BLACK BELT WORLD'S STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
Our Taekwondo Hall of Fame: Instructors and Athletes
The taekwondo hall of fame at Black Belt World honours the instructors and athletes whose training, rank and results set the standard for our school. Every person on this page is a Kukkiwon black belt, and many of them have stood on provincial and national podiums.
Behind every medal is a student who once took a very first class. The same school that trains our champions teaches beginners, children and adults every day. If you are curious how far steady training can take you, book a free trial class and see for yourself.
Taekwondo Hall of Fame Instructors
Our instructors hold Kukkiwon dan ranks from 3rd to 5th dan, and many carry coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). New to the sport? Start with what taekwondo is, or read more about our school.
The NCCP letters under our instructors’ names refer to Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program. Taekwondo Canada certifies coaches in three steps: Assistant Instructor (AI, beginner instruction), Dojang Coach (DC, competition introduction) and Performance Coach (PC, competition development). Each step builds on the one before it, from teaching a first class, to preparing students for competition, to developing competitive athletes. Read the full pathway on the Taekwondo Canada coaching page.
Instructor Monica Andrade
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Master Carla Bacco
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Grandmaster Tommy Chang
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Instructor Ines Reis
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Master Hosoo Lee, D.C.
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Instructor Pedro Joaquim
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Master Yohan Chang
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Master Jungho Yun
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Taekwondo Hall of Fame Athletes
Our athletes compete in sparring at provincial and national tournaments, and many train with our Kyorugi sparring program. Each card shows the athlete’s Kukkiwon rank, a count of gold, silver and bronze medals, and four career highlights. The highlights are a selection, not a full results history. For the national picture of the sport, visit Taekwondo Canada.
2nd Dan · Kukkiwon
Robbie Walker
2nd Dan · Kukkiwon
Taijo-Michael Lee
4th Dan · Kukkiwon
Nathan Ortiz
4th Dan · Kukkiwon
Marko Makhnevych
3rd Dan · Kukkiwon
Leigha Purificacion
3rd Dan · Kukkiwon
Lana Purificacion
3rd Dan · Kukkiwon
Krish Jain
3rd Dan · Kukkiwon
Isla Estepa
2nd Dan · Kukkiwon
Howie Lim
Charlie Spano
1st Dan · Kukkiwon
Carter Lam
2nd Dan · Kukkiwon
Marcus Lam
2nd Dan · Kukkiwon
Nithan Brindamohan
2nd Dan · Kukkiwon
Sarangi Brindamohan
1st Dan · Kukkiwon
Pedro Viviani Gallo
1st Dan · Kukkiwon
McKenna Plunkett
1st Dan · Kukkiwon
Mackenzie Hill
4th Dan · Kukkiwon
Zach Gillis
1st Dan · Kukkiwon
Mateus Viviani Gallo
Black Belt World teaches taekwondo to Tiny Tigers, children, teens and adults in Toronto, Burlington, Vaughan, Kitchener and Mississauga. Whether you want to compete one day or simply get stronger, fitter and more confident, our instructors will meet you where you are and build a plan around your goals.
Many of the athletes in our taekwondo hall of fame began exactly where a new student begins: in a first class, learning respect, basic blocks, and new stances. Their results come from steady attendance, good coaching and a family of students who push each other.
Train Where These Athletes Train
Our instructors and athletes train across the Black Belt World family of schools. Choose the school nearest you, or book a free trial class.
- Burlington taekwondo school, for children, teens and adults
- Vaughan and Woodbridge taekwondo school, with after-school programs
- Our Toronto school on Bloor Street West
Not sure which program fits you or your child? Our team is happy to help you choose the right class, the right level and the right location. Send a message to info@taekwondo.ca, or visit the contact page and we will reply as soon as we can