Academic Appointments
1989 - 2006: Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac & Niles, MI. Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Education
Martial Arts Honors, Distinctions & Awards
2008: University of Asian Martial Ars Studies, Arcanum, OH. Honorary Ph.D. in Martial Arts Philosophy and Martial Arts Science - Taekwondo
2008: "Living Legend," US Martial Arts Hall of Fame
2008: US Taekwondo Commissioner, US Olympic Committee
2008: "Favorite Martial Arts School," Reader's Choice, South Bend Tribune
2002: Excellent Coach & Trainer Award, Grand Master Yeon Hwan Park
2002: "International Instructor of the Year," US Martial Arts Hall of Fame
1999: Excellent Coach & Number One Trainer Award, US Olympic Committee
1999: "Top 10 Martial Arts School in the US Award," World Martial Arts Research Foundation
1997: International Taekwondo Referee of the Year, US Olympic Committee & World Taekwondo Federation
1992: Invited Master, US Olympic Team Trial for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
1986: Midwest Bench Press Weight Lifting Champion (400 Lbs.), South Bend, IN
1979 - 1980: Midwest Kickboxing Champion (20 Matches & 20 TKO's), Detroit, MI
Teaching Honors
2006: Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, Southwestern Michigan College
Honorary Degrees Conferred
2011 Honorary 5th Dan/Degree Black Belt presented to Saint Joseph County Indiana (USA) Sheriff Michael D. Grzegorek.
2007 Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt presented to President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C World Taekwondo Habgido Gumdo Championship held at the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame, IN
Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt presented to US Congressman Tim Walberg, MI 7th District
Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt presented to US Joe Donnelly, IN 2nd District
Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt presented to US Congressman Tim Roemer, IN 3rd District
2006 Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt presented to St. Joseph County, IN Head Prosecutor Mike Dvorak
Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt presented to Police Chief Ken Witkowski, Mishawaka Police Department. Mishawaka, IN
1995 Honorary 6th Dan Black Belt presented to Famous Boxer Muhammad Ali. Berrien Springs, MI
Commendations, Citations, Certificates & Citizenship Awards
2007 Letter of Commendation, US Congressman Joe Donnelly, IN 2nd District
Letter of Commendation, State Senator Randy Richardsville, MI 17th District
Certification of Congressional Recognition: US Congressman Tim Walberg, MI 7th Congressional District
Thank You Letter, President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Key to the City of Mishawaka, Mayor Jeff Rea, Mishawaka, IN
Letter of Appreciation, US Congressman Joe Donnelly, IN 2nd District
2006 Honorary Prosecuting Attorney Certificate and Badge, Head Prosecutor Mike Dvorak, St. Joseph County, IN
Letter of Commendation, President Woon Kyu Uhm, Kukkiwon President
Citation, Police Chief Ken Witkowski, Mishawaka Police Department, Mishawaka, IN
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Jeffrey L. Rea. Mishawaka, IN
Letter of Appreciation, US Congressman Chris Chocola, IN 2nd District
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Stephen Lueche, South Bend, IN
Letter of Appreciation, Superintendant Paul E. whitesell, Indiana State police
Letter of Appreciation, US Senator Evan Bayh, IN
2005 Letter of Appreciation, Congressman Hyun Seung No, South Korea
2004 Letter of Appreciation, Chief of Police Richard Hoff. Niles, MI
2003 Citation, President Koo Chean Seo, The Korea Taekwondo Association, Seoul, South Korea
Letter of Commendation, Principle jang Soon Duck, Baeg Seuk Elementary School. Seoul, South Korea
2002 Presidential Sport Award for Hong's Taekwondo Academy, President George W. Bush
Honorary Award, St. Jude Children Hospital, Memphis, TN
Certificate of Appreciation, Mayor Daniel Eychleshymer and Chief of Police Fed Rogers, City of Niles. Niles, MI
Letter of Appreciation, Brandywine Public Schools, Brandywine, MI
2001 Letter of Appreciation, Congressman Tim Roemer, IN, 3rd District
2000 Presidential Sport Award for International Taekwondo Referee, President Bill Clinton
1999 Citation of Merit, President Dr. Un Yong Kim, World taekwondo Federation, Kukkiwon, South Korea
Certification of Participation, Seoul Cup, Vice President Jong Woo Lee, World Taekwondo Federation. Seoul, South Korea
Certification of Appreciation, Korean Open, Chung Cheong College, Chung Cheong Nam Do, South Korea
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Robert Beutter, Mishawaka, IN
Letter of Appreciation, US President Bill Clinton
Letter of Appreciation, Governer Frank O'Bannon, IN
Letter of Appreciation, Governer Joseph E. Kernan, IN
Decorate Plate, President Dae Jung Kim, South Korea
1998 Letter of Appreciation for supporting the D.A.R.E. Program, Chief of Police Fred Rogers, Niles Police Department. Niles, MI
Letter of Appreciation for Supporting the D.A.R.E. Program, Governor John Engler, MI
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Dan Sutton, Bridgman, MI
Letter of Appreciation for Supporting the D.A.R.E. Program, Chief of Police Fred Rogers, Niles Police Department, Niles, MI
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Daniel Eychleshymer. Niles, MI
1997 Citation of Merit, President Dr. Un Yong Kim, World Taekwondo Federation, Kukiwon, South Korea
Letter of Commendation, US Congressman Fred Upton, MI 6th District
Letter ofr Appreciation, President Pil Gon Rhee, Korea Taekwondo Association. Seoul, South Korea (recognized by the South Korean Government)
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Robert Beutter, Mishawaka, IN
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, South Bend, IN
1996 Letter of Apprecation, Mayor Robert Beutter, Mishawaka, IN
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Joseph E. Kernan, South Bend, IN
1993 Letter of Appreciation, Cordinator lesley Hog, Young Middle School, Mishawaka, IN
1992 Letter of Appreciation, Ms. Barbara Marin, Stanly Clark Elementary School. South Bend, IN
1989 Letter of Appreciation, Sueperintendant Dwight Steven, Ph.D., Stevens Point Area Public School District, Stevens Point, WI
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Elmo Gonzalez, Laporte, IN
1987 Letter of Commendation, Dr. Un Yong Kim, President of the Kukkiwon & Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, Seoul South Korea
Recognition for Outstanding Community Service, Chief of Police Randy Lacy Clay, Nappannee Police Department, Nappanee, IN
