MASTER SEONG
Founder & Head Master | 7th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
World #1 & USA #1 Ranked Poomsae Athlete
2025 USA National Poomsae Team
A life forged through precision, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Master Seong has risen from a dedicated young practitioner to a global icon in Taekwondo. With over 35 years of training and competition experience and a 7th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt, he stands as both a guardian of Taekwondo tradition and a visionary shaping its future. Currently ranked #1 in the world and the United States in Poomsae, Master Seong has represented Team USA on the international stage every year since 2021, most recently earning selection to the 2025 USA National Team. His competitive achievements are matched by an unwavering commitment to teaching and developing the next generation of martial artists. That mission has led to the expansion of ACE Taekwondo across the country, with schools proudly serving The Woodlands, Kingwood, and Humble (Houston, TX), as well as Honolulu, Hawaii. At ACE, students receive elite-level martial arts instruction from masters who are hand-selected and personally mentored by Master Seong. Every ACE instructor embodies his philosophy: Train with integrity. Teach with passion. Lead with excellence.