Instructors & Black Belts

The Grand Master

Gil Woo Kim

Senior Grand Master of Woo Kim Taekwondo Association

Grand Master Kim has been involved in Taekwondo for nearly 60 years. He is a first generation 9th Degree Grand Master trained under Grand Master Lee Nam Suk (Korea) who was head of Chang Moo Kwan and one of the original co-founders of the World Taekwondo system.

When Taekwondo was in it's infancy and there were few schools across Canada, Grand Master Kim was one of the first to pioneer this new martial art. After moving to Canada, Grand Master Kim opened his first Canadian Taekwondo School in Ontario in September of 1971 and subsequently a school in Alberta in 1974. He later moved to B.C. and was a resident of the Comox Valley for six years, establishing the Courtenay Taekwondo School in September of 1977.
Grand Master Kim has served as the Director of the Canadian Taekwondo Association, President of the B.C. Taekwondo Federation and is Past Chairman of the Master's Advisory Committee for the B.C. Taekwondo Federation. He currently conducts Woo Kim Taekwondo Schools in Surrey, Langley, Victoria, Comox, Parksville, Nanaimo, and Errington. Other former locations include Cumberland and Denman Island. Grand Master Kim maintains an active interest in his schools and their students holding regular grading tests and seminars and oversees all activities within his association.

School Masters

Master Steve Large

Master of Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo

Master Steve Large started Taekwondo in January of 1978 with Grand Master Kim as his instructor in Courtenay and after 46 years remains the most senior active student in the Woo Kim Association. Master Steve trained for six years in Courtenay under Grand Master Kim until Kim relocated from the Comox Valley to live in the lower mainland.

Master Steve moved to Nanaimo in 1986 but did not become active in TKD again until he started the club up in May of 1988. With only six members from an original International TKD club, Master Steve established the Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo School. Over the years Master Steve has graduated many students to their Black Belt rank and beyond.
Some of the students that have been taught by Master Steve in the past have progressed on to become Master Instructors as well. This group includes Master Murray Fee, and Master Brett Fee (Woo Kim Parksville), Master Harry Sese (Bellview Washington), Master Dan Thornton (Woo Kim Surrey), Master Ruth Rowe (Adelaide Australia), Master Revelina Lukashuk (Woo Kim Errington), and most recently, Master Mike Lowe, and Master Adam Hall also with the Woo Kim Nanaimo School.

Today after 35 years, Nanaimo Taekwondo is still going strong thanks to the dedication of the Student Executive and Master Steve working in cooperation to make it one of the best schools around.

Personal Information and Dan Certification

Master Stephen William Large - 68 Years old (2024)

Started Taekwondo with Grand Master Gil Woo Kim in January 1978.

First Dan Certificate: (Chang Moo Kwan), Oct 06, 1982

First Dan Certificate: (Kukkiwon), Oct 12, 1982

Second Dan Certificate: (Kukkiwon), Dec 23, 1985

Third Dan Certificate: (Kukkiwon), Jul 20, 1990

Fourth Dan Certificate: (Kukkiwon), April 05, 1998

Fifth Dan Certificate: (Kukkiwon), April 20, 2002

Sixth Dan Certificate: (Kukkiwon), April 20, 2007

Seventh Dan Certificate (Kukkiwon), April 20, 2014

Teaching History

Became assistant instructor with Peter Speers September 1983 and helped teach for five hours a day three days a week at the Woo Kim Courtenay Taekwondo School.

Competed on a local level in tournaments in the Comox Valley and Vancouver over a period of several years.

In 1988 assumed instruction of the remaining members of Kwon’s International Taekwondo School in Nanaimo.

Converted Kwon’s Nanaimo Taekwondo over to a non-profit club in 1988 and converted their style over from International to World Taekwondo under supervision of Grand Master Gil Woo Kim. With the remaining 6 members of the old school progressed and promoted Taekwondo to over 100 members.

After spending a combination of roughly 7 years in a two story school house and later in a local sports complex, Master Steve helped to established an independent school where money could be raised for equipment and our dojang could be designed to suit the needs of the members. This school has existed in its present location for over 25 years. The combined age of the school from all locations will be 35 years as of May 2023.

Accomplishments

Established Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo School as the longest running Taekwondo School on Southern Vancouver Island (35 Years),

Promoted and spread Taekwondo through many demonstrations in both local malls and public venues over the 33 year span of the school.

