MEET OUR FOUNDER
Master Rim
Master Rim sees the potential in each person and educates them to become champions of life through martial arts. He works constantly to become a better Master and Leader.
“I remember when I was younger, I always felt inferior to the people that I trained with, including my sister. I was never confident because I was never the best. I struggled to be more confident. I did not believe in myself, but even when I fell down, Master Rim never stopped believing in me. His trust and belief helped me overcome my obstacles.
ABOUT MASTER RIM
Although competitions have taken a lot of preparation and hard training, Master Rim taught me that the best part of the rainbow is not the pot of gold at the end, but the rainbow itself. He taught me to persevere in the face of adversity, and to find joy in what I do. Every single trial and hardship that I faced, namely my many injuries and balancing school and training, has brought blessings in disguise: perseverance, determination, endurance and motivation. On the contrary, with each blessing came responsibility; as a part of Team Canada and a role model to students at Master Rim’s Taekwondo, I have to act responsibly and train responsibly. However, whatever the burden, I am happy to take it on as part of the journey.” -Valerie Ho, Lima Pan Am Games Silver Medalist
Master Rim’s Accolades:
- BA and Specialist, Physical Education
- ATC, Certified Athletic Trainer
- 7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and Certified International Master Instructor (World Taekwondo Federation)
- ChPc, Chartered Professional Coach by Coaching Association of Canada
- 4th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido (Korea Hapkido Federation)
- 1th Dan Black Belt in Judo (Korea Judo Federation)
- Visiting Professor at the Department of Taekwondo and Kinesiology at the Chunnam Kwahak College in Korea
- Learning Facilitator, NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program of Canada)
- Trilingual in Korean, English and Russian
- Canadian National Team Head Coach
- Lima Pan American Games (Lima, Peru)
- Lima Pan Am Games Qualification Tournament (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
- 2019 Pan Am Jr. Championships (Oregon, USA)
- The 11th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (Taipei City, Taipei)
- The 10th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (Lima, Peru)
- The 8th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (Bali, Indonesia)
- The 7th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (Tunja, Colombia)
- The 6th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (Vladivostok, Russia)
- 2018 Pan Am Championships, (Spokane, Washington: Awarded as a Best Coach)
- 2017 Pan Am Junior Championships (San Jose, Costa Rica )
- 2013 Pan Am Jr. Championships (Queretaro, Mexico: Awarded as a Best Coach)
- 2012 Pan Am Taekwondo Championship (Sucre, Bolivia)
- 2011 Spain open international Yongmoodo Championship (Murcia, Spain)
- 2011 World Yongmoodo Championship (Pohang, Korea)
- 2011 Pan Am Jr. Taekwondo Championship (Nevada, USA)
- 2010 Pan Am Taekwondo Championship (Monterrey, Mexico: awarded as a best coach)
- 2nd World Para Taekwondo Championship (St. Petersburg, Russia)
- European Championship (Alicante, Spain) Team Ukraine
- 2003 Moscow Open International Championship (Moscow, Russia) Team Ukraine
- 1st World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (Seoul, Korea) Team Ukraine
- 16th World Taekwondo Championship (Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany) Team Ukraine
- Martial arts instructor of Special Force, Anti-Terrorist Unit of Ukraine Interior Ministry
- International Referee (World Taekwondo Federation)
- PATU Referee (Pan Am Taekwondo Union)
- Author of a Taewondo text book
“Master Seoungmin Rim is not only a great instructor and master coach in Taekwondo, but is a man with great expertise, commitment and integrity. He has contributed greatly to my success at provincial, national and international competitions. I have been fortunate to be coached by this very knowledgeable Taekwondo Master and privileged to have him as a mentor, coach, and friend.” –Master Shelley Vettese-Baert, Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo-1992 Barcelona Olympics-
MEET OUR
Fully Qualified Instructors
Master Rim and his team pride themselves in bringing out the best in all their students and all teaching methods are filled with hope, direction, encouragement, and second to none Taekwondo curriculum. Master Rim’s strong leadership skills are passed on to his Masters & Instructors who are committed to teaching the physical skills of martial arts while applying attitude-shaping exercises aimed at bringing out the best character and physical potential in each student.
Master SJ Rim
SW Calgary
ABOUT MASTER SJ RIM
4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
B.A in Literature
“Master SJ Rim has devoted his energy into making children’s classes fun and energetic for everyone. He teaches discipline and self control while showing a smile on his face. Each of the classes he teaches, students learn skills that will benefit them throughout life whether it’s in self confidence, physical skills, or even in bully prevention. Master SJ Rim understands that not everyone learns the same way, so he’s always finding innovative ways to engage with everyone. He makes sure each student leaves with a new skill in mind.” -Katie
“The whole staff is amazing, especially Katie who can answer any of your questions. You will become part of a huge family where no matter your belt rank or ability, you are somebody.” -Kevin
Master Deok Ho Nam
Red Deer
ABOUT MASTER DEOK HO NAM
Master Nam believes that the most important factor that contributes to longevity in martial arts training are sturdy basic skill and joyful workout. In his class, beginners will experience a fun and easy start in their martial arts journey. Advanced students can benefit from Master Nam’s attention to detail, being able to sharpen their skills to the next level. As everyone is unique, Master Nam help students thrive by finding ways to teach using the right trick that works for each student. He dedicate himself in trying to help each of his student to grow into the best version of themselves. On the days when he is off the mats he loves to go camping with his wife and two kids, and making videos about his martial arts journey.
