The five tenets of the Taekwondo Chung Shin (정신) aren't just a poster on the wall. They're the curriculum.

For years, we've taught Taekwondo the way we learned it: with discipline, encouragement, and personal attention. There are no shortcuts to a black belt here - and that's the point.

Whether you're a parent looking for a positive environment for your child, an adult returning to fitness, or a competitor seeking sharper technique, you'll find a place at our dojang. Every new student is welcomed with patience, respect, and personal attention from day one.

  • Courtesy예의 · Ye Ui
  • Integrity염치 · Yom Chi
  • Perseverance인내 · In Nae
  • Self-Control극기 · Guk Gi
  • Indomitable Spirit백절불굴 · Baekjul Boolgool

Masters & Instructors 사범님 & 교사님

Portrait of Master Park

Head Master · 6th Dan

Hee Chul Park · 박희철

Years of Taekwondo Experience
  • Gold Medalist: 14th Asian Olympic Games (2002)
  • B.S. in Sports Science & Taekwondo
  • M.S. in Physical Education & Taekwondo
  • Head Coach of California Taekwondo United (CTU) Taekwondo Team
  • 3-time Korean National Team Member: 1995, 1996, 2002 (holds record for youngest KNT Member)
  • Samsung S-1 Professional Taekwondo Team Member: 2001 - 2004
  • 18-time Korean National Champion
  • Former President of LA Taekwondo Association (2025)
Portrait of Instructor Andrew

Lead Instructor · 3rd Dan

Andrew Custodia · 앤드류

Years of Taekwondo Experience
  • Gold Medalist: World Olympics Taekwondo Championship (2025)
  • Gold Medalist: California Invitational Taekwondo Championship (2023)
  • CTU Certified Referee (2025)
Portrait of Instructor Sean

Instructor · 2nd Dan

Sean Shim · 심규로

Years of Taekwondo Experience
  • Silver Medalist: World Olympics Taekwondo Championship (2025)
  • Gold Medalist: California Invitational Taekwondo Championship (2026)
  • CTU Certified Referee (2025)
Portrait of Instructor Timothy

Instructor · 3rd Dan

Timothy Custodia · 티모띠

Years of Taekwondo Experience
  • CTU Certified Referee (2025)