Garth A. Cooley
Senior Master Instructor/Owner
Korea Taekwondo Academy, Inc. (KTA)
9340 Castlegate Drive Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-841-8000
Education, Recognition & Certifications
Certified Kukkiwon Instructor & Letter of Commendation (2009)
“Taekwondo Master of the Year” by Taekwondo Times Magazine (2008)
International Referee – Certified by World Taekwondo Federation (2002)
USTU President’s Award (2001 & 2002)
University of Indianapolis – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1989)
Practicing Taekwondo since 1981
Rank & Leadership Roles
Sr. Master Instructor – Korea Taekwondo Academy under Grandmaster Chul Koo Yoon
7th Degree Black Belt Certified by Kukkiwon (2011)
President – Indiana State Taekwondo Association (2000 – 03)
Founder & Director Indy Cup Taekwondo Championships (1996 – present)
United States Olympic Committee “Male Athlete of the Year” (1993)
Athletes Advisory Chairman of Indiana State Taekwondo Association (1989 – 99)
United States National Team Captain (1989, 1993)
Major Competition Records
Five-time U.S. National Poomsae Team Member (2006, 08, 09, 10, 11)
United States National Poomsae Champion (2010)
Four-time U.S. National Kyoroogi Team Member (1989, 93, 94, 95)
9th Pan American Championships Bronze Medalist (1994)
Goodwill Games Bronze Medalist (1994)
IOC Centennial Seoul International Championships Bronze Medalist (1994)
3rd World Games Bronze Medalist (1989)
Two-time United States Olympic Festival Champion (1990, 91)
Two-time United States National Champion (1989, 93)
Goals
To activate the full potential in my students so they may embrace challenges in life more successfully which will enable them to meet and exceed their goals
To promote and support Taekwondo as it continues to grow as an Olympic sport for kyoroogi and develops as an international sport in poomsae
To promote and support Taekwondo as a premiere martial art that continues to evolve and be known as one of the best forms of mental and physical conditioning
