Grand Master, 9. Dan

ITF Vice President for Traditional TaeKwonDo

International TaeKwon-Do Federation ITF-HQ Korea

Born in Munich, Germany, where his TaeKwonDo journey commenced over 45 years ago. With more than four decades devoted to both practice and teaching, his passion for this martial art runs deep.

In 2022, his dedication was acknowledged with the prestigious 9th Dan, the highest honor in Traditional TaeKwonDo, bestowed upon him by the president of the International TaeKwonDo Federation in Korea. As a Grandmaster in Traditional TaeKwonDo, his contributions have garnered international acclaim, including the esteemed Hall of Fame Award for Outstanding Traditional Leadership.

His commitment to spreading the art of TaeKwonDo led him to establish nine schools across Germany before venturing to open the inaugural Traditional TaeKwonDo Center in Tampa, Florida in 1997. This pioneering spirit continued as he became the first certified Kimoodo instructor in the United States.

Throughout the years, he has organized numerous international training camps, spanning from the birthplace of TaeKwonDo in Korea to Europe, Africa, and across the United States.

Today, his mission remains to evolve TaeKwonDo instruction by embracing innovative training methodologies and sharing his expertise with students worldwide.