Master Thu Huynh
Master Thu Huynh is a 5th Degree Black Belt with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. He started Double Dragon Tae Kwon Do in 1997 and has taken many students through their journey to Black Belt. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Cal State Northridge and his Teaching Credential from National University. He is also an elementary school teacher.
He has a passion for teaching his students and helping them succeed. He has been teaching and coaching Olympic Sport Tae Kwon Do for over 30 years. Drawing from his experience in winning a National Title in sparring, he has instructed and coached students to winning State, National, and International level competition in Tae Kwon Do.
His attention to details help bring out the best in his students. He finds ways to challenge and motivate his students to do their very best and understands that each student is different and trains them accordingly. He focuses on the student's strength and weaknesses and works to make each one a well-rounded martial artist. He understand the journey through Black Belt consists of many sacrifices and hard work and he stays with each student along each step of their training to help make this a positive experience in their life.
He has a passion for teaching his students and helping them succeed. He has been teaching and coaching Olympic Sport Tae Kwon Do for over 30 years. Drawing from his experience in winning a National Title in sparring, he has instructed and coached students to winning State, National, and International level competition in Tae Kwon Do.
His attention to details help bring out the best in his students. He finds ways to challenge and motivate his students to do their very best and understands that each student is different and trains them accordingly. He focuses on the student's strength and weaknesses and works to make each one a well-rounded martial artist. He understand the journey through Black Belt consists of many sacrifices and hard work and he stays with each student along each step of their training to help make this a positive experience in their life.
Master Michael Pontecorvo
Master Michael Pontecorvo is a 4th Degree Black Belt with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. He has been training with Master Huynh since the age of 7 years old. He earned his Bachelor's Degree and attained his teaching credential from Cal State Channel Islands. He is also an elementary school teacher. He is an outstanding athlete who has not forgotten about the tradition of the martial arts.
He has competed and experienced much success in state, national, and international competition. Training under Master Huynh for most of his life, he knows the philosophy of our program well and pushes all students to their very best. He knows the high level expectations of Double Dragon Tae Kwon Do but also understand in creating a class that is fun and energetic. His demeanor is one of confidence and calm but once on the sparring floor he is very explosive.
He works well with students of all ages and is respected by all for his dedication to this art. He continues to train hard personally and is currently the highest ranking student with Double Dragon Tae Kwon Do.
He has competed and experienced much success in state, national, and international competition. Training under Master Huynh for most of his life, he knows the philosophy of our program well and pushes all students to their very best. He knows the high level expectations of Double Dragon Tae Kwon Do but also understand in creating a class that is fun and energetic. His demeanor is one of confidence and calm but once on the sparring floor he is very explosive.
He works well with students of all ages and is respected by all for his dedication to this art. He continues to train hard personally and is currently the highest ranking student with Double Dragon Tae Kwon Do.
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