KING TIGER TAEKWONDO
About us
Since 1988, Byung Lee’s King Tiger TKD has been bringing the very best in martial arts instruction to Eastern NC. Our instructors are personally selected for not only their skill and achievements in martial arts, but also for their ability to effectively relate their knowledge and understanding to students of all ages and backgrounds.
Benefits of Martial Arts Instruction
If you are looking for ways to improve your physical and mental health in the Pitt County and Eastern Carolina, NC areas, consider martial arts instruction. Martial arts offers many benefits as it:
- Improves confidence and self-image
- Offers a full-body workout
- Increases mobility
- Builds strength and burn fat
- Improves flexibility
- Improves posture
- Improves coordination
- Teaches self-defense skills
- Improves memory
- Improves social skills
- Offers stress relief
Qualified Instructors
Our instructors continuously undergo advanced training in all self defense skills and each and every one keeps abreast with the latest teaching methods and human development.
Traditional Approach
The true symbol of martial arts in the orient is respect. This tradition continues to be taught at Byung Lee’s King Tiger academy.
Our Philosophy
At Byung Lee’s TKD we are not only interested in self-defense skills, but in the development of each person as a whole. We realize that each person is different and our school is setup to cater to all people.
Who Practices Tae Kwon Do?
Everyone can learn Tae Kwon Do! It is a discipline that is specific for the individual—so whatever age, whatever weight, whatever handicap you may have, Tae Kwon Do can help you learn to improve yourself and your lifestyle. Call to set up martial arts instruction today!
What is Tae Kwon Do?
The literal meaning (translation) of Tae Kwon Do is “foot, hand, art”- or the way of the hand and foot. However, Tae Kwon Do means much more than kicking and punching. It is a non-violent discipline that achieves the goal of inner peace by conditioning the entire body. This art originated in Korea and it is now the most practiced martial art in the world.
History of King Tiger
From 1959 in Seoul Korea. Our tradition extends to Greenville North Carolina on 1988.
King Tiger
· To build character like a Superior King,
· Strength to be a like a Tiger.
MEET US
our team
Since 1988, Byung Lee’s King Tiger TKD has been bringing the very best in martial arts instruction to Eastern NC. Our instructors are personally selected for not only their skill and achievements in martial arts, but also for their ability to effectively relate their knowledge and understanding to students of all ages and backgrounds.
Grandmaster Byung (Seok) Lee
Education
· Doctoral Degree in Christian Social Work
· Master in Theology
· Master in Sport Management (In Complete)
Taekwondo & Martial arts
· 8th Dan Taekwondo Black Belt by Kukkiwon
· 8th Dan Hwarangdo Black Belt
· 7th Dan Hapkido Black Belt
· Taekwondo Instructor License by Kukkiwon
· International Referee (Poomsae) by WT Taekwondo
University Teaching Experience
· East Carolina University Adjunct Professor 2006– 2016
· Chowan University Adjunct Professor 2012-2014
· Midwest University Adjunct Professor 2012-2016
Martial Arts Teaching Experience
· Unprivileged Children Taekwondo program 1982-1985
· King Tiger Taekwondo in Kangseo-gu, Seoul Korea 1986
· Mapoe Middle School PE program TKD Instructor 1986
· Eagle Taekwondo Federation HQ in Herndon, Virginia 1987
· King Tiger Taekwondo in Greenville, NC 1988-Present
· Kukkiwon(World Taekwondo HQ) Instructor Licensing Program Lecturer
· WT Taekwondo International Referee Training Program Instructor 2017
Martial Arts Recognition & Experiences
· WT Taekwondo Poomsae Technical Committee 2016-2017
· Tournament Supervisor for World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in Lima Peru, 2016
· Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo HQ) H. Advisory Committee since 2017
· American Master’s Association, Vice President 2017-Present
· King Tiger Taekwondo Association President
Public Service
· Human Relations Council at City Of Greenville, NC 2010-2016
· Human Relations Commission at Pitt County, NC 2021-Present
· Goldsboro Korean Presbyterian Church, Youth Minster
· Greenville Korean Presbyterian Church, Deacon, and Youth Program Teacher.
· Taught ADD & ADHD children program with Pitt County Schools and Pitt County psychologies department. 1992-1994
Awards
· Content-less awards from Taekwondo community, US and Korean Public sectors
· Thinktank competition 1st Place winner in Education 2019
· Former State and National competition Sparring and Poomsae Winner 1987
· Hall of Fame in Master Instructor and Speaker Award by AMS and Martial Arts World Magazine.
Our Certified Instructors
MASTER
Andrea Carroll
Master
Edwin Shakoske
Master
Shane Joyner
MASTER
Prajit Gowrishankar
INSTRUCTOR
Olivia Lewis
INSTRUCTOR
Nix Stephens
INSTRUCTOR
Ryan Harmon
INSTRUCTOR
Gage Braddy
