Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Academy 1st Class Tae Kwon Do Judge GrandMaster Yu is the highest level, international test examiner, endorsed by the Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Federation.

World Haidong Gumdo (Kumdo) Federation Master’s Certification GrandMaster Yu is an official, recognized Master Teacher of World Haidong Gumdo.

International Hapkido Federation Dan Certificate GrandMaster Yu was a student of The Late Hapkido Supreme GrandMaster Myung, the founding father of Modern Korean Hapkido, and achieved 8th Dan.

Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Federation 9th Dan Certificate Our Teacher and Founder, GrandMaster S.H. Yu, one of the the world’s highest ranking GrandMaster Teachers, a 9th Dan World-Class GrandMaster.

9th Dan Lifetime Achievement Medal 9th Dan Lifetime Achievement Medal received from Kukkiwon, World TKD Headquarters, August 2016

Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters International Advisory Board - Recognition Plaque GrandMaster Yu appointed to the Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters International Advisory Board

World Haidong Gumdo (Kumdo) Federation Dojhang Organization Membership GrandMaster Yu’s training and qualifications with the World Haidong Gumdo Federation have qualified our school as an official education center for World Haidong Gumdo (Kumdo)

International Hapkido Federation Master’s Appointment credentials GrandMaster Yu is an official International Hapkido Federation Master Teacher

The official appointment ceremony for the Kukkiwon International Advisory Board; Kukkiwon President OH Hyun Deuk, PhD, pictured front/center; with the 9th Dan Advisory Group in front including GrandMaster S.H.Yu, 2nd from right.- at Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters

GrandMaster Yu receiving his credentials and appointment to the Kukkiwon International Advisory Board from Kukkiwon President OH Hyun Deuk, PhD.-at Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters

GrandMaster Yu received his Lifetime, 9thDan Distinguished GrandMaster Medal, and presents his International Advisory Board recognition, appointment letter, and plaque to his students. Congratulations Sir! We are proud to study under you and call you "Teacher".

GrandMaster Yu with Dr. Josephine Kim, PhD, engaging presenter at the Tae Kwon Do Leader's Forum, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her excellent presentation on the mental and developmental benefits of Tae Kwon Do practice on the practitioner resonated with GrandMaster Yu's holistic teaching philosophy.

GrandMaster Yu 3rd left of center: Power in Numbers! Group photo with the distinguished Korean 9th Dan Active GrandMasters at the Tae Kwon Do Promotion Foundation. — at Tae Kwon Do Park Muju, S. Korea.