Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang, ITBA President

Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang is a greatly accomplished martial artist. He has dedicated his life to mastering the art of Taekwondo and went on to receive his black belt in 1973. By 1977, he was named Head Instructor of the New York Taekwondo Academy. He was periodically tested by his father and received Grandmaster status in 1994. This is one of the most honored and difficult titles to achieve in the martial arts. He has participated in both national and international tournaments and has trained some of the top tournament competitors in the world.

Today his life is dedicated to his Taekwondo students and giving attention to over 30,000 students that he has personally taught. With the help of his professional staff individually educated by Grandmaster Kang, he has guided over 3,000 students in attaining the prestigious rank of black belt. Between his five centers in New York City and the Johns Hopkins Taekwondo Club, he continues his unique and innovative program. He is the author of two of the best selling Taekwondo Forms DVDs on Amazon.com and the author of Black Belt Fitness For Life: A 7-Week Plan To Achieve Lifelong Wellness.

His clients include celebrities, professional athletes and CEOs of major companies to name a few. Grandmaster Kang is highly sought after not only for his Taekwondo expertise but for his ability to push his students to their maximum potential and his gift of instilling confidence in his students.