Staff
Loyalty. Obedience. Honor. Perseverance. Integrity
These values go back to the ancient rules passed down to us from the earliest practitioners of Korean martial arts. Our mission is to reach out to all who are dedicated to traditional Taekwondo martial arts history, philosophy, values, and ideals which embody the true spirit of traditional martial arts teachings.
Grand Master
Hyeongryeol Kim
Grand Master Kim was born and raised in South Korea and has practiced the art of taekwondo for 25 years and moved to Illinois in 2015 to teach his pupils the art of Taekwondo. He is a 6th-degree black belt, with an International Master's Certificate from Kukkiwon. Master Kim began his career as a Taekwondo player, where he was recognized for his talents and achievements through his success in many national and international competitions.
Instructor
Elissa Chamberlain
Instructor Elissa is a first-degree black belt in taekwondo. Elissa has achieved gold in taekwondo competitions for sparring and form. She has been teaching at HK Martial Arts since 2023.