About Master Yu

Master Sung ho Yu

  • Graduated from Yong-In University in 1995
  • Degree in Tae Kwon Do from Yong-In University in Seoul, Korea
  • World Tae Kwon Do Federation 6th Degree Black Belt
  • Hap Ki Do 4th Degree Black Belt
  • Kum Do 2nd Degree Black Belt
  • Over 27 Years of Tae Kwon Do experience
  • World Tae Kwon Do International Referee Certificate
  • 5 time Korean National Champion
  • 1993 World Collegiate Champion
  • 1994 Captain of Yong-In Sparring Team
  • 1996 US Open Gold Medalist
  • 1995-2000 Korean Subway National TKD Sparring Team        
A native of Seoul, Korea, Master Yu began training in Tae Kwon Do at 5 years old.  He competed extensively in Korea as a member of various elementary, middle and high school teams.  Upon graduating high school, Master Yu was accepted to Yong-In University. (Established in 1953, Yong-In University is Korea’s premier school for Korean athletes. Its varying athletic programs have produced countless international competitors and Olympic team members in every sport.) As a martial arts student of      Yong-In University, Master Yu strived to be the best. While learning and training, Master Yu was selected to be Captain of the Sparring Team in 1994.

After graduating from Yong-In University, he was scouted as a member of Korean Subway National Tae Kwon Do Sparring Team.  He was highly successful as a competitor and held the position of national champion several times.

Master Yu is a highly dynamic demonstrator and teacher.  His phenomenal level of skill and energy excite students for every single class.  With over 27 years of Tae Kwon Do experience, Master Yu is dedicated to helping every member of the school gain the maximum benefits from their training.
With all his experience, Master Yu can truly teach you mental training, as well as help you understand important concepts like the tenets, and developing your full potential.
 
 

 

Yong-In Martial Arts

Congratulations on Yong-In Martial Arts New Official Website!

Yong-In Martial Arts is proud to announce that we finally have an official website developed by Avenue Web Media.  You will now be able to look at class photos, see announcements, schedules and much, much more.  If you would like to contribute any of your photos or videos, see Master Yu.