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7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do 

D.A.R.E. Board of Director for Burlington Police Dept.  2006-Current 

Received Meritorious Service Award from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation's President Chung Won Choue, PhD:  2007, 2008 

Received Meritorious Service Award from the World Tae Kwon Do Culture Expo in Jeollabuk-Do Province of Korea:  2008 

Featured on the Tae Kwon Do Times Cover: 1995 

Graduated from UNC-G with the Highest Honor: Summa Cum Laude

 
 

Master Sang Ho Lee was born and raised in South Korea and started training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of nine.  In Korea, Tae Kwon Do being a national sport, many elementary school students were already exposed to the Art, as baseball or soccer in America today.

Since coming to America in 1986, he has taught students ranging from 3 to 83yrs of age from all walks of life in Fairfax County, Va (1986 – 1988), Wake County, NC (1988 – 1991), and Alamance County, NC (1991 – Current).

Master Lee started the first professional, full time martial arts academy in Burlington, NC in the spring of 1991.  The guidance of his five brothers, who are themselves Masters and Grand Masters in Tae Kwon Do has culminated in Master Lee reaching the highest level of professionalism. Through his tireless effort, dedication, and discipline, he has created one of the most impressive and noteworthy academies in the State of North Carolina.  Master Lee also has the distinction of being featured, with his five brothers, on the magazine cover of the Tae Kwon Do Times, which is one of the premier martial arts magazines in the world today.

Today, aside from teaching, he stays actively engaged in giving demonstrations, holding tournaments, attending seminars and workshops to stay up to date on the latest training techniques.  And for many years, Master Lee’s uninterrupted involvement with the South Korean Universities and the Korean National Teams, on their training in America, has been providing a win- win opportunity for his students in the US and in Korea.  Finally, for the youth, who are the future of our country, Master Lee robustly encourages his students to perform well academically as well as maintaining strong physical skills.  He believes that for our youth to stay ahead of global competition, both parents and teachers must diligently provide opportunities for them to develop both their minds and bodies

 

 
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Awards and Achievements
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998 - Lee Brothers Cup Championship Host/Director
 
 
President of the K.S.G. (Korean School of Greensboro) Board of Directors, Greensboro, NC 2010 - Current
   
International Chair for the Alamance Rotary International Club, Burlington, NC           2009 - Current
   

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Board of Director for Burlington Police Dept. 

2006 - Current 
   
Alamance Sports Development Council Member through Alamance County Convention & Visitors Bureau 2004 - Current
   
Received Meritorious Service Award from the World Tae Kwon Do Culture Expo in Jeollabuk-Do Province of Korea 2008
   
Received Meritorious Service Award from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation's President Chung Won Choue, Ph.D 2007
   
Obtained 7th Dan Under Grand Master Byong Yu & 6th Dan Under World Tae Kwon Do Federation 2006
   
Received Hall of Fame Golden Masters Award from the World Martial Arts Masters Association in Los Angeles, California, by  Grand  Master Byong Yu, Alan F. Horn (President/COO of Warner Brothers Film, and Michael Klausman, President of CBS Broadcasting Studio Center in Los Angeles) 2006
   
Built over 17,500 SF Building to accommodate martial arts training facility for his students 2005
   
Stuntman in the Hollywood Film Behind Enemy Lines 2 - Bulgaria (Eastern Europe) 2005
   
Received Dedicated Master of the Year from the World Martial Arts Expo Held in Los Angeles, Ca by Grand Master Byong Yu, Alan F. Horn (President/COO of Warner Brothers Film, and Michael Klausman, President of CBS Broadcasting Studio Center in Los Angeles) 2005
   
Obtained Master Instructor License Through USTU (Now USA Tae Kwon Do-US Tae Kwon Do Governing Body / Olympic Committee) 2003
   
Obtained 6th Dan Under Grand Master Byong Yu of Hollywood, California 2003
   
Became Screen Actors Guild Member (SAG) 2002
   
Received an Award from Elon Police Dept. for the Dedication and Service for the D.A.R.E. Program of Elon 2001
   
