MASTER UM
Master Aaron Um is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (World Taekwondo Federation Kukkiwon), is at the Master Instructor level, and is recognized by the International Federation
Started TKD at the age of 7 in Korea and continued in Spain as a teenager
Trained with Chungdokwan Master Kim (Kim’ TDK) in Spain to pursue dream of becoming a TKD professional master
Started teaching TKD at 18 at Alcala de Henares in Madrid
Participated in Campeonato de Madrid de Combate Junvenil y Adulto, Campeonato de España de Exhibición, and Copa Liberica where he received gold medals
Master Um came to the United States to train and participated in the Senior National Championship and the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship where he received gold medals
In 2006, he opened Golden Dragon TKD Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma which is the biggest TKD school in the state
In 2008, Master Um and his family moved to Texas where he experienced life-altering experiences which led him to become a born-again Christian, finding his true purpose in life.
Continuing his passion for TKD, he opened the Golden Eagle Taekwondo School in Katy, Texas, dedicating his time to providing the best mental and physical training possible
Master Um speaks fluent English, Korean, and Spanish
He is married with three children
Favorite Bible verse: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Favorite quotes:
Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit!
Be Humble, be Kind and Respect others, but always be ready to protect others and yourself.
Do your best and let God the rest.
Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of choice
Fear attracts attack.
Character is more important than talent.
You don’t drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.
MASTER UM
Master Aaron Um is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (World Taekwondo Federation Kukkiwon), is at the Master Instructor level, and is recognized by the International Federation
Started TKD at the age of 7 in Korea and continued in Spain as a teenager
Trained with Chungdokwan Master Kim (Kim’ TDK) in Spain to pursue dream of becoming a TKD professional master
Started teaching TKD at 18 at Alcala de Henares in Madrid
Participated in Campeonato de Madrid de Combate Junvenil y Adulto, Campeonato de España de Exhibición, and Copa Liberica where he received gold medals
Master Um came to the United States to train and participated in the Senior National Championship and the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship where he received gold medals
In 2006, he opened Golden Dragon TKD Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma which is the biggest TKD school in the state
In 2008, Master Um and his family moved to Texas where he experienced life-altering experiences which led him to become a born-again Christian, finding his true purpose in life.
Continuing his passion for TKD, he opened the Golden Eagle Taekwondo School in Katy, Texas, dedicating his time to providing the best mental and physical training possible
Master Um speaks fluent English, Korean, and Spanish
He is married with three children
Favorite Bible verse: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Favorite quotes:
Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit!
Be Humble, be Kind and Respect others, but always be ready to protect others and yourself.
Do your best and let God the rest.
Being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of choice
Fear attracts attack.
Character is more important than talent.
You don’t drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.
MASTER MARLEN
25 years of experience
Served 6 years Mexico Taekwondo National Team. 2009-2014.
General Medicine doctor
Having a passion for Taekwondo, she joined Golden Eagle TKD to support and create future champions
Numerous International achievements including:
1st Place in the Pan American Taekwondo Championship. 2012. Sucre, Bolivia. (individual)
1st Place in the Pan American Poomsae championship. 2012. Sucre, Bolivia (thirds)
1st Place in the Pan American Open Poomsae Championship. 2013. Querétaro. Mexico (individual)
1st Place in the Pan American Open Poomsae Championship. 2013. Querétaro. Mexico (Female team)
1st Place in the Pan American Taekwondo Championship.2014. Aguascalientes. Mexico (Female team)
Numerous International participations
World Poomsae Championship in El Cairo, Egypt 2009.
World Poomsae Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2010.
World Universiade in Shenzhen, China 2011.
University World Championship in Pocheon, Korea 2012.
World Poomsae Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico 2014.
MASTER MARLEN
25 years of experience
Served 6 years Mexico Taekwondo National Team. 2009-2014.
General Medicine doctor
Having a passion for Taekwondo, she joined Golden Eagle TKD to support and create future champions
Numerous International achievements including:
1st Place in the Pan American Taekwondo Championship. 2012. Sucre, Bolivia. (individual)
1st Place in the Pan American Poomsae championship. 2012. Sucre, Bolivia (thirds)
1st Place in the Pan American Open Poomsae Championship. 2013. Querétaro. Mexico (individual)
1st Place in the Pan American Open Poomsae Championship. 2013. Querétaro. Mexico (Female team)
1st Place in the Pan American Taekwondo Championship.2014. Aguascalientes. Mexico (Female team)
Numerous International participations
World Poomsae Championship in El Cairo, Egypt 2009.
