About

KUKDAE MEANING

KUKDAE 국대

A shortening of a Korean phrase: 

KUK KA DAE PYO 국가대표 which is used to describe an olympian or national athlete, someone who is the best of the best.

At Kukdae we strive to give our community and students the best of the best, whether it be instruction, facilities or community everything we do is to give the best experience in Taekwondo.

Meet Our Master Jongpil An

Master An Jongpil is a 6th degree black belt and has been practicing and teaching Taekwondo for 45 years.

Master An Is the owner and headmaster at Kukdae Taekwondo. Born and raised in Korea, Master An currently holds a 6th degree black belt. Master An is certified by USA Taekwondo as well as the World Taekwondo and the Kukkiwon. He has been training and teaching Taekwondo for over 45 years. Prior to coming to the Untied States in 2012, Master An was a Taekwondo champion in Sparring and Forms. Master An has dedicated his life to the study of Taekwondo.

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