GRAND MASTER YOUNG SOO DO
1945 - 2007

Grand Master Young Soo Do was a native of South Korea and began studying Tae Kwon Do as a young child. He was a 9th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and was eligible to bear the title of Grand Master Instructor.

Grand Master Do served with the Korean Marine Corps during the Vietnam war. In addition to major combat duty, he taught Tae Kwon Do to American and Vietnamese soldiers. After the war, he returned to Korea as a Master Instructor in Tae Kwon Do and became a World Champion.

In 1976, Grand Master Do came to the United States and opened Young Tae Kwon Do Academy. He was a superb Master Instructor and received numerous awards for contributing to the betterment of the community, increasing the popularity of Tae Kwon Do, and making a positive impact in the lives of thousands of children and adults under his tutelage.

His legacy and teachings continue at Young TaeKwonDo

Major Achievements:

1. Tae Kwon Do World Champion 1969 - 1971
2. Head Instructor for the Korean National Tae Kwon Do team
3. United States Tae Kwon Do Union President 1985 - 1987
4. Self Defense Instructor for the FBI and DEA
5. Citation for outstanding contribution to the Art of Tae Kwon Do from the head of the World Tae Kwon Do Association (Ku Ki Won)
6. Korean American Association National Vice President, Florida & Miami Chapter President
7. Master Instructor in Kum Do and Ki Gong
8. Over 500 civic awards from Federal, State, and City Governments
9. Honorary North Miami Police Chief

Master Kathy Do
5th Degree WTF

Master Kathy Do, daughter of Grand Master Young Soo Do, started training Tae Kwon Do at the age of 3.
With over 27 years training and 15 years as an instructor.
Master Kathy has been three times national champion in forms.

In addition to her dedication to the martial arts, she is a concert violinist, a certified K-12 music educator, and string specialist.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Miami.