“Master Nam was able to get more focus out of my son than I have have ever dreamed of seeing. He has a great way with kids.” – Terry O.
“He has such an unique positive way to work with people and especially with kids that brings the best of them! I highly recommend Master Rim’s Taekwondo Red Deer!” – Natalia
“My son is 8 and has struggled with self confidence and self control. In the 5 months since he joined Master Rim’s, he has improved his focus at school, is proud to help around the house and even gets along better with his sister.
Best decision I’ve made for my son! We love Master Nam and the whole Master Rim’s team.” – Janlyn T.
B.A Physical Education
5th Dan Hapkido
4th Dan Taekwondo
2nd Dan Judo
Former martial arts instructor of Indonesian Army
“Master Nam was able to get more focus out of my son than I have ever dreamed of seeing. He has a great way with kids” -Terry O-
Master Hyunsoo Park
Airdrie
ABOUT MASTER HYUNSOO PARK
5th Dan Taekwondo
Master Park enjoys teaching Taekwondo classes and helping students explore the exciting journey that is Taekwondo. Along with helping his students train, he is continually working to improve his own skills and techniques. It doesn’t matter if its a little tiger or an adult he loves seeing improvement in everyone, and that has made teaching Taekwondo one of the biggest joys of his life. He enjoys other activities such as playing soccer during the summer and snowboarding in the winter. He has found that Canadian ski resorts are a wonderful place to spend his free time.
“Master Park and all instructors plus Miss Han at Airdrie location have made it highly enjoyable and fun for children and adults to train at. We truly love it.” -Evie L Mills
“Master Park and his staff have created a fun and imaginative place for our kids to learn Taekwondo… in fact it looked like so much fun we joined too and we now train as a family. We have been with the Master Park for 3 years now. Even with the recent changes, Master Park and his staff have found ways to keep us training. They were quick to respond to the Covid closures offering virtual training so we could keep up our skills and then be imaginative at creating social distance in class training. Our kids still ran out of each class yelling ‘that was so much fun!!” after 3 years. The training has helped them both physically and mentally. I would highly recommend Master Rim’s Taekwondo in Airdrie!” -Jacqueline Boyd
Master Junki Hong
SW Calgary
ABOUT MASTER JUNKI HONG
4th Dan Taekwondo
Master Hong believes that Taekwondo can positively help Taekwondo students grow, that’s why he always strives to create an active and enthusiastic class and a safe classroom environment. As he teaches Taekwondo, he grows along with his students. He believes with all of his heart that his students in Taekwondo will become amazing martial artists and hopes one day, they will share their love for Taekwondo with others. Like Canada’s beautiful nature, he wants to share the charm of Taekwondo with everyone.
Master Mark Bush
NW Calgary
ABOUT MASTER MARK BUSH
- Silver Medalist, Lima Pan American Games (Lima, Peru)
- Silver Medalist, Qualification tournament for Lima Pan Am Games (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
- Bronze medalist, World Championship (Lima, Peru)
- Gold Medalist, Pan Am Championships (Spokane, Washington)
- Silver Medalist, Pan Am Jr. Championships (San Jose, Costa Rica)
Instructor Rosalind Widmer
Red Deer
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR ROSALIND WIDMER
Silver Medalist, Pan Am Championships (Spokane, Washington)
Instructor Josh
Airdrie
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR JOSH
Miss Han
Airdrie
ABOUT MISS HAN
Licensed early child educator.
Ms. Han has been working with Master Rim’s Taekwondo for over six years now and is grateful to work in an environment where teamwork and a positive attitude are so important. Outside of work Miss Han enjoys doing yoga, hiking, and watching movies. Ms. Han’s favorite Poomsae is Taegeuk 5 Jang.
Instructor Liam
Red Deer
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR LIAM
Instructor Liam is a patient instructor always ready to take time and energy to sympathize and grow his students. He is always inspired by the mental and physical aspects of taekwondo and is always open to learning ways to improve himself and his students. When instructor Liam is not teaching the class he’s enjoying nature or playing music.
Instructor Sean
Airdrie
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR SEAN
Instructor Daniel
NW Calgary
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR DANIEL
Instructor Nikki
SW Calgary
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR NIKKI
Bronze medalist at PanAmerican Championships
Instructor Nikki has been dedicated to Taekwondo for the majority of her life and loves to see the handwork, dedication and enjoyment Taekwondo brings to all of the students and athletes. She believes Taekwondo has taught her and many students about discipline and respect which everyone can benefit from.
Instructor Sydney
Red Deer
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR SYDNEY
Instructor Kayley
Red Deer
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR KAYLEY
Instructor Alvin
SW Calgary