ABOUT US

Dr. Jae H. Ku, Director

Harvard University, A.B. (Magna Cum Laude)

The London School of Economics, MSc.

The Johns Hopkins University, Ph,D.

Dr. Ku has been in the field of higher education for the past three decades. A graduate of Harvard College with an MSc. In International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Ku is a noted expert in Asian affairs.  He has taught various political science courses at Brown University, Johns Hopkins SAIS, and Yonsei University.  His professional experience includes running a Johns Hopkins think tank for 11 years and running a project at a democracy promoting NGO, the Freedom House.  Because his work has always intersected policy issues with young students, over the years, Dr. Ku has advised countless number of students with their career goals and how to “get in” to the right college or graduate schools.

Dr. Ku has authored several books and book chapters on Asian security; he has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and other well-known international news networks. He has been cited in the New York Times, Washington Post, Chosun Ilbo, and many other news outlets.  He is also the executive producer of “I am Grace”, “Rescued by Fate” and “The Last Tear” documentary films.

Grand Master Seung Min Choi

Kukkiwon Overseas Judge

Kukkiwon Technical Commitee

7th Degree Black Belt Taewondo (Kukkiwon)

MBA Korea/ Head Master (230 fanchise in Korea)

US Marine Corps Taekwondo Team Coach (2004~2007)

Virginia State Taekwondo Team Coach (2002~2006)

K-Tiger Performance Team Captain (1993~1995)

Over 30 years of teaching experience

As a martial arts instructor with extensive experience training kids, there is nothing better than seeing them grow firsthand.

But more important than the martial arts skills they learn is the personal skills they develop and carry for life.  It’s about developing confidence, discipline, character, focus and respect. With every class we teach, your kids are growing in mind, body and character.

Dr. Chad M. Hamel 

Dr. Chad M. Hamel - Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine - Oklahoma State University.

Dr. Hamel is a veterinarian with over 20 years of clinical and public policy experience. Dr. Hamel also owns and operates several agricultural companies that are leaders in the utilization of robotics and technology to increase efficiency and quality. Dr. Hamel is also published scientific author and has authored a children’s book. 

Ellen Hamel
education, B.A. and BSN University of Virginia; MPH - George Washington University 

Ellen has over 20 years of of clinical and professional nursing and technology/data analytics  experience including the development of algorithms and computer applications that improve shared decision making for patients. Ellen has been a nurse educator and mentor/coach for well over a decade including volunteering for organizations like Girls on the Run. 

With our skilled staff, we look forward to providing high quality STEM, Coding and Robotics education in a Fun and Personalized way.