Master Instructor of Taekwondo & Hapkido.
Student of Grandmaster SangHo Lee.
From Lee Brothers Academy, Burlington, NC, USA.
Student of Grandmaster SangHo Lee.
From Lee Brothers Academy, Burlington, NC, USA.
Master Marty is an experienced International Instructor of Taekwondo & Hapkido, Seminar Host, Referee, and Tournament Director; from Lee Brothers Academy in Burlington, NC, USA. Master Sullivan is a student of Grand Master SangHo Lee of the 6 Lee Brothers of Virginia and North Carolina, USA. For any comments or inquires, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
(Master Marty's complete resume is below.)
(Master Marty's complete resume is below.)
Master Marty has taught, trained, and officiated in:
29 locations, in 10 countries, in 8 U.S. States, and on 3 Continents, worldwide. (So far!)
29 locations, in 10 countries, in 8 U.S. States, and on 3 Continents, worldwide. (So far!)
USA
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한국
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México
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Canada
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Perú
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España
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Ελλάδα
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Italia
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Panamá
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Barbados
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◆Home School & Grandmaster:
◆ Master Sullivan is a student of Grandmaster SangHo Lee at Lee Brothers Academy, Burlington, North Carolina, USA. ◆The "Lee Brothers" are six Korean brothers based in Virginia and North Carolina USA, all martial artists, all successful Grandmasters, and true pioneers of Taekwondo and Hapkido in both the USA and South Korea. GM H.K. Lee, GM K.S. Lee, GM Jun Lee, GM Byung Lee, GM SangHo Lee(Master Marty's Grandmaster) and GM Jung Ho Lee.
There are more than 30 schools in the Lee Brothers system worldwide. The first school in the USA started in 1976 in Herndon, VA, though the Lee Brothers' training started much earlier in South Korea. |
[Pictured above, left to right: GM JungHo Lee, GM K.S. Lee, Mrs. Lee Yo-Soon(Dear Late Mother of the Lee Brothers), GM SangHo Lee(With Trophy), GM Byung Lee, GM H.K. Lee, and GM Jun Lee]
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◆Master Sullivan's Ranks and Certifications:
◆Lee Brothers Academy, Burlington, North Carolina, USA: • Black Belt - 6th Degree Master - Taekwondo - #4 • Black Belt - 6th Degree Master - Hapkido - #4 • Master Instructor • Master Examiner • Program Director • Certified by Grandmaster SangHo Lee, Founder & Headmaster of Lee Brothers Academy. ◆Heuk Choo Kwan (Black Eagle) Hapkido, Daejeon, South Korea: • Black Belt - 6th Degree Master - Hapkido - #6-76 • Heuk Choo (Black Eagle) America - Global Ambassador - #3320 • Certified by Grandmaster Jin Jong-Moon, Founder of Heuk Choo Kwan Hapkido(1960). • Certified by Grandmaster Lee Sang-Ho, President of Heuk Choo Kwan Hapkido America. ◆ World Ji Do Kwan Federation, Seoul, South Korea: • Black Belt - 6th Degree Master - Taekwondo - #6-2015 • Certified by Grandmaster Lee Seung-Wan, The World Ji Do Kwan Federation Chairman, Former Kukkiwon President. ◆Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters, Seoul, South Korea: • Black Belt - 4th Degree Master - Taekwondo - #05596699 • International Taekwondo Master - 3rd Class - #2430037 • Taekwondo Poom/Dan Promotion Examiner - 3rd Class - #3064047 • Taekwondo Self-Defense Master - 3rd Class - #3001073 • Kukkiwon Official Commendation(2023) - #2303290 • Certified by Grandmaster Lee Dong-Sup, Kukkiwon President & The Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Academy. ◆World