- mt.kim@hotmail.com
- 434 245 0202
Instructors
Master Kang (Head Master)
Master Kang has over 30 years of experience teaching Martial Arts to students of all ages. He graduated from Hanyang University in Seoul. He has been training in the martial arts since 1978 in Seoul, South Korea. In addition to traditional Tae Kwon Do training, Master Kang has trained in various other styles and specialization’s including Judo, Hapkido (self defense), Gum Do (sword), and various other Weapons. He immigrated to the United States in 2000 and started teaching Martial Arts at Mountain Kim Martial Arts Headquarter in Vienna, Virginia, until 2007. In the same year, he move to Charlottesville location.
Education/Training
Hanyang University, Seoul, SouthKorea
● Majored in the Coach & Training and College of Physical Education and Life Sports
Certificates/License
● World Taekwondo Federation, 8th Degree Dan in Tae Kwon Do
● World Taekwondo Federation Teaching License in Physical Education
● World Taekwondo Federation Sparring Coach Certificate
● World Taekwondo Federation Certified Referee
● World Taekwondo Federation Certified Master Instructor
● Judo Association, Black Belt
● Sports Massage Therapy Certification from Korea Sports Injury Prevention Movement Association, South Korea
● Chiropractic Certification from Korea Sports Injury Prevention Movement Association, South Korea
● Children’s Physical Education Certification, South Korea
Awards and Experiences
1984 – 1985 Korean Junior National Demonstration Team
1986 Junior Tae Kwon Do National Champion in South Korea
1987 – 1997 Tae Kwon Do National Champion in South Korea
1992 Tae Kwon Do World Champion in Fukuoka, Japan
1995 – 1997 Korea Military National Champion, Seongnum
1995 – 1997 South Korean Military Martial Arts Instructor
1996 Tae Kwon Do Coach for Korean Junior Olympics Teams
1996 – 1997 World Military International Champion in Seongnum, South Korea
2003 Outstanding Master Instructor for Mountain Kim Martial Arts
2007 Outstanding Master Instructor for Mountain Kim Martial Arts
2007 – 2008 Outstanding Master Instructor and Great Contribution to the Promotion of Tae Kwon Do for World Taekwondo Federation, Kukkiwon, South Korea
2013 Outstanding Master Instructor for Mountain Kim Martial Arts
Master Cindy
Master Cindy has more than 18 years of experience teaching Martial Arts to students of all ages since 1998. She has been training in the martial arts since 1998 in Front Royal, Virginia with her daughter, and start teaching at Mountain Kim Martial Arts since 2007 in different locations.
Certificates/License
● World Taekwondo Federation, 5th Degree Dan in Tae Kwon Do
● Certified in Adult and Children CPR+AED Certified in standard first Aid
● Certified Massage Therapist
● ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Awards and Experiences
2008 Mountain Kim Martial Arts Grand Champion
Master Dowel
Master Dowel start his martial arts training in 1978 at age of 12 with Japanese style. Since he found out about Korean style martial arts, he started to train both style together. The more he train, the more interesting he has toward Tae Kwon Do. Therefore, he decided to concentrate only training Tae Kwon Do since 2007. Along the way he have been a lot of experience in teaching martial arts with both Japanese and Korean styles.
Certificates/License
● World Taekwondo Federation, 5th Degree Dan in Tae Kwon Do
Awards and Experiences
2010 Mountain Kim Martial Arts Champion 2nd Place in Form
2011 Mountain Kim Martial Arts Champion 1st Place in Form
Instructor Papa
Instructor papa started teaching his first Tae Kwon Do class in Bussan and PA, Senegal. In 2003, he moved to the State. He becomes one of our outstanding instructors at our school since 2008.
Certificates/License
● World Taekwondo Federation, 3th Degree Dan in Tae Kwon Do
Awards and Experiences
1997 Senegalese Tae Kwon Do National Champion – 64 Kg.
1997 Senegalese Tae Kwon Do Ambassador Trophy Winner
1998 – 2000 Senegalese National Tae Kwon Do Team Selection
1999 Senegalese Tae Kwon Do National Champion – 64 Kg.