TEAM ACE - The Woodlands
Head Master Seong
🎖️ Career Highlights
National Team
2021–2025 USA Taekwondo Poomsae National Team
World & Continental Championships
🥉 2022 Goyang World Poomsae Championships (G8) – Bronze
🥇 2022 Muju World Poomsae Challenge Final (G6) – Gold
🥇 2022 Pan Am Poomsae Championships (G4) – Gold
🥇 2022 Pan Am Senior Championships (G2) – Gold
Domestic Excellence
🥇 2021–2024 USA National Championships – Multiple Golds
🥇 2021, 2022 USA Poomsae Grand Slam – Triple Gold
Open Competitions
🥇 2018–2024 US Open Taekwondo Championships – Multiple Golds
🥇 2024, 2025 Canada Open – Gold
🥇 2022 Dominican Republic Open (G2) – Gold
🥇 2018, 2019, 2022 Pan Am Open – Gold
🥇 2018, 2019, 2022 World Taekwondo President’s Cup – Gold
Master Park
5th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
| World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Member
From early childhood training in Korea to international competition success, Master Park brings joy, precision, and heartfelt dedication to the ACE Taekwondo family. Her journey began in dojangs filled with inspiring mentors and playful discipline, shaping a lifelong love for the art of Taekwondo.
“Taekwondo has been a joyful part of my life since childhood. In Korea, I was lucky to train under fun and inspiring instructors, which made me love going to the dojang. When I started practicing Poomsae, I enjoyed every moment, and my skills improved naturally through consistent and joyful training.”
🎖️ Career Highlights
🥇 2014 World Taekwondo Hanmadang – 1st Place
🥈 2015 US Open – Individual 2nd Place
🥉 2015 US Open – Team 3rd Place
🥉 2016 US Open – Poomsae Pair 3rd Place
🌏 2015–2016 World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Member
🥇 2023 US Open – Individual Champion
🥇 2023 AAU Championships – 1st Place
🇺🇸 2023 AAU National Team Member
Master Gomez
4th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Master Gomez believes in creating an environment where students can truly enjoy the journey—not only developing strong physical skills in Taekwondo, but also growing as confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals.
“I am deeply grateful for Taekwondo. It has given me a grounded sense of confidence, a true understanding of leadership, and so much more. My goal is to guide my students to not only build strong physical skills, but to grow as individuals—developing character, discipline, and self-belief along the way.”
🎖️ Career Highlights
🥈 2019 World Taekwondo President’s Cup – 2nd Place
🥉 2023 Oregon State Championships (Poomsae) – 3rd Place
🥇 2024 Oregon State Championships (Poomsae) – 1st Place
Senior Manager Mrs. Hay
2nd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Beginning her Taekwondo journey in 2022, Mrs. Hay quickly embraced the art not only as a physical discipline but as a path to mental strength and self-belief. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful:
“I believe Taekwondo is as much mental training as physical—what you think, your mind will follow. I strive to lead with energy, speed, and spirit, and to inspire others to do the same.”
Her rapid rise as a practitioner and national medalist reflects her belief that mindset fuels performance. Now a 2nd Dan Black Belt and 2023 AAU Poomsae Gold Medalist, Mrs. Hay plays a key leadership role at ACE Taekwondo, empowering students to push past limits, grow with confidence, and lead with heart.
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Head Master Yang
5th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt | Taekwondo Life Skills Educator
For Master Yang, Taekwondo is more than a martial art—it is a lifelong education in patience, respect, and self-discipline. A proud graduate of Yongin University and a former Taekwondo education assistant at the Republic of Korea Naval Academy, Master Yang believes that true martial excellence begins with manners, humility, and empathy. His approach emphasizes both technical skill and character development, helping students build strength not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
“The goal is to provide life education through Taekwondo—starting with learning respect, setting goals, and becoming someone who pursues their dreams. Poomsae teaches patience; sparring teaches self-defense. But Taekwondo teaches you how to live.”
