Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy proudly serving Seaford & Massapequa since 1973

Head Master Instructor Edward began his training in TaeKwonDo at the age of 4. He is the elder son of the Park family and a 5th degree Black Belt. He graduated with honors from the College of Mount Saint Vincent with a business degree and was inducted into the National Honor Society (Delta Mu Delta).

After graduating, Edward wanted to inspire people positively to make a difference in their lives. He chose to fulfill this passion through TaeKwonDo. Along with his many accolades with TaeKwonDo, Edward was also a three sport athlete (baseball, basketball, football) in high school. He was selected for the best male athlete award his senior year. He went on to play college baseball where he was voted as team captain.

He credits much of his academic and athletic success in his life to TaeKwonDo. It has given him the necessary focus, discipline and leadership skills that have been invaluable in his life. TaeKwonDo has been an instrumental part of his life and he wishes to teach others so they may benefit as well. He plans to build upon his past accomplishments and continue to grow as an individual.

TaeKwonDo Experience

• Kukkiwon Certified 6th Degree Black Belt
• 3rd Class Kukkiwon International Master Certification
• Board member of American Sabumnim Association (ASA) (2019-Present)
• Preparation Committee Chair of Korean American Night (2016- Present)
• Officer & Board of Directors of KAMA (Korean American Martial Arts Association) (2016-Present)
• 1st Recipient of Honorary 9/11 Memorial Black Belt.
• Taekwondo Instructor for International Youth Fellowship (IYF) World Camp.
• Director of New York Open Taekwondo Championships/Korean Cultural Festival.
• Collaborated with Miss USA, Nia Sanchez, for the NYPD Police Youth Association Summer Program on Anti-Bullying.
• Taekwondo Instructor at CAMPS R’ US Summer Program.
• Promotion to 5th Dan Black Belt (November 2009).
• Head Master Instructor at Y.H. Park TaeKwonDo Academy
• Awarded Letter of Commendation by World TaeKwonDo Headquarters Kukkiwon from Korea (2009)
• Assistant Instructor for physical education class at Long Island University C.W. Post
• Performed demonstration for Mets baseball game at Shea Stadium & Citifield (2005, 2006, 2012)
• Organized and instructed in an intramural self-defense class as College student.
• Participated in 2008 New York Open as a judge and coach.
• Member of demonstration team for 1993 World TaeKwonDo Championships held at Madison Square Garden
• Gold medalist (Sparring) in New York State Championship (1994,1995)
• Gold medalist (Sparring, Board Breaking) Governor’s Cup (1994, 1995)
• Gold medalist (Sparring, Forms, Board Breaking) Y.H. Park Invitational (1995)
• Special Training at World TaeKwonDo Headquarters Kukkiwon in Korea (1994)
• Participated in TaeKwonDo charity events (March of Dimes, Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis)
• Started as a TaeKwonDo white belt at Y.H. Park TaeKwonDo (1990)