Member Of The World Taekwondo Federation, United States Taekwondo / North Carolina
Taekwondo Association, Korea Hapkido Federation, And Korea Gumdo Association
Headquarters Of International Martial Arts Association
•Traditional Korean Art Of Self-Defense
•Well Trained Staff Members
•Official Olympic Sport
•Family Environment
•The Most Popular Martial Art
•Many Exciting Events / Activities
•Top Quality Instruction
•Excellent Promotion Test System
•Hapkido & Gumdo
•Official Rank Certificates
•Tachi & Yoga
•Membership Card
•Men - Women - Children
•Hand Acupuncture
•All Ages Welcome!
•Weight Management Programs
•Family & Group Rates
•International Exchange Programs
•Choice Of Fee Plans To Suit Your Needs
•Demonstration Team / Black Belt Club
•We Accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express
•Birthday Parties / Gift Cretificates
•Morning, Afternoon, And Evening Classes - 6 Days A Week
•Variety Of Martial Arts Supplies
•After School Programs
•South Korea Tour
•Convenient Location
•Report Card Monitoring System
•5000 Sq. Ft. Facility
•Free Trial Lessons
•Monthly Newsletters, Newslines, And Dojang Handbook
•Competitions / Scholarships
•Private Lessons / Special Courses / Family Classes / Instructor
Courses
•Prepare Your Child’s Future -
Let Us Help!
•Learn From The Best! - Easily, Quickly, & Safely!!
•Serving Gaston County Since 1992
Personally Taught By International Master Instructor
(Certified By Kukkiwon / The World TKD Federation)
•Opened Pang’s U.S. Taekwondo/Hapkido Academy (Gastonia) In 1992 As The President / Owner
•Founder & President Of The International Martial Arts Association, Established In 2002
•Established In Martial Arts For 36 Years
•Educated At Koryo University (Seoul, S. Korea), Studied International Law & Taekwondo
•Instructor Of Taekwondo And Weapons For South Korea’s Army
•Certified International Master Instructor
•Certified International Referee
•7th Degree Taekwondo Black Belt
•6th Degree Hapkido Black Belt
•President of the NC State Bonguk-Gumdo Association
•16 Years Experience In Hand Acupuncture (Koryo Soojichim)
•Former North Carolina State Taekwondo Association Official (Presidential Adviser)
•Chairman of the North Carolina State Taekwondo Organization Executive Board of Directors and NCTO Advisory Board
•Director Of The Hwarang Classic Taekwondo Championship Since 1997
•Executive Member Of The World Taekwondo Festival & The World Culture Open (S. Korea)
•Co-Director, Coordinator, & Coach For Numerous Competitions Such As The Nc State Championships, Us Champion Of The Year, Etc.
•Was Awarded Certificates Of Recognition For Marksmanship And Special Forces Training From The Commander Of The South Korean Army
•Received The Special Assignment Of Security Officer From Former President Y.S. Kim Of South Korea In 1988
•Official Member of Charlotte Korean-American Association (Secretary General / Adviser)
•Received Numerous Awards And Certificates From Local, State, National, And International Agencies For Leadership In Furthering The Development And Promotion Of Martial Arts / Taekwondo
•Pang’s U.S. Taekwondo / Hapkido Academy Manager & Master Instructor
•Vice President Of The International Martial Arts Association
•22 Years Experience In The Martial Arts
•4th Degree Taekwondo Black Belt (Pang's TKD / World TKD
Federation / Kukkiwon)
•Assistant Director for the Hwarang Classic Taekwondo Championship
•North Carolina State Taekwondo Grand Champion
•Hwarang Classic Grand Champion
•Team Captain for South Korea Tour (4 times)
•Completed a 1 Year Instructor Course in 1996 (PTKD)
•Master Instructor Course Completed in 2004 (PTKD)
•PTKD Hall of Fame, 2005
•PTKD Support Association Member
•Educated at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
(Registered Nursing Degree)
•Certified in Adult, Infant, and Child CPR
•Member of Pang's TKD for 15+ years
•Completed a 1 Year Instructor Course in 2006 (PTKD)
•Gold Medalist, Koryo University National Championship, S. Korea
•Awards for TKD Competition, local & state levels
•Tae-kwon Tigers Demonstration Team member
•PTKD Support Association member
•South Korea Tour 2007
•Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science
•Master's Degree in Public Administration
•CPR Certified
•Member of Pang's TKD for 4+ years
•Tae-kwon Tigers Demonstration Team Captain
•Black Belt Club Captain
•Hwarang Classic Grand Champion (2006)
•Awards for TKD Competition, local & state levels
•PTKD Support Association member
•South Korea Tour 2005
•Member of Pang's TKD for 5+ years
•Junior Olympic Gold Medalist
•Hwarang Classic Grand Champion (2004)
•Awards for TKD Competition, local & state levels
•Completed a 1 Year Instructor Course in 2005 (PTKD)
•Tae-kwon Tigers Demonstration Team member
•PTKD Support Association member
•Junior Leadership Team member
•Member of Whos Who National Middle School Students
•School Cheerleader 6 years
•South Korea Tour 2005
•Member of Pang's TKD for 8+ years
•Hwarang Classic Grand Champion (2004)
•Awards for TKD Competition, local & state levels
•Completed a 1 Year Instructor Course in 2006 (PTKD)
•Tae-kwon Tigers Demonstration Team member
•PTKD Support Association member
•Junior Leadership Team member
•South Korea Tour 2005
•Member of Pang's TKD for 9+ years
•Assistant Director for the Hwarang Classic Taekwondo Championship
•PTKD Hall of Fame, 2006
•PTKD Support Association Member
•South Korea Tour 2005
•Postmaster, Gastonia NC
•U.S. Army for 3 years
•MBA Degree
•Member of Gastonia East Rotary Club
•Member of the Gastonia Kiwanis Club & past president
•Member of Board of Directors, Gastonia Downtown Development
•Member of Board of Directors, Highland Technical School