At ACE Taekwondo, Master Yang empowers students to grow into individuals who lead with integrity and purpose, equipped with the tools to navigate challenges both on and off the mat.
🎖️ Career Highlights
📜 Taekwondo Master Certificate – World Taekwondo Academy
🏛️ Taekwondo Education Assistant – ROK Naval Academy
🎓 Graduate – Yongin University
🥋 Yongin University Poomsae Team Member
🥈 World Taekwondo Hanmadang Poomsae Competition – 2nd Place
🥇🥈🥉 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist – Korean National Poomsae Competitions
Head Master Seo
5th Dan Black Belt | Pilates Master & Movement Specialist
With over 20 years of Taekwondo experience and more than a decade as a certified Pilates instructor, Master Seo is a rare blend of martial precision and body-awareness expertise. Her mission is to help students not only grow stronger—but smarter in how they move, breathe, and think. Her teaching bridges the gap between mental focus and physical control, emphasizing small, intentional movements that develop lasting strength, balance, and resilience. Through her deep understanding of movement mechanics and mind-body connection, she empowers students to build strong, healthy bodies and sharp, centered minds.
“My goal is to help students build mental strength and develop the right mindset. When you truly understand your body—down to the smallest movement—you gain control, confidence, and lifelong health.”
At ACE Taekwondo, Master Seo’s unique perspective helps students refine their techniques, prevent injuries, and master movement with purpose and power.
🎖️ Career Highlights
📜 Taekwondo Master Certificate – World Taekwondo Academy
🎓 Graduate – Yongin University
📘 International Instructor – BASI Pilates
1st Dan Yongmoodo (Korean self-defense martial art)
🤝 Certified Disabled Taekwondo Master & Referee – Korea Para Taekwondo Association
🥈 World Taekwondo Hanmadang Competition – 2nd Place
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Head Master Mun
6th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt | Kyorugi & Poomsae Champion
With a career rooted in both world-class competition and high-level instruction, Head Master Mun brings a powerful combination of technical mastery, championship-level discipline, and a deep passion for teaching. A 3-time Korean National Sparring Champion, she has led successful programs at top Taekwondo schools across the United States, earning a reputation for developing strong athletes and even stronger character. Master Mun's leadership is marked by power, humility, and excellence, shaping students to be not only fierce competitors but also respectful and focused individuals.
“Greatness isn’t just measured by medals—it's defined by how you train, how you lead, and how you lift others along the way.”
At ACE Taekwondo, Master Mun serves as a cornerstone of instruction, instilling the values of perseverance, respect, and competitive spirit in every student.
🎖️ Career Highlights
🎓 Graduate – Kyung Hee University
🥇 3-Time Korean National Champion – Sparring
🥇 2019 World Taekwondo President’s Cup – 1st Place (Kyorugi)
🥇 2017 Pan America Kukkiwon Hanmadang – 1st Place (Poomsae)
🥇 2017 Pan America Kukkiwon Hanmadang – 1st Place
🥇 2015 Kukkiwon Cup – 1st Place (Kyorugi)
🥇 2015 President’s Taekwondo Championship – 1st Place (Kyorugi)
ACE Program Director Mrs. Choi, PhD
As the Director of Programs at ACE Taekwondo, Dr. Choi combines her academic rigor with a deep passion for martial arts. She oversees the development and execution of ACE's curriculum across all locations, ensuring each class upholds the highest technical and grading standards set by World Taekwondo.
Dr. Choi’s journey into Taekwondo began during her graduate studies, and her dedication only deepened during her postdoctoral research, where she earned her black belt through disciplined training. Her unique blend of scholarly insight and athletic achievement allows her to lead with both precision and compassion. A gold medalist at the Oregon State Championship, Dr. Choi is not only an academic but also a decorated athlete—proving that true excellence comes from balancing both mind and body.
“My goal is to help every student realize their full potential—not just in Taekwondo, but in life.”