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Welcome to Bethesda Martial Arts. With 30 years of experience, we have witnessed and firmly believe that practicing martial arts can foster habits and practices that contribute to physical, emotional, and mental health. We apply special programs tailored to the needs, environment, and conditions of each student, ensuring they experience positive transformations in various aspects of their lives. At Bethesda Martial Arts, you can develop a strong and healthy body, along with a respectful and considerate attitude towards others. Let’s achieve all this together through our training.

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    About Master Young-Jo Lee

    Master Lee has over 30 years' experience teaching Martial Arts to students of all ages. He has performed over 400 TKD demonstrations across the United States to include the US Military Academy at West Point, Harvard Univ, various US Military Installations, NCIS HQ, OIG and the 2002 World Cup Soccer Tournament in Seoul. He graduated from the YongIn Univ College of Martial Arts and majored in TKD and was part of the YongIn professional demo team. He is a 6th Degree Black Belt with WTF, a Black Belt in HapkiDo (Aikido) and YongMuDo. He also has a Black Belt in Judo. In the 2006 US Open sponsored by USA TKD, he won a Gold Medal in Form. In 2000, he took 3rd place in KenDo sponsored by the Korea Sports Association and 1st Place in the 1997 Hanmadang International TKD tournament. He also has numerous professional certificates and licenses.

    Education/Training:

    Yong In University College of Martial Arts, Gyeonggi, Korea Majored in Tae Kwon Do

    Yong In Professional Demonstration Team

    Certificates/License:

    World Tae Kwon Do Federation, 6th Degree Dan in Tae Kwon Do

    Hap Ki Do / Yong Mu Do, Black Belt

    Judo Association, Black Belt

    World Tae Kwon Do Federation Teaching License in Physical Education

    World Tae Kwon Do Federation Sparring Coach Certificate

    World Tae Kwon Do Certified Instructor

    Representative for Kwacheon City Ken Do Team

    Sports Massage Therapy Certification, South Korea

    Chiropractic Certification, South Korea

    Children’s Physical Education Certification, South Korea

    Awards:

    1997 Han Ma Dang International Tae Kwon Do Tournament,1st Place in Form

    2000 Kendo Tournament, 3rd Place

    2006 US OPEN Gold Medalist in Form

    Other Experience:

    South Korean Military Martial Arts Instructor

    South Korean Police Department Martial Arts Instructor

    Master Lee
    Instructor

    David Ortiz

    Instructor David Ortiz started training at the age of 5 in TKD and is a 4th Degree Black Belt. He served 17 years in the US Army with 3 tours in Afghanistan/2 in Iraq. He was a level 3 Army combative instructor. After he left the Army he became a federal police officer. Mr. Ortiz has been teaching children and adult's martial arts for over 15 years. He is a Black Belt and certified instructor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Master Pedro Sauer. He is a 3rd Degree Black belt in Hapkido, certified instructor in Krav Maga with Krav Maga Universal and a certified Kru Instructor in Muay Thai. He was a 2016 NAGA World Champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2-time IKF World Champion in Kickboxing and 3-time gold medalist in AAU Competition for TKD.

    Instructor

    Yevgen Vornikov

    Instructor Yevgen Vornikov is world class wrestler and winner of the 2011 Wrestling Cup of Italy championship. He is a personal trainer and coach and has trained many wrestlers to become national champions. Instructor Vornikov has also trained in Judo and has participated in international tournaments.

    Instructor

    NOAH JAGHORI

    Instructor Noah Jaghori is an undefeated MMA fighter and elite martial artist with a deep background in combat. He blends traditional mastery with modern tactical efficiency. With over a decade of experience, he has a strong background in both striking and grappling arts. Jaghori teaches with a focus on efficiency, power, and control, often incorporating mindset training into his curriculum. He continues to develop custom training programs for both competition and self-protection, including courses for families and professionals alike.