“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” — attributed to Steven Spielberg
At J H Kim Taekwondo Institute, this belief has long guided how we nurture our students. Our instructors are more than just skilled practitioners — they are mentors and role models who guide with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Rather than removing every obstacle, they scaffold each student’s growth — providing timely support while encouraging resilience, effort, and independent learning both on and off the training floor.
Our team has always drawn strength from diversity, with instructors hailing from across the world. Many are champions and medalists in various disciplines. Beyond the dojang, they bring a wealth of academic and professional qualifications — in Taekwondo, sports sciences, education, and other fields — further enriching the learning experience for every student.
Over the years, many dedicated individuals have shaped our students’ development with heart, humility, and unwavering passion. As we update our instructor pages to reflect the next chapter of our team, we thank you for your patience and continued trust.
We look forward to introducing you to the new faces — and honouring those who helped us get here.
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Head of Schools
Master Lai Han Seng
The chief architect of our schools’ programs is Master Lai Han Seng, who is well-versed in the different aspects of Taekwondo. Master Lai is not only responsible for upholding the excellence of J H Kim Taekwondo in our schools but also has to make sure that the students received the right training to meet the standards and grading requirements of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.