The promotion of over 125 students to black belt and beyond.

Instrumental in the instruction and/or promotion of the following students that have attained Master level:

Master Brett Fee (Cascadia Parksville Taekwondo)

Master Dustin Fee (Cascadia Parksville Taekwondo)

Master Murray Fee (Cascadia Parksville Taekwondo)

Master Dan Thornton (Vortex Taekwondo Surrey)

Master Harry Sese (Belleview Washington)

Master Mike Bossa (British Columbia Interior)

Master Ruth Rowe (Adelaide Australia)

Master Revelina Lukashuk (Woo Kim Errington Taekwondo)

Master Mike Lowe (Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo)

Master Adam Hall (Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo)

Original instructor through color belt levels to black belt for former Canadian National Champions – Ruth Rowe, Harry Sese, and Jeffrey Cromack

Presented with Kukkiwon Commendation No. 09887 for contribution to the promotion of Taekwondo culture.

Master Revelina Lukashuk

Master of Woo Kim Errington Taekwondo

Revelina started her training with Master Steve Large at the Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo School in 2004. Revelina achieved her first degree black belt in 2007 and began teaching the Little Tigers class. She later achieved her second degree black belt in 2009 and shortly after founded the Woo Kim Errington Taekwondo School. Revelina is now a fifth-degree black belt and continues to train and teach learning both from her students and her peers. She has been an active coach in tournament competition and has helped many students to realize their goals and improve their skills. Through Revelina's efforts many of her students that have achieved their goal of reaching a black belt continue to train and have become instructors themselves.

Fourth Degree Black Belts

Master Adam Hall

Master Mike Lowe

Third Degree Black Belts

James Whyte

Jeffrey Ng

David Brionnes

Michael Brionnes

Merrick Butterworth

Second Degree Black Belts

Carl Butterworth

Joel Roszmann

Jane Wodlinger

Kaleb Okeley

First Degree Black Belts

Mali Munroe

James Bates

Robyn Bartle

Chuck Saffin

Ben Kalina

Kevin Stedmon

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Events in November 2024

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3	4 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 4, 2024 Regular Juniors Classes Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 4, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	5 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 5, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 5, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	6 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 6, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 6, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	7 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 7, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 7, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	8	9
10	11 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 11, 2024 Regular Juniors Classes Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 11, 2024 Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday The school is closed for the Remembrance Day Holiday. See you Tuesday night! More	12 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 12, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 12, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	13 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 13, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 13, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	14 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 14, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 14, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	15	16
17	18 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 18, 2024 Regular Juniors Classes Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 18, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	19 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 19, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 19, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	20 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 20, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 20, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	21 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 21, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 21, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	22	23
24	25 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 25, 2024 Regular Juniors Classes Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 25, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	26 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 26, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 26, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	27 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 27, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 27, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	28 Junior Taekwondo Class 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm November 28, 2024 Regular Juniors Class Regular juniors classes are from 6 to 12 years of age. The juniors classes are geared in a similar fashion to the adult classes with an accent on self-control and mutual respect for instructors and fellow classmates. There are games that are played from time to time to help boost confidence and a spirit of teamwork. Although some individual attention is given, the atmosphere is more group oriented. More, Adult Taekwondo Class 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm November 28, 2024 Regular Adult Classes These classes are a mixture of cardio, traditional martial arts and partner exercises. Although some sport Taekwondo is involved in our curriculum, the school is more focused on strong traditional technique, self-defense, and the proper execution of forms and basics. Some of the time in class is also spent in learning aspects of Korean language and rules of conduct known as the Taekwondo tenets. The aim is to build strength, self-confidence, and flexibility while getting in shape and learning. More	29	30

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Instructors & Black Belts

Gil Woo Kim

Senior Grand Master of Woo Kim Taekwondo Association

Master Steve Large

Master of Woo Kim Nanaimo Taekwondo

Master Revelina Lukashuk

Master of Woo Kim Errington Taekwondo

Master Adam Hall

Master Mike Lowe

James Whyte

Jeffrey Ng

David Brionnes

Michael Brionnes

Merrick Butterworth

Carl Butterworth

Joel Roszmann

Jane Wodlinger

Kaleb Okeley

Mali Munroe

James Bates

Robyn Bartle

Chuck Saffin

Ben Kalina

Kevin Stedmon

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