이주원 · Head Instructor

Master Joowon Lee

Kukkiwon-certified 6th Dan. U.S. National Champion. Over a decade of teaching.

Kukkiwon-Certified 6th Dan Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt

Parents often call him Master Johnny in their reviews.

경력Professional Experience

A career built on two continents

2014–2016

Taekwondo Master, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

United Republic of Tanzania

Appointed by KOICA as a national Taekwondo master to the United Republic of Tanzania.
Delivered technical instruction and implemented strategic training programs for the Tanzania Police Academy and the Tanzania National Taekwondo Team.
Developed curriculum, taught Taekwondo and police self-defense, and trained police instructors for national and international competitions.

Over a decade

Instructor & Competition Team Coach

Over a decade of comprehensive teaching experience.
More than five years of leadership coaching competitive teams, producing multiple state, regional, and national champions.
Guided athletes who qualified for and competed in USA National Team Trials.

Master Lee's competition team at the 2024 Gwangju Open International Championships, Master Lee at center — Master Lee (center) with his team at the 2024 Gwangju Open International Championships — from his previous school.

선수 경력Competitive Record

Champion, then coach of champions

Multiple-time California State Champion
U.S. National Champion
Medalist at the U.S. Open, Korea Open, and World Taekwondo Hanmadang

Students from Master Lee's previous school on the podium at a Stanford Taekwondo tournament — On the podium at a Stanford Taekwondo tournament — from his previous school.

A large team from Master Lee's previous school holding California State medals — A competition team with California State medals — from his previous school.

Two students from Master Lee's previous school with medals at the USA Dream Open — Two students with medals at the USA Dream Open — from his previous school.

수상 경력Honors & Awards

Recognized on and off the mat

Master Lee holding his 2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang certificate and bronze medal — Master Lee with his certificate and bronze medal from the 2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang.

Best Male Referee of the Year
2025
National Collegiate Taekwondo Association
Certificate of Commendation
2024
2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang — Authorized Poomsae, Male Senior 1, 3rd place
Certificate of Appreciation
Tanzania Police Force

사명School Mission

Our Mission

Empower future leaders through high-quality instruction, character development, and a supportive training environment.

We are committed to delivering exceptional martial arts education that cultivates confidence, discipline, and leadership in every student.

World-Class Instruction

Train with champions. Our instructors include multiple state, regional, and U.S. national titleholders, plus international medalists. Martial arts is our passion, and our mission is to inspire and empower every student.

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