U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association

U.S. World Class Taekwondo Association offers Taekwondo instruction and training for students of all ages. It also offers the Black Belt Requirement Series Referee Seminar for black belt testing candidates aged 14 and over, and for all Black Belts testing for 2nd Dan and higher, regardless of age. The seminar covers Poomsae, Board Breaking, Olympic Sparring, and Kombat Taekwondo (KT) Sparring.

Programs

• Taekwondo instruction and training — students of all ages · Instruction and training in Taekwondo; the organization also offers programs for physical fitness and instruction in Taekwondo.
• Black Belt Requirement Series Referee Seminar — black belt testing candidates aged 14 and over; all Black Belts testing for 2nd Dan and higher, regardless of age · Mandatory for all Black Belt testing candidates aged 14 and over, and all Black Belts testing for 2nd Dan and higher.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old

About the provider

The organization has operated since 1988 and says it has trained over 500,000 students in the past 38 years worldwide. It is headed by President and Founder Chief Grand Master Jay K. Shin, Chief Master Rick W. Shin, and Association Chief Masters, Masters, and a staff of expert instructors. Its mission statement says it is dedicated to training champions on the mat and in life, and that it is interested in self defense skills and the complete personal development of each student. It also teaches strong character, bully prevention, leadership, and good values.

The organization teaches strong character, bully prevention, leadership and good values. The Referee Seminar covers Poomsae, Board Breaking, Olympic Sparring, and Kombat Taekwondo (KT) Sparring.

Last updated October 14, 2026.