Grandmaster Paul Irvin IX Dan
Earned 9th Dan in 2024
Earned 8th Dan in 2012
Earned 7th Dan in 2003.
Appointed along with Dr. James Langlas as leaders of the UTF by Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo in 1996.
Promoted to 6th Dan and received Master status. Mr. Irvin received this promotion in a ceremony performed by Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi in 1996.
1995 Sent by Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo to Malaysia to celebrate 26th anniversary of member school of Peter Lim Hok Han. Participated in demonstrations, gave several seminars, and met with various government officials in Kluang.
1990 Promoted to Fifth Degree.
1984 Promoted to Fourth Degree. Named assistant to Master Han Cha Kyo.
1981-1996 Served as Secretary General of the Universal Taekwon-Do Federation.
1980 Promoted to Third Degree.
1976 Promoted to Second Degree.
1974 Began helping with the teaching of handicapped children, teaching after-school programs, and with developing the Iso-Trim and Dyna-Strike devices for training and health maintenance.
Began formal training under Master Han Cha Kyo in 1972
Master Irvin began training Taekwon-Do in 1967 in a college martial arts club.
The Kodanja is a board of experienced Taekwon-Do practitioners that provides ideas and recommendations to the President, and participates in organizing and implementing the various programs and projects of the UTF.
Master Bruce Helman VIII Dan
Earned 8th Dan in 2024
Earned 7th Dan in 2012
Trained with Grand Master Han for 18 years.
Head Instructor to the Korean Academy (Church School) 1990-1997.
Assistant to multiple community service programs from late 1970's.
Headed children's programs for Han's Taekwon-Do, Chicago
Vice President of the UTF
Head of UTF Tournament Services.
Judges Spokesman at Promotional tests.
Participant on numerous demonstration teams.
Dr. Grodoski
Chris Grodoski
4th Dan Instructor
Began training under Dr. Langlas in 1985
Promoted to Black Belt in 1995.
Granted charge of Kwanjangnim Langlas's Dojang and Pathways for Achievement upon his retirement.
Founded the Pathways Dojang.
Operated outreach programs in Chicago and suburbs for hundreds of students.
Competed in tournaments across the United States.
Mr. Augenlicht
Robert Augenlicht
4th Dan Instructor
Started training with Grandmaster Han in 1985.
Headed the Montrose Ave. school in Chicago.
Trained overseas in the mid-1990's
Promoted to 4th Dan in 2007
Mr. Ernsteen
Scott Ernsteen 4th Dan Instructor
Mr. Luongo
Raymond Luongo M.Ed. Concordia University, Portland
4th Dan Instructor
Trained with Grandmaster Han 1994-95
Trained with Masters Irvin and Helman since 1996
Led program for Master Earl Weiss in 1997
Founded UTF Madison 2000
Co-Founded UTF Portland 2010
Dr. Christensen
Dr. John Christensen 3rd Dan Associate Instructor
Promoted to 3rd Dan 2013
Promoted to 2nd Dan 2007
Promoted to 1st Dan 2003
1999 Began training in the UTF at Langlas TKD
2008 - Present Volunteer as President of Pathways For Achievement.
2005-2008 Co-Instructor of Taekwon-Do after-school program, Quest Youth and Family Services, Warrenville
Ms. Haycraft
Carolyne Haycraft M.Ed. Portland State University MFA University of Wisconsin, Madison
3rd Dan
Trained with Masters Irvin and Helman since 1996
Co-Founded UTF Portland 2010
Self-Defense Director/Facilitator for GirlStrength, Portland Police Bureau
Trained over 5000 girls and boys in self-defense in the City of Portland
Co-Founded EMERJ/SafeNow equity-based violence prevention organization