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Club Advisor
& Head Coach

Grand Master Sun Woo Park

S.W. Park's Taekwondo School
Portsmouth, NH / (603) 433-2099
    Grandmaster Park's career highlights:
  • 8th Dan Black Belt
  • Founder of the U.N.H. Taekwondo Club, and the club's Advisor since its inception in 1995
  • 1985-Present: Head Master of S.W. Park's Taekwondo School in Porstmouth, NH.
  • 1987-Present: Director of the NH state and other open taekwondo championships, including the U.S. Cup and the President's Cup; referee and administrator of many other international taekwondo championships
  • 1986-present: President of the New Hampshire Taekwondo Association
  • 1986-2004: Board of Governors, United States Taekwondo Union (predecessor of Taekwondo U.S.A)
  • 1993: Presidential Sports Award from President Bill Clinton
  • 1998: Letter of Commendation from the Speaker of the Massachusetts House
  • 2002-Present: Vice-President of the Advisory Council on Democratic and Peaceful Unification of Korea
  • 2005: Letter of Special Recognition from Portsmouth, N.H., Mayor Evelyn Sirrell
  • 2006-2007: President of the Korean-American Society of New Hampshire, Inc., and currently acting as advisor to the organization
  • 1997-1999: Technical Advisor to the Massachusetts Governor's Alliance Against Drugs
  • 2004: Letter of Commendation from the President of the Republic of Korea for the promotion of Taekwondo throughout the U.S., and distinguished service to the American and Korean communities
  • 2007: Letter of Commendation from the President of the Republic of Korea for distinguished efforts in the Democratic and Peaceful Unification of Korea
  • 2008: Letter of Commendation from the Governor of New Hampshire for service to the American and Korean communities of New Hampshire, and to the Korean War Veterans
  • 2008: Letter of Commendation from the President of Kukkiwon (the World headquarters for Taekwondo) for the promotion of Taekwondo in the United States and internationally


Instructors

Ben DiSesa

Tuesday Instructor
& Assistant Coach
bdisesa@aim.com

Ben started studying Taekwondo with Grand Master Park 9 years ago and is currently a 3rd Dan black belt. He began instructing for the club while a freshman at UNH and has continued to do so as a graduate. His studies in martial arts have enriched his life and as an instructor, he translates that positive influence into his classes. He is also a competitive tri-athlete and rock climbing instructor, currently training for the Lake Placid Ironman and recently qualifying for the Boston Marathon. While volunteering his time to the club, he also teaches classes across the seacoast for the American Red Cross.

Chris Munton

Thursday Instructor
& Assistant Coach
navar5150@gmail.com

Chris joined the UNH Taekwondo Club as an assistant instructor in the winter of 2008. Chris has trained under Grandmaster Park since the age of 11, and is currently a 3rd Dan black belt. Chris shares his love of Taekwondo with a love of writing and recording music in his spare time. He enjoys playing the drums and guitar and recording his wife who is a professional vocalist and voice instructor.

Minh Vu

Sunday Instructor
& Assistant Coach
cowboyminh@yahoo.com

Minh started studying Taekwondo with Grand Master Park since 1996 and currently a 1st Dan black belt. During his time at UNH, he was actively involved with the UNH Taekwondo club. He had very fond memories of UNH Taekwondo club, and he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience to new martial artists. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, basketball, working out and swing dancing.


Officers

Liz Horten

President
emr62@cisunix.unh.edu


Liz is a sophomore at UNH, majoring in Biology. She enjoys spending time with friends, playing guitar, and watching movies. Liz has always been involved heavily in sports, especially field hockey and track and field. This is her first experience with martial arts. She is also looking forward to studying Korean in the hopes of a studying abroad.

Kerry Troy

Vice President
tkd_sakura@yahoo.com


Hi, my name is Kerry. I am currently a sophomore at UNH studying business. I’ve been a part of the unh taekwondo club since freshman year. I’ve been doing taekwondo for almost 6 years now and I am currently a 2nd dan black belt. I have competed both nationally and locally since I’ve started taekwondo. I’ve found that the UNH club is a great way to meet new people, learn Taekwondo, and have fun while doing it! I’ll do my best to support this club as Vice President.

Igor Khuzeykin

Treasurer
k.russian@gmail.com



Hey, my name is Igor. I am a sophomore at UNH majoring in Civil engineering. This is my first year not only training in Taekwondo, but actually training in any martial arts at all. I have always wanted to do kick boxing but could never afford it. When looking over the list of club sports here at UNH, I stumbled upon Taekwondo and immediately became interested. I am very happy with my decision and the best part is, I can afford it! As treasurer, I hope to keep up the funding, making this amazing sport affordable and more interesting for all of you

Matt Wilkening

Secretary





Matt is a sophomore at UNH, majoring in mechanical engineering. Matt enjoys diving, drawing, video games (COD), and a bit of airsoft now and then. About a year ago, Matt earned his first degree and sensei badge in Shaolin Chi Sao Kempo Karate; and has entered numerous Massachusetts state tournaments, placing about ten times in forms and sparring (but only 1st place 3 times). The fancy kicks have always been what interested Matt, no matter how difficult they may seem; and that is why Matt loves Taekwondo!