Master Lee, Kendo Head Master
Master Lee has been practicing kendo since the fifth grade, so he has over 25 years of Kendo experience. Before moving to Canada, he was the instructor of his University's Kendo club. In 2000, he moved to Canada and founded Jung Ko Kendo. He is currently member of Canadian Kendo Federation and official Kendo Shimpan (judge) in Canada. Master Lee has been awarded several times for Korean and Canadian kendo championships and recently he has been awarded by the Canadian Kendo Federation for his contribution to Canadian Kendo community.
Master Lee, Kendo Head Master
Master Lee has been practicing kendo since the fifth grade, so he has over 25 years of Kendo experience. Before moving to Canada, he was the instructor of his University's Kendo club. In 2000, he moved to Canada and founded Jung Ko Kendo. He is currently member of Canadian Kendo Federation and official Kendo Shimpan (judge) in Canada. Master Lee has been awarded several times for Korean and Canadian kendo championships and recently he has been awarded by the Canadian Kendo Federation for his contribution to Canadian Kendo community.
Instructor Meralgyn Castillo, Junior Assistant 3rd Dan
My name is Meralgyn Briones Castillo, I am a full time student and a part time assistant instructor. I have over 9 years worth of Taekwondo training experience and I am a 3rd dan black belt! In tournaments, I have been awarded many gold medals for patterns and a silver medals in sparring (due to both ankles being injured). Also, I am certified in First Aid and CPR. As well, I am a proud member of the Jung Ko Taekwondo demonstration team which I have been in for over a year. My aspiration as an instructor is that our students at Jung Ko Taekwondo will gain to achieve courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit for Taekwondo as much as I have. Most importantly, as an instructor, I teach my students to never misuse Taekwondo. Fun Fact: I love to go fishing with my dad and my childhood dream job was to be a racer!
Master Lee, Kendo Head Master
Master Lee has been practicing kendo since the fifth grade, so he has over 25 years of Kendo experience. Before moving to Canada, he was the instructor of his University's Kendo club. In 2000, he moved to Canada and founded Jung Ko Kendo. He is currently member of Canadian Kendo Federation and official Kendo Shimpan (judge) in Canada. Master Lee has been awarded several times for Korean and Canadian kendo championships and recently he has been awarded by the Canadian Kendo Federation for his contribution to Canadian Kendo community.
Instructor Jacob Lee, Lead Assistant 4th Dan
Hello everybody. My name is Instructor Jacob Jae Sung Lee. I am 18 years old at the moment, and a 4th Dan Black Belt at Jung Ko Taekwondo. I have done Taekwondo for 14 years of my life and it has forever been my favourite sport as an instructor and as a student. I am approaching my final year of high school as of September and I plan to go into university to fulfill my dream job. Educationally, I have received various academic awards, and in particular honor roll for all of my years in high school so far. In Taekwondo, I have experienced competitive tournaments for 6 years and during which I have obtained various medals and trophies. I have won many of my competitions as of recent years, but I was only able to do so with hard work and determination. As a teacher and a person, I have no bias in whom I teach as I will gladly teach any age and any belt. FUN FACT: My first and current master/coach/everything is my mother Master Yu Kyung Jung!
Instructor Dominic DeJesus, Junior Assistant 3rd Dan
Instructor Dominic has been a student of Jung Ko Taekwondo since he was three years old!