Senior Master Instructor
Master Garth Cooley is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo certified by the World Taekwondo Federation (Kukkiwon) and brings over 30 years of experience as an international competitor, coach, and instructor to KTA students six days a week. In 1998, Master Cooley was voted Indiana’s “Instructor of the Year” by USA Taekwondo.
Under the direction of Grandmaster Yoon, Master Cooley has not only achieved great success as an instructor, he has also found that same success throughout his years as an international and national competitor. Master Cooley is the only instructor in Indiana who has been a member and Team Captain of the U.S. National Taekwondo Team. As a two-time National Champion, Master Cooley also received Bronze Medals internationally at the World Games, Goodwill Games, and Pan American Championships. In 1993, he was named “Athlete of the Year” in Taekwondo by the United States Olympic Committee.
Master Cooley is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis and holds a degree in Business Administration. He also holds an Interational Referee Certification by the World Taekwondo Federation.
Led by Master Cooley, KTA also provides you with the largest and most experienced staff of certified Black Belt instructors, enabling us to give students the individual attention they need. We also provide special classes just for instructors and Black Belts to insure that your instruction is consistent and top-notch!