World Poomsae Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2010.
World Universiade in Shenzhen, China 2011.
University World Championship in Pocheon, Korea 2012.
World Poomsae Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico 2014.
MASTER JAHIR
Over 25 years of experience.
2007 – 2010 Mexico Taekwondo National Team.
Taekwondo is my life says Master Jahir.
Taekwondo Experience (Athlete)
Gold medal in National Championship in Poomsae (2007, 2009 & 2010)
7th place in World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (2007, Incheon, Korea)
1st place in Pan American Junior Taekwondo Championship (2009, San Salvador, El Salvador)
5th place in World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (2009, Cairo, Egypt)
2nd place in Spanish Open Taekwondo (2010, Alicante, Spain)
1st place in Costa Rica Open Taekwondo (2010, San José, Costa Rica)
10th place in World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (2010, Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
3x Gold medal in USA Open Taekwondo (2010, 2011, & 2012)
5x Gold Champion National Conadeip (2010-2015)
5x MVP Conadeip (2010-2014)
Taekwondo Trainer Experience
1st National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Jr. (2016)
1st National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Sr. (2016)
2nd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team male Jr. (2016)
2nd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team male Sr. (2016)
1st National place in Conadeip Poomsae team male Sr. (2017)
2nd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Jr. (2017)
3rd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Sr. (2017)
MASTER JAHIR
Over 25 years of experience.
2007 – 2010 Mexico Taekwondo National Team.
Taekwondo is my life says Master Jahir.
Taekwondo Experience (Athlete)
Gold medal in National Championship in Poomsae (2007, 2009 & 2010)
7th place in World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (2007, Incheon, Korea)
1st place in Pan American Junior Taekwondo Championship (2009, San Salvador, El Salvador)
5th place in World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (2009, Cairo, Egypt)
2nd place in Spanish Open Taekwondo (2010, Alicante, Spain)
1st place in Costa Rica Open Taekwondo (2010, San José, Costa Rica)
10th place in World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship (2010, Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
3x Gold medal in USA Open Taekwondo (2010, 2011, & 2012)
5x Gold Champion National Conadeip (2010-2015)
5x MVP Conadeip (2010-2014)
Taekwondo Trainer Experience
1st National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Jr. (2016)
1st National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Sr. (2016)
2nd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team male Jr. (2016)
2nd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team male Sr. (2016)
1st National place in Conadeip Poomsae team male Sr. (2017)
2nd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Jr. (2017)
3rd National place in Conadeip Poomsae team female Sr. (2017)
MASTER MARIA
Over 20 years of experience
2010-2011 Mexico National Team member.
Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science with a MBA in Management, Specialized in Project Management.
Numerous National & International achievements including:
Winner of 15 medals in the Private Universities Nationals, (2011-2017).
Bronze medalist at US OPEN of Taekwondo, Austin, Texas (2011).
Silver medalist at the Pan American Adult Taekwondo Championship, Monterrey, Nuevo León (2010).
Gold and silver medalist at the Pan American Youth Taekwondo Championship, San Salvador, El Salvador (2009).
More than 18 medals, in National Events for the Mexican Taekwondo Federation, (2008-2014).
Taekwondo Trainer Experience
Serve as coach for young athletes obtaining medals at national and international level.
Support Coach for the Puebla´s State Team for the National Games (2018-2021),
Assistant Coach for the UDLAP´s Taekwondo Poomsae Team during the Private University Championships in 2018 and 2019 obtaining more than 20 medals.
MASTER MARIA
Over 20 years of experience
2010-2011 Mexico National Team member.
Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science with a MBA in Management, Specialized in Project Management.
Numerous National & International achievements including:
Winner of 15 medals in the Private Universities Nationals, (2011-2017).
Bronze medalist at US OPEN of Taekwondo, Austin, Texas (2011).
Silver medalist at the Pan American Adult Taekwondo Championship, Monterrey, Nuevo León (2010).
Gold and silver medalist at the Pan American Youth Taekwondo Championship, San Salvador, El Salvador (2009).
More than 18 medals, in National Events for the Mexican Taekwondo Federation, (2008-2014).
Taekwondo Trainer Experience
Serve as coach for young athletes obtaining medals at national and international level.
Support Coach for the Puebla´s State Team for the National Games (2018-2021),
Assistant Coach for the UDLAP´s Taekwondo Poomsae Team during the Private University Championships in 2018 and 2019 obtaining more than 20 medals.