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Our Instructors & Leadership Team

Led by the Kim family and supported by our experienced instructors, we bring decades of martial arts expertise and passion for teaching to every class. Get to know the people who will guide your martial arts journey.

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Expert Instructors

Family-Led

Certified Training

The Kim Family

Two generations of martial arts excellence. The Kim family founded our academy with a vision to build character, confidence, and community through traditional martial arts training.

Grandmaster Kim

Founder & President

Founder and President of USK Martial Arts
Founder and President of World Hanguk Tang Soo Do Federation
9th Degree rank in Tang Soo Do
6th Degree rank in Taekwondo
8th Degree rank in Kummooyeh
8th Degree rank in Hae Dong Kum Do
5th Degree rank in Hap Ki Do
Certified DTS Krav Maga Instructor
50+ Years Martial Arts Experience
Trained 10,000+ Students
Teaches at All Locations

Master Amy Kim

Head Master

5th Degree Black Belt
Sabomnim 5th Dan
Certified DTS Krav Maga Instructor
20+ Years Training Experience
Trained 1,000+ Students
Teaches at All Locations

Master Charles Kim

Head Master

5th Degree Black Belt
Sabomnim 5th Dan
HDKD 3rd Dan Instructor
Certified DTS Krav Maga Instructor
15+ Years Training Experience
Trained 1,000+ Students
Teaches at All Locations

Our Instructors

Our dedicated team of certified instructors brings diverse experience and passion for martial arts. Each instructor is committed to helping students achieve their goals while building character and confidence.

Instructor Howie Yu

Master

4th Degree Black Belt
Sabomnim 4th Dan
10+ Years Training Experience
Trained 1000+ Students
Teaches at Fort Mill & Ballantyne

Instructor Jackson White

Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt
Kyosanim 3rd Dan Certified Instructor
10+ Years Training Experience
Trained 1,000+ Students
Teaches at Fort Mill & Ballantyne

Instructor Yasmine Morales