Master Hojeung Myung
Master Hojeung Myung, 7th degree black belt, has been teaching Taekwondo to his students in the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon area for thirteen years. He has earned certifications for National Taekwondo Coach, Social Sports Instructor and National Taekwondo Referee.
He started Taekwondo at age 5 in his hometown of Pusan, South Korea. As a child he enjoyed many aspects of the sport, but he especially liked the relationships he forged with his instructor and student friends. As a young student, his talent and skill in Taekwondo was discovered while he competed at sparring tournaments. After graduating middle school, he was honored to compete for the Korean National Taekwondo Championships and went on to win a number of national lightweight championships.
He has coached the college Taekwondo team at Yunse University and served South Korea President Roh Tae-woo as a presidential bodyguard. Master Myung was the Hallelujah Taekwondo Demonstration Team captain and the United States National College Team sparring coach.
Master Myung instructs Taekwondo not only as a Korean Martial Art but as a way of life. He knows the importance of the relationships forged in Taekwondo and has dedicated himself to his students to help them achieve their goals. The students of Myung Martial Arts can expect quality instruction as well as a safe, positive, empowering journey through their path to achieving their black belt and beyond.
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Mr. Tony Young, 3rd degree black belt, is an instructor at Myung Martial Arts. He has been studying Taekwondo since 1999. He has his Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and his Masters degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri St.Louis. He has lived in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area since 1987. His two children, Aaron and Brandon, are enrolled in Taekwondo. Mr. Young has led the Myung Martial Arts White Tiger demonstration team since 2005. His weapon experience includes nunchakus, sword, and staff. |
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Mr. David Lilly, 3rd degree black belt, is an instructor at Myung Martial Arts. He is currently a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he is majoring in Marketing. He has been studying Taekwondo for over ten years. |
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Ms. Christen Gates, 3rd degree black belt, is an assistant instructor at Myung Martial Arts. She has been studying Taekwondo since 1996. She has her undergraduate degree in anthropology and sociology from Truman State University in Missouri and a Master's degree in environmental science from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. |
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Ms. Debbie Runyon, 2nd degree black belt, is an assistant instructor at Myung Martial Arts. She has been studying Taekwondo since 2003. She has a Bachelors degree in Finance and Economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Masters degree in Business Administration from St. Louis University. She has lived in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area since 1991. Her three children, Adam, Alex & Blake, are all enrolled in Taekwondo. |
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Mr. Kuttin-Ferguson, 2nd degree black belt, is an assistant instructor at Myung Martial Arts. He is currently a student at Edwardsville High School where he he recieved the USAA National Foreign Language Award and the Tiger Choice Award. He is also active in his community as a member of the Holiday Shores Youth Committee. |
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Mr. Bradley Prosser, 2nd degree black belt, is an assistant instructor at Myung Martial Arts. He is currently a student at Edwardsville High School and has been studying Taekwondo since 2003. |
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Mr. Ben Miller, 3rd degree black belt, is an assistant instructor at Myung Martial Arts. |
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Mr. Harry Tippett, 2nd degree black belt, is an assistant instructor at Myung Martial Arts. |
Mr. Tony Young, Instructor
Mr. David Lilly, Instructor
Ms. Christen Gates, Assistant Instructor
Ms. Debbie Runyon, Assistant Instructor
Tyler Kuttin-Ferguson, Assistant Instructor
Mr. Bradley Prosser, Assistant Instructor
Mr. Ben Miller, Assistant Instructor
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