Taekwondo, Seoul, South Korea: • Referee/Coach - Global Official License - USA-13972 • Certified by World (Sport) Taekwondo, Seoul, South Korea & USA Taekwondo, CO, USA. ◆USA Taekwondo, Colorado, USA: • National Referee - Kyrougi(Sparring) - #8957 • National Referee - Poomsae(Forms) • U.S. Center for Safe Sport: Champion Respect, End Abuse. Trained & Certified. • U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee - Background Screened. ◆ AAU Taekwondo, Florida, USA: • National Referee - Kyrougi(Sparring) • National Referee - Poomsae(Forms) • AAU Background Screened: ◆National CPR Foundation, USA: • CPR / AED / First-Aid Trained and Certified - #544E6E8 ◆Martial Arts Industry Association(MAIA), Australia: • Covid Safe Martial Arts Instructor Certification - #D76KDJY80AEAX ◆Languages-Idiomas-언어: • English - Ingles - 영어 • Spanish - Español - 스페인의 ◆Proud Son of the late: Johnnie Sullivan. - 'Master' ASE Technician - 1955-2022
◆Jedi High Council, Coruscant: • Sulma Kagre - Jedi Master - May 25th, 1977 - #499800 • Certified by Master Mace Windu and Master Depa Billaba, Jedi High Council 
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◆Schools/Events where Master Sullivan has taught:
◆ 2025-2011: (Still Teaching)Lee Brothers Academy, Burlington, NC, USA. Headmaster: Grandmaster SangHo Lee ◆ 2025-2024: Elon University, Visiting Self-Defense Specialist, Elon, NC, USA ◆ 2024: Robust Taekwondo, St. James, Barbados. Hosted by Master Henderson Turton, Barbados Olympic Association President. ◆ 2024: Panama Dojang, Panama City, Panama. Hosted by Master Frank Londoño. ◆ 2023: Yeshá Taekwondo Northside, Jacksonville, FL, USA. Hosted by Grandmaster Charles Coker & Master Harrold. ◆ 2023: Yeshá Taekwondo Switzerland, Jacksonville, FL, USA. Hosted by Grandmaster Charles Coker & Master Steve Ritchey. ◆ 2020, 2017: Lafitte Taekwondo, Arequipa, Peru. Hosted by Master Marco Lafitte. ◆ 2020: Phoenix Warriors Taekwondo, Institute Denza, Naples, Italy. Hosted by Master Marino Pascucci. ◆ 2020: A.C. Lofos Taekwondo, Peristeri, Athens, Greece. Hosted by Grandmaster Antonis Pappas. ◆ 2020: Choi's Urquinaona Taekwondo, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Hosted by Grandmaster Kwan Sung Choi. ◆ 2019, 2018, 2015: Kim Chel Soo Taekwondo, Ixtapa, Jalisco, Mexico. Hosted by Master Albino Chavero. ◆ 2019, 2018: Moo Duk Kwan Civac, Tejalpa, Morelos, Mexico. Hosted by Master Oscar Cervantes. ◆ 2016: Black Belt World Canada HQ, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by Grandmaster Tommy Chang. ◆ 2016: Black Belt World Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by Grandmaster Tommy Chang. ◆ 2016: Black Belt World Missisagua, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by Grandmaster Tommy Chang. ◆ 2014: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea. A short, public, Poomsae lesson. My first international teaching experience. -Where to next? 
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◆Training history:
◆ 2025-2005: Lee Brothers Academy, NC, USA.(Still Training) ◆ 2025-2011: USA Lee Brothers Instructor & Leadership Trainings, NC, USA. ◆ 2025: AAU Taekwondo Referee Clinic, SC, USA. ◆ 2024: 1st Kukkiwon Self-Defense Instructor Course, IL, USA. ◆ 2024: 64th Kukkiwon Poom/Dan Examiner Course, IL, USA. ◆ 2024: USA Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Training, CO, USA. ◆ 2024-2021: U.S. Center for Safe Sport Certifications, CO, USA. ◆2024-2022: USA Taekwondo Kyrougi Referee Seminars, USA. ◆ 2024: CPR / AED / First-Aid Training & Certification, USA. ◆ 2024, 2014: Kukkiwon Trainings, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2024: Jidokwan Headquarters Training, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2024: Dyongtong Traditional Taekwondo