Q & A: What Is Master Shin’s Leadership Program?

Q: What is the Leadership Program at Master Shin’s Taekwondo?

A: It’s a training path designed to help students become the best version of themselves —
confident, skilled, respectful, and ready to make a positive impact in our community.


Q: What do students learn in the program?

1. Real Confidence
Students learn to speak up, lead warm-ups, guide small groups, and discover that their voice matters.

2. Strong Skills & Techniques
Leaders train more often, build strong basics, and sharpen their knowledge so they can demonstrate with pride.

3. True Taekwondo Values
Respect, responsibility, self-discipline, attitude, community service —
we focus on shaping good people, not just good martial artists.


Q: How does a student join or prepare for leadership?

Next Steps for Leadership-Minded Students

Attend more classes.
More practice builds confidence, skill, and readiness to lead.

Participate in our events.
Demonstrations and community projects help students develop courage, teamwork, and communication.

Show initiative.
Leadership grows through daily effort and a positive attitude.


Q: Why does this matter for our community?

A: Strong youth leaders become strong community members.
Our mission is to help children and teens grow into confident, kind, responsible young adults who uplift the people around them.

We’re proud to guide the next generation of leaders —
right here in our neighborhood.

If any families are interested in learning more, visiting a class, or seeing what leadership looks like in action, you’re always welcome to stop by and say hello. 🌟

Published by Master Shin

Master Dong-il Shin was born Jan 14, 1966 and raised in South Korea. He studied under Grand Master Kwang-il, Park, a 9th Dan Master Black Belt in Korea and Prof. Kyu Suk, Lee, former President of Asia Taekwondo Union. Master Shin’s Tae Kwon Do Center is associated with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Master Shin is Graduate Yong-In Univ. Major Tae Kwon Do and PE. 7th Degree Black Belt from World Taekwondo Federation 2013 “Citizen of Year” by City of Lake Steven Chamber of Commerce. U.S. National Team Director (2014 World University Championship China. Hohhot) U.S. National Team Director (2015 Universiade Game Gwang Ju) President of WA State ATU (American Taekwondo United) Member of Team USA Tae Kwon Do Member of National Collegiate Taekwondo Association Founder and Host of “Lake Stevens Health Kick” Fund Raising for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Proud Sponsor of “Relay for Life” FaceBook Album Member of Lions Club Gold Sponsor and Security provider at “Aquafest” Partner of Lake Stevens Family Center (Bully Prevention, Women’s Self-Defense Seminar) Master Dong-il, Shin, combine excellent student instructor ratios with state of the art training facilities. He is being with students every step of the way to help them reach their individual goals (and maybe even reach some new goals they’ve never before thought possible).