Grandmaster Brian Kwanhyoung Jo
President, Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts Association
A Graduate of Yong-in University
Education & Experience:
- 8th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo – Kukkiwon
- 6th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido – Korea Hapkido Federation
- 4th Degree Black Belt in Haidong Gumdo – World Haidong Gumdo Federation
- B.S. in Taekwondo – Yong-in University in South Korea (1993)
- Certified Administrative Judge through the World Taekwondo Academy of Kukkiwon
- Advisory Member of Kukkuiwon
An Accomplished Martial Artist
Certifications & Licenses:
- Licensed Master through Kukkiwon
- Licensed Korea Hapkido Federation Master
- Licensed World Haidong Gumdo Federation Master
- Certified Physical Education Teacher in Korea
- Certified Sports Therapist in Korea
- Certified Yoga Instructor in Korea
Grandmaster Jo (right) with Mayor Kwasi Fraser of the Town of Purcellville (left)
Awards/Commendations Presented via:
- President/Founder of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation
- President of Kukkiwon
- President of Yong-in University
- President of Pan American Tae Kwon Do Union
- President of the Korea Tae Kwon Do Association
- Physical Education General for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
A Dedicated Teacher and Mentor
Achievement and Leadership:
- Yong-in University’s Demonstration Team (1986-1988)
- Military Police Officer and Trainer with the Busan Police Department in Korea (1988-1991)
- Personal Security and Trainer for Korean Congress Members (1992-1993)
- Winner of Numerous Korean National Championships
Professional History:
- 1999: Founded Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, Leesburg
- 2006: Grand Opening of Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, Ashburn
- 2008: Grand Opening of Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, Purcellville
- 2010: Grand Opening of Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, Brambleton
- 2013: Grand Opening of Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, Moorefield
- 2013: Founded Shin Hwa, LLC
- 2015: Grand Opening Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, South Riding
- 2015: Founded the D.Y.M.A. World Mission Institute (a Non-profit Organization)