Providing taekwondo lessons in the North Shore since 1997
Established in 1997, Sunny Kim Taekwondo is currently located in a taekwondo specific facility at the heart of the North Shore a block off from Marine Drive and Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
We offer martial arts programs for all ages and fitness levels, and offer instruction in traditional taekwondo as well as diverse choices of martial arts related fitness programs such as Taekwon Dance, Basic Weaponry, and Performance Fitness. Our instructors are certified by the World Taekwondo Federation and Kukkiwon. All classes are personally led by the owners, Master Park and Grandmaster Kim.
Grandmaster Instructor & Owner
Jong Seol Sunny Kim (9th degree black belt in Taekwondo)
-Certified 1st Class Taekwondo instructor with the Korean Sports Administration
(equivalent to Level 5 status with the Coaching Academy of Canada)
-Certified CPGA Golf Pro from 2012 to 2016
-Has been teaching for over 45 years
-Certified World Taekwondo Federation International Judge
-Grandmaster Kim was also awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal by Queen Elizabeth for his contributions to Canada.
Master Instructor
ByeongKeon Kim (Master BK)
-5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
-4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
-3rd Degree Black Belt in Tukkong Moosool
-2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo
-Former Sergeant in the Special Forces of the Korean Army
Master Instructor
Ji Hwan Park (Master Park)
-4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
-5th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
-2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo
-1st Degree Black Belt in Kumdo
-Certified Taekwondo Instructor
-Former Captain in the Republic of Korea Air Force
Instructors and Office Staff
Richard Lee
-3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Instructors and Office Staff
Jacqueline Bodner
-2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Instructors and Office Staff
Ruby Kim
-Manager and Korean Language Teacher
Black Belt Assistants
Honbete L. / Daniel P. / Hwan K. / Ethan A. / David C. / Esther C.