Received Superior Dedication and Leadership Award From Burlington Police Dept. Award Presented By the Chief Mike Gauldin 2000
   
Received the Recognition of Dedication for the City of Burlington By the City Council Members 2000
   
Obtained 5th Dan Black Belt From the World's Most Renowned Grand Masters:  Jhoon Rhee, Byong Yu & HK Lee 1999
   
Appointed into the United States National Demonstration Team 1995
   
Received the NC State’s 2nd Highest Public Service Award, the Capitol Citation Award, from the Secretary of State, Mr. Rufus Edmisten 1995
   
Made the Front Cover of the May issue of the Tae Kwon Do Times, a Leading Martial Arts Magazine 1995
   
Obtained United States Citizenship 1993
   
Obtained 4th Degree Black Belt 1992
   
Started the 2nd Academy in Burlington, NC 1991
   
Started the 1st Professional Martial Arts Academy in Garner, NC 1989
   
North Carolina USTU (Now USA Tae Kwon Do) State Black Belt Championship Champion - Sparring and Form 1988
   
U.S. Eastern Open Martial Arts Championship Champion - Sparring and Form 1988
   
All American Tae Kwon Do Championship Champion - Sparring and Form 1988
   
North Carolina USTU (Now USA Tae Kwon Do) State Black Belt Championship Champion - Sparring and Form 1988
   
   

Major Exhibitions

   
The United Korean Tae Kwon Do Demo at CBS Studios in Los Angeles, California with Grand Master Byong Yu 2007
   
3 Hours Long 7th Dan Performance in Front of Over 700 Spectators 2006
   
The Night with Stars Hosted By Dr. Byong Yu.  Some of the Distinguishing Guests in the Audiences include; Michael Klausman (President of CBS Studios), Michael Jai White (Star of the Movie Spawn), Phillip Rhee (Star of the Movie Best of the Best), Don "the dragon" Wilson (Film Star/Kickboxer), Korean Tae kwon Do Olympic Team and Many More.- CBS Studio in Los Angeles, CA (Studio City) 2001
   
Grand Master Hee Il Cho's Grand Opening at His New Head Quarter Academy  in Alberquerque, NM.  Some of the Distinguishing Guests in the Audiences include;  Grand Master Hee Il Cho Himself, Grand Master Bong Soo Han (Hap Ki Do Expert), Grand Master Chung E. Kim of Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine & Actor Daniel Bernhardt (Star of Blood Sport II & III, Mortal Combat TV Series as "Siro")  - Albuquerque, NM 1999
   
The Night with Stars Hosted By Chuck Norris & Dr. Byong Yu.  Some of the Distinguishing Guests in the Audiences include; Chuck Norris Himself, Steven Segal, Samo Hung, Ernie Reyes Jr & Sr., Michael Jai White (the Movie Spawn), Don "the dragon" Wilson, Art Camacho, Richard Norton, and Many More. - CBS Studios in Los Angeles, CA (Studio City) 1998
   
Masters Expo Held at Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles with World Renowned Korean TKD Grand Master Byong Yu, Japanese Karate Weapons Expert Sensei Tadashi Yamashita, Chinese Kung Fu Weapons Expert Sifu  Eric Lee   - Los Angeles, CA 1997
   
Guest Demonstrator for Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion James "Bone-crusher" Smith’s Retirement Fight- at the Raleigh Civic Center-Raleigh, NC 1995
   
Special Guest Demonstrator for the Korean Tigers Demonstration Team - Cary, NC 1994, 1995
   
Guest Demonstrator for Korean National Hap Ki Do Team and the Russian National Sambo Team - Raleigh Civic Center, NC 1992, 1993
   
Special Guest Demonstrator for Making of the Masters by Master Jun Lee at the North Raleigh Hilton - Raleigh, NC 1991
   
   

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