Master Kim
Master Kim founded Yong Studios in 1998 after years of teaching martial arts at other Tae Kwon Do schools in the Washington DC area. Born in Korea, Master Kim came to the United States when he was nine years old. Since then he has studied, taught, and competed in martial arts. Learn more about Master Kim.
Master Surage
Master Surage has been practicing Tae Kwon Do since 1988 and has been instructing at Yong Studios since the day it opened. He has been a student of Master Kim’s since he was seven years old, and is greatly influenced by his traditional teaching style. Mr. Surage also runs periodic workshops for advanced students and offers private training. Learn more about Master Surage.