Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo is a comprehensive 120-credit hour program designed to provide students with an advanced education and training in the art and science of Taekwondo. By combining rigorous physical training with academic coursework, this program prepares students for careers as professional Taekwondo practitioners, coaches, and instructors, and for sports management and physical education roles. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, emphasizing the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of Taekwondo.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo Program are to help students to:

    1. Master in systematically learning Taekwondo from basic to advanced techniques and applying them effectively in practice. 
    2. Foster self-discipline and character formation based on the philosophy and spirit of Taekwondo, helping students develop proper leadership skills. 
    3. Develop a global mindset in students, preparing them to excel on the international stage while understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds. 
    4. Encourage academic research related to Taekwondo and cultivate knowledge and skills that contribute to both academia and industry. 
    5. Instill a sense of social responsibility through Taekwondo, promoting community service activities that positively impact local and global communities. 
    Program Requirements
    General Education Core Courses  12 Credits
    General Education Elective Courses 20 Credits
    Major Core Courses 48 Credits
    Major Elective Courses 24 Credits
    General Elective Courses 16 Credits
    Total 120 Credits

    Academics

    Instructors of Program 

    Underwood’s taekwondo courses are taught by Master YongKuk Jung, Master Chris Kim and Master Young Mi Youn.

    Prof. YongKuk Jung

    Director, Department of Taekwondo

    • 6th-degree black belt certified by Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters
    • Certified Taekwondo Coach and Referee – World Taekwondo Federation.
    • Mississippi State Taekwondo Association Team Head Coach 2008 – 2015
    • Alabama State Taekwondo Association Team Head Coach 2000 – 2003
    • Strength & Conditioning Coach – Texas Rangers Baseball Organization 2004
    • Strength & Conditioning Coach – University of South Alabama 2001 – 2003
    • Master’s Degree in Sports Science – University of South Alabama 2003
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Taekwondo – Yong-In University 2000.

     CHRIS KIM

    Master Kim is a Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters-certified 9th degree black belt, and is a World Taekwondo Federation-certified International Taekwondo referee. He was a member of the US National Taekwondo Team from 1979 to 1982, and Olympic Training Center coach for the US National Team from 1989-1992. He also served as Olympic Training Center coach for the US Jr. Olympic Taekwondo Team from 1985-1987, and as International Advisor to the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters from 2008-2014. He is the owner of the World Class Taekwondo dojang in Suwanee, GA.

    YOUNG MI YOUN

    Master Youn is a Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters-certified 8th degree black belt. She is a World Taekwondo certified international Master Instructor and International Referee, Vice-chair of Kukkiwon International Relations bureau, and a member of the WTF Women’s Committee and of the Kukkiwon International Advisory Committee. She is a Grand Master at the World Class Taekwondo dojang in Suwanee, GA.