Seminar, Mexico City, Mexico. ◆ 2023: Kukkiwon Cup, Global Open, Masters' Summit, NC, USA. ◆ 2022: 58th Kukkiwon International Master Course, Washington D.C., USA. ◆ 2020: Covid Safe Martial Arts Instructor Certification, Australia. ◆ 2019: Supreme Master Y.K. Kim Seminar, NC, USA. ◆ 2019, 2013: Taekwondo Diplomacy Foundation/Corp Seminars, NC, USA. ◆ 2019, 2018, 2014, 2011: Heuk Choo Kwan(Black Eagle) Hapkido Seminars, NC, USA. ◆ 2019, 2016, 2015, 2012: Gaon Nuri Poomsae Seminars, NC, USA. ◆ 2018: Jeon Ju University Poomsae Seminar, NC, USA. ◆ 2018-2017: Canadian Olympic Team Sparring Seminars, NC, USA. ◆ 2017: Tejalpa Moo Duk Kwan Training, Tejalpa, Morelos, Mexico. ◆ 2017: Professor Seung Hyeon Nam Seminar, NC, USA. ◆ 2017, 2015: South Korea National Demo Team Seminars, NC, USA. ◆ 2014: Hyul Ki Do Training, GrandMaster Woo Hyeol, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2014: Taekwondowon Training Course, Muju, South Korea. ◆ 2012: Keimyung University Seminar, NC, USA. ◆ 2011: Olympic Gold-Medalist Kim Kyung-Hoon Sparring Seminar, NC, USA. ◆ 2010: Olympic Gold-Medalist Chang Myung-Sam Sparring Seminar, NC, USA. And more before that, the training continues... |
◆Competing, Officiating, Awards, etc.:
◆ 2025: Everest National Open Taekwondo Championship, Tournament Official, Catonsville, MD, USA. ◆ 2025-2022: Lee Brothers Spring/Fall Fest Taekwondo Championship, Organizer & Official, Burlington, NC, USA. ◆ 2025, 2019: National Capitol Open, Tournament Official, VA, USA. ◆ 2025, 2023: Merafuentes Taekwondo Master Black Belt Examiner, Turlock, California, USA. ◆ 2025: Virginia State AAU Taekwondo Qualifier, Tournament Official, Fredericksburg, VA, USA ◆ 2024: Awarded Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters, Taekwondo Self-Defense Master, 3rd Class, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2024: Awarded Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters, Taekwondo Poom/Dan Promotion Examiner, 3rd Class, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2024: Spar Wars, Tournament Official, Fredericksburg, VA, USA ◆ 2024: Virginia Governor's Cup Taekwondo Championships, Tournament Official, Annandale, VA, USA. ◆ 2024: Awarded Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters, International Taekwondo Master, 3rd Class, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2024: Appointed Lee Brothers Academy, Program Director, Burlington, NC, USA. ◆ 2024: Appointed Heuk Choo (Black Eagle) America, Global Ambassador, Daejeon, South Korea. ◆ 2023: Kukkiwon Letter of Appreciation, Seoul, South Korea. ◆ 2023, 2022, 2015: Kukkiwon Cup, Tournament Official, USA. ◆ 2022: Lafitte Taekwondo, Black Belt Examiner, Arequipa, Peru. ◆ 2020: 24th Heuk Choo Kwan (Black Eagle)Championship, Poomsae-Best Performance Award, Men 40-49, Daejeon, South Korea. ◆ 2020: 24th Heuk Choo Kwan (Black Eagle)Championship, Weapon-Best Performance Award, Men 40-49, Daejeon, South Korea. ◆ 2020: 24th Heuk Choo Kwan (Black Eagle)Championship, 1st Poomsae, Daejeon, South Korea. ◆ 2018: Black Belt World International, Tournament Official, Toronto, Canada. ◆ 2017-2012: Lee Brothers Cup, Tournament Official, NC, USA. ◆ 2017: Appointed Lee Brothers Master Examiner, Burlington, NC, USA. ◆ 2017: Lafitte Taekwondo Award of Appreciation, Arequipa, Peru. ◆ 2015: Taekwondo Diplomacy Corps, Certificate of Appreciation, Daejeon, South Korea. ◆ 2014: Taekwondowon, Mind, Body, Spirit, Training Course, Muju, South Korea. ◆ 2014: Appointed Lee Brothers Martial Arts Instructor, Burlington, NC, USA. ◆ 2011: North Carolina State Games Tournament, 1st Poomsae, Greensboro, NC, USA. ◆ 2011-2010: Lee Brothers Cup Tournament, 1st Poomsae, NC, USA. ◆ 2010-2009: Lee Brothers Cup Tournament, 1st Kyrougi, NC, USA. |
◆Associations:
Lee Brothers of NