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About Grandmaster Sangho (Sean) Lee

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​Grandmaster Sangho (Sean) Lee
8th Dan Black Belt
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Purdue University
Master of Business Administration
MS in Human Resource Management

  • 8th Dan Black Belt - Certified through the U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society
  • 8th Dan Black Belt - Certified through Jidokwan Taekwondo HQ, Seoul, S. Korea
  • 8th Dan Black Belt - Certified through Heuk Choo Kwan Hapkido HQ, Daejeon, S. Korea
  • 7th Dan Black Belt - Certified through Kukkiwon, Seoul, S. Korea
  • MBA, Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue University 
  • MSHRM, Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue University ​
  • ​BA, UNC-Greensboro (Summa Cum Laude)
  • Letter of Commendation from Kukkiwon - Seoul, S. Korea: 2023, 2018, 2015, 2012
  • Meritorious Service Award from the World Taekwondo (WT): 2015, 2007
  • Grandmaster of the Year by Martial Arts World News Magazine: Sept. 21, 2019
  • Featured on the cover of Martial Arts World News Magazine: 2019
  • The Piedmont Business Ethics Award: 2013
  • Distinguished Service in Sports Award by Alamance Sports Development Council: 2010
  • Featured on the cover of Tae Kwon Do Times: 1995
  • The Capitol Citation Award from the N.C. Secretary of State: 1995

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Grandmaster Sangho (Sean) Lee is a highly respected martial arts expert who has dedicated his life to teaching students from all walks of life. Born and raised in South Korea, where martial arts are a national sport, Grandmaster Lee started his training at the age of nine. His passion for martial arts continued to grow, and after coming to America in 1986, he taught in several counties before settling in Alamance County, NC, where he started the first full-time martial arts academy in Burlington in 1991.

Grandmaster Lee's commitment to martial arts has earned him the highest level of professionalism and recognition in his field. With guidance from his five Grandmaster brothers, he has created one of the most impressive martial arts academies in North Carolina. Grandmaster Lee and his brothers have also been featured on the cover of the Tae Kwon Do Times, one of the most prestigious martial arts magazines in the world.

In addition to teaching, Grandmaster Lee remains actively engaged in giving demonstrations, holding tournaments, and attending seminars and workshops to stay up to date on the latest training techniques. He has been instrumental in providing a win-win opportunity for his students in the U.S. and Korea by being involved with South Korean Universities and the Korean National Teams in their training in America.

As a father, husband, and son, Grandmaster Lee places great value on family and community. His passion for education goes beyond physical skills, as he encourages his students to excel academically. He firmly believes that developing both the mind and body is crucial for our youth to stay ahead of global competition, and parents and teachers must provide opportunities for them to do so.
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Grandmaster Sangho (Sean) Lee's unwavering dedication to martial arts and education has impacted the lives of countless students. His story is an inspiration to all, as he has shown that with passion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, anything is possible.

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