GrandMaster Nam An

Grandmaster An, a 9th Degree Black Belt, was born in Chung Nam, Korea on November 12, 1947. He began his martial art training under Master Park of Chung Nam. In 1959 he moved to Inchon where he studied under another Master Park for the next 10 years. His Career in Tae Kwon Do spans more than 49 years and he continually strives for improvement in himself and his students. His skills and insight have made him one of the foremost tournament directors and teachers of martial arts in the United States. Through his expert training, some of Master An's students have developed skills that enable them to compete in tournaments at both the State and National Levels. Grandmaster An seeks to make Tae Kwon Do a priceless investment in a better life for everyone.

Together with his wife, Master Kyung B. An, they bring countless years of experience in TaeKwonDo technique, tradition and philosophy to the student. As masters who have engaged in such martial arts as Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Tang Soo Do, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate and have trained the Special Forces and the Green Berets in hand to hand combat in Korea, they continually endeavor to train the pupil. They are internationally known and respected for their outstanding physical and teaching abilities. Their skills have been recognized by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation at the 1988 Olympic Games. They are both international referees as well as world famous masters and instructors. Their son Richard was ranked National Champion for three consecutive years (1989-1991). Masters Nam and Kyung An continually strive for improvement in the school's charity events, as well as directed programs and demonstrations for the local communities. They have trained over 2000 students in the New England Area. "Our dream is to have the world's best martial arts outdoor training course for all martial arts schools."

GrandMaster An's Background

• 1955 - Began Learning Tae Kwon Do at age 8
• 1957 - Received first Black Belt at age 10
• 1957-1960 - Experienced Junior Competition
• 1960-1963 - Taught Tae Kwon Do. Progressed from Training Instructor to Head Instructor in Inchun, Korea
• 1963-1967 - Head Instructor, Intern Masters Course
• 1967-1969 - Competed in heavyweight division kickboxing and held the Championship title in Seoul, Korea
• 1969-1972 - ROK army instructor in hand-to-hand combat, Green Berets in Seoul, Korea
• 1972-1974 - Achieved rank of Master, teaching Tae Kwon Do in Inchun, Korea. Helped develop Korean Tae Kwon Do Association
• 1975 - Came to the United States - San Clemente, California
• 1975-1979 - Head Tae Kwon Do Instructor, U.S. Marine Corps, Ocean Side CA
• 1979-1980 - Moved to Massachusetts, set up Tae Kwon Do school in Lowell, MA
• 1979-1985 - Instructed over 500 students in Tae Kwon Do
• 1986 - Built current school in Lowell, MA. Developed current school system.
• 1987-1992 - Massachusetts State TKD Association President. Helped develop USTU National Championships
• 1992 - Successfully held first of many successful martial arts charity events to benefit the American Cancer Society and other community charities. Opened new school and instructional outdoor martial arts training course in Bedford, NH
• 1998 - Founder, New England Tae Kwon Do Association
• 2000 - Received 9th Dan (degree)
• 2000-2001 - President, New Hampshire Korean Society
• 2000-2002 - President, Massachusetts State Tae Kwon Do Association Appointee, and New England Korean Advisory Committee

Master Kyung Bok An started TaeKwonDo at 12 years old. She currently is a 6th degree Black Belt and has over 30 years of experience. She is recognized as one of the best international instructors, masters and referees in the world. She has competed in various Women's competitions in Korea. She was a head instructor in hand-to-hand combat for the Korean Green Beret Special Forces. She has successfully helped develop TKD promotion internationally, through various events and competitions. She shares Grandmaster An's dream and continually strives to accomplish it.