OUR PHILOSOPHY

Grand Master Kiho Jeong is one of the few extremely talented martial art practitioners in the world. He started Taekwondo when he was 14 years old and received his bachelor’s degree in Taekwondo Education from Yong-In University in South Korea.  He went through many experiences as an athlete and as a coach for over 36 years. He is Kukkiwon certified 7th-degree black belt and has total 22-degree black belt in various types of Martial Arts. He has competed and been awarded numerous national and international awards. Few of his numerous awards are US Open Taekwondo Championship 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019 sponsored by Kukkiwon headquarter, silver and bronze medal in 1992 President Cup Taekwondo Competition-Silver, 1993 Korea National Athletic Competition-Gold, Fist Breaking-Gold, Poomsae-Gold, High Jump Kick-Silver in 2005, 2006, 2008 World Taekwondo Hanmadang Championship.He is also widely known for his passion for teaching accurate Taekwondo techniques to his students with his experiences. His students in Korea have won many national and international tournaments. Grand Master Jeong immigrated to Kansas in 2007 and is now spreading Taekwondo culture in North Kansas City and Overland Park Kansas with his knowledge, experience, and passion.

"Taekwondo is my life, basically." Ever since he was four years old, Master Jaeho Jeong started Taekwondo under the instructions of his father, Grand Master Kiho Jeong. Ever since, he went through many experiences as an athlete and a coach for 25 years. His interest in Taekwondo education led him to competitive Taekwondo in South Korea where he received many awards and recognitions as an athlete. At the age of 13, his family immigrated to the United States of America and he continued his passion of Taekwondo by teaching under Grand Master Jeong’s instructions. He is currently a Kukkiwon certified 5th degree black belt with outstanding performances in various national and international tournaments such as Junior Olympics (1st place and 2nd place) and 2008 World Taekwondo Hanmadang Championship sponsored by Kukkiwon headquarter (1st place in form division) to name the few. His diverse experience as both an athlete and a coach allows more intimate relationship with the students and accurate instructions.

Livia Viall started at Jeongs Taekwondo Martial Arts as a 5 1/2 year old White belt.  She has trained exclusively under Founder & Grand Master Kiho Jeong and Head Master Jaeho Jeong, and is now a Kukkiwon certified 3rd Degree Black Belt.  She is currently nationally ranked with USA Taekwondo and travels regularly with the Jeongs Competition team to various national and international tournaments such as the USA National Championships, US Open, and Grand Prix Finals where she has earned medals in multiple taekwondo disciplines.

When she is not training or serving as an Instructor at Jeongs, Livia is currently a sophomore at Blue Valley West, where she is involved in Track and Field (varsity letter winner), competition business club, a Student Ambassador, and on the President's Honor Roll.  She also has her own business that raises money for Children's Mercy and was recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce as the Outstanding Entrepreneur Under 30 for the Kansas City region.  She is a member of the USA Taekwondo 2024 All Academic Gold Team.

“Jeong’s taekwondo is a huge part of my life and i couldn’t imagine not doing taekwondo. I have not only learned so many amazing skills and techniques, but also so many important life lessons. I love it so much! I fully suggest jeong’s taekwondo for some of the best in the midwest. I would love to help train your child and help them find their next passion like i did.”

Shenara started Taekwondo at Jeong's Taekwondo as a 7-year-old white belt. She has trained under Grand Master Kiho Jeong and Head Master Jaeho Jeong ever since and is now a second-degree black belt. She has traveled with the competition team and competed in Taekwondo since she was eight. She enjoys teaching and coaching for local competitions and competing herself. She has competed nationally once and is working on competing again. 

Outside of Taekwondo, Shenara is a freshman at Olathe North High School, where she is involved in choir, DECA (a business competition), SASA (South-Asian Student Association), and Science Olympiad. Shenara also has done piano for a decade and continues to excel in music. She is a songwriter, and composer, and is always working on a new musical piece. She believes that hard work and teamwork make the dream come true, and that skill develops by practice, not luck or initial ability.

   “Taekwondo has been a huge part of my life for a long time, and it would be wrong to not give back the service Master James and Grand Master Jeong gave me. Taekwondo has been my second home since I began my journey. Through the years, I’ve learned a lot of new techniques, but the most important part of Taekwondo for me was the bonds, the disciplinary aspect, and the hard training that I only now see the effect of. I look forward to working with your child not only to make them better at Taekwondo but also to help them learn those life skills that are important. I totally recommend Jeong's Taekwondo, it’s the best.”