Master Joon I. Hwang
University-trained in Korea. 7th Dan Kukkiwon. Teaching Bellevue families with a terrific combination of friendly and firm.
Master Joon I. Hwang
Founder & Head Instructor · USTA BellevueMajored in TaeKwonDo at Yong-In University, Korea.
Yong-In University is renowned worldwide for its martial arts program. Master Hwang brings that university-level depth — technique, philosophy, coaching science and body care — to every class in Bellevue.
Beyond TaeKwonDo, his training in Hapkido, chiropractic and sports massage gives him a rare understanding of how the body moves, stretches and recovers — so students train hard and train safely.
Attained a 7th Dan certificate from the President of the Korea TaeKwonDo Association and President of Kukkiwon.
Attained a 5th Dan certificate for Hapkido from the Korea Hapki Martial Arts Federation.
Certificate of Qualification as a TaeKwonDo Master from Kukkiwon, the World TaeKwonDo Headquarters.
Awarded a Coach License by the Korean Minister of Cultural & Athletic Affairs.
Awarded a Teacher's License by the President of Yong-In University (Major in TaeKwonDo).
Certified by the Korean Chiropractor Association, Korea Sports Massage Association and Korea Hual Bup Association; completed a two-year course with the Korea Acupuncture Association.
Dedicated to health, strength & longevity.
As a team, we strive:
To listen
To listen and understand the wants and needs of our students and families — and address them specifically.
To keep learning
To continually educate and train ourselves in communication and instruction, maintaining our commitment to excellence.
To empower
To educate and train students and families so they can protect themselves and maintain optimal health.
To unlock success
To give each individual the opportunity to achieve a greater level of personal success and freedom.
Part of a Washington martial arts tradition.
USTA Martial Arts — formerly US Taekwondo Academy — was founded in 1996 in Bellingham by Grandmaster Uoon Choi. Since then, USTA masters have opened schools from Ferndale to Bellevue, sharing one curriculum, one belt system and one annual celebration: Hanmadang.
Master Hwang's Bellevue dojang is his only school — when you train here, you train with him.
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What students & parents say
“I can not say enough good things about this studio. Master Hwang is an outstanding instructor and great with kids. The adult classes are a lot of fun as well, and a great workout.”JMJared M.Yelp · Adult student
“Master Hwang is incredibly professional and kind. I'd highly recommend everyone to bring their friends and family for an amazing experience.”TLTaeyang L.Yelp
“My daughter has been going to USTA in Bellevue for almost 4 years since she was in preschool. Master Hwang is a terrific combination of friendly and firm.”PFPauline F.Yelp · Parent
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