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Head Instructors

SMK Head Instructors develop the training curriculum, assess the students, and take the lead over all students and instructors. 

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Master Kim

Duke Kim

Owner and Grand Master at Supermaster Kim MAA (2010)

Graduated from Chung-Ang University (2002 / Seoul, South Korea) [Majored in Sports Science and Physical Education]

Studied Judo at Waseda University (2008 / Tokyo, Japan)

7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (2019) [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

Kukkiwon International Poom and Dan Examiner Certified [2nd Class] (2022)

Kukkiwon International Master Certified [3rd Class] (2022)

5th Degree Black Belt in Judo (2017) [Korea Judo Association & USA Judo]

Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2017) [Paul Creighton Mixed Martial Arts]

R.O.K SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND #653 (2005)

Republic of Korea The 16th President (Roh Moo-Hyun) Presidential Security Service Agent (2007)

Former Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Head Instructor In Johns Creek, GA (2009)

National Judo Coach in USA Judo (2022)

Master Kim (Judo)

Master Jay

Judy-May du Preez

Manager and head instructor at Supermaster Kim MAA (2011)

5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (2022) [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

1st Degree Black Belt in Judo (2023) [Korea Judo Association and USA Judo]

Gold Medal: Yong-In Presidential Cup (Sparring) (2009)

Silver Medal: Yong-In Presidential Cup (Sparring) (2015)

Gold Medal: Master Shim’s World Class Open (Sparring) (2016)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals (Sparring) (2016)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals (Sparring) (2018)

Gold Medal: GA Peach State Games (Sparring) (2019)

Silver Medal: ATJA Judo Nationals (Sparring) (2019)

Gold Medal: ATJA Judo Nationals (Sparring) (2021)

Gold Medal: Eastern Martial Arts Festival (Sparring) (2022)

Gold & Silver Medals: Golden State Judo Open (Sparring) (2022)

Gold Medals (x2): ATU Nationals (Sparring) (2023)

Graduated from the University of North Georgia [Majored in Computer Information Systems and Minored in Cyber Security]

Master Ahn

MASTER AHN

WOOSEOK AHN

Head instructor at Supermaster Kim MAA (2023)

5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

Head Instructor at K-TIGERS (2010 to 2013)

Co-founder of Korean Young Professional and TKD Demonstration Associate at Korean Association of Jacksonville (2007 to 2013)

Lead Instructor in Korean Army (2003 to 2004)

President / Council Member for TKD Club in Dankook University (2000 to 2005)

 

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INSTRUCTOR EMANUEL

EMANUEL NOBILE

Head instructor at Supermaster Kim MAA (2018)

1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

3rd Keup Judo [USA Judo, Korea Judo Association]

 

Instructor

Assistant Instructors

SMK Assistant Instructors are the mood makers! They take the lead on portions of the planned curriculum and provide more granular attention on individual students.

Mrs. Dayanna

Instructor Dayanna

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2nd Degree Taekwondo Black Belt (2022) [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

 

1st Keup Judo [USA Judo, Korea Judo Association]

Gold Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Taekwondo Festival Forms (Sparring) (2016)

Gold Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Taekwondo Festival (Sparring) (2017)

Gold Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Taekwondo Festival (Sparring) (2018)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals Championships (Sparring) (2018)

Silver Medal: Ha Tae Kyung Championships (Sparring) (2018)

Gold Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Taekwondo Festival Sparring (Sparring) (2019)

Silver Medal: GA Peach State Games (Sparring) (2019)

 
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Instructor Omar

Omar Meqdadi

2nd Degree Taekwondo Black Belt [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

6th Keup Judo [USA Judo, Korea Judo Association]

Gold Medal: Atlanta Open International Championship

Silver Medal: Peach State Games

Bronze Medal: Atlanta Open International Championship (Sparring) (2014)

Gold Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Taekwondo Festival (Sparring) (2017)

Gold Medal: Ha-Tae-Kyung  Taekwondo Championship (Sparring) (2018)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals (Sparring) (2018)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals (Sparring) (2023)

Gold Medal: USA Judo Youth Nationals (2023)

Mrs. Dayanna

Instructor deveshi

deveshi nadakuditi

1st Degree Taekwondo Black Belt [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

Gold Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Festival (Board Breaking)

Bronze Medal: Yong-In Tiger Martial Arts Festival (Sparring) (2019)

Bronze Medal: Eastern Martial Arts Festival (Sparring) (2022)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals (Sparring) (2023)

Mrs. Dayanna

Instructor SHREYAS

SHREYAS YELDANDI

2nd Degree Taekwondo Black Belt [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

4th Keup Judo [USA Judo, Korea Judo Association]

Francisco Trevino

Instructor Frank

Frank Trevino

Senior Advisor

2nd Degree Taekwondo Black Belt (2022) [Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters]

6th Keup Judo [USA Judo, Korea Judo Association]

Silver Medal: Southeast Martial Arts Festival (2022)

Gold Medal: ATU Nationals (2023)

Graduated from Columbia Southern University-Master of Science-Safety & Health/Environmental Management-2011

Graduated from Kennesaw State University-Bachelor of Arts-Criminal Justice

US Army (Veteran) Airborne Military Police (MP)-Home of the Airborne-Fort Bragg, NC

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