Direct student of the late GM Beom Jhoo Lee, 9th Dan
Taekwondo Promotion Activities
- Present : Coach and referee at competitions
- 2012–2015 : Olympic mission sponsored by Coca-Cola (lessons for 9000+ children)
- 2013 : Taekwondo teacher training for PE instructors (CECP)
- 2011–2014 : Taekwondo initiations in primary schools (Walloon Brabant)
- 2009 : Promotional TV spot for the Korea Festival (Bozar) (Link)
- 29.12.2008 : Recognition from the President of WTF, Dr Chungwon Choue
- 2008–2009 : Seminar leader in Athens, Greece
- 2004 : Fight choreography for a dance company
- 1999 : Certificate of visit – Kukkiwon
- 1993–present : Taekwondo initiations in Belgian schools (See references)
- 1984–1987 : Member of Soo Bahk Do & Taekwondo demo team
Competitions
- 2006 : Wallonia Taekwondo Champion (Technical)
- 2000 : Competitor in Open Technical Championship (Namur/Luxembourg)
- 1987–1990 : Multiple international & national champion (sparring)
- 1987 : Competitor at the 8th World Taekwondo Championships, Barcelona (Top 10) (Link certificate)
- 1987 : Participation in an international training camp in preparation for the World Championships with Master Park Soo Nam (Link certificate)
- 1986–1990 : Member of Belgian National Taekwondo Team
- 1982–1987 : Multiple champion in Soo Bahk Do – Tangsoodo
- 1983 : Participation in Judo Brabant Championship
- 1980 : Belgian Catholic Schools Judo Champion
Last edited: 11/12/2025
