Master Woo
Master Youngkong Woo, a fifth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a third degree black belt in Hapkido and a second degree black belt in Tuk Kong martial arts from Military Special Forces, has over 30 years experience in the martial arts field. Master Woo began training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 6 years old. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Tae Kwon Do in 2008 from South Korea’s top martial arts school – Yong In University.
Master Woo is certified in many aspects of Tae Kwon Do:
Certified as a Master Instructor (2005)
Certified children’s physical education leader (2002)
Certified in Sports Massage (2006)
Korea Tae Kwon Do Association certified referee (2005)
Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism certified (2005)
Master Woo was a former member of the world famous Korean Tigers Demonstration Team from 2002-2004. In 2007, he competed in the U.S Open Tae Kwon Do Championship and received a gold medal. In 2008 Master Woo Sup Kim, the founder of Tiger Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do, and the 2012 U.S. Olympic Taekwondo team captain, recruited Master Woo from Korea to become a Master Instructor in one of his Tae Kwon Do schools in High Point, North Carolina. The High Point location serves over 400 students, ranging in age from 3 – 79 years old. The Tiger Kim’s organization serves over 1,500 students among 4 schools. Master Woo led the Tiger Kim’s Elite Demonstration team to 3 international titles and 10 first place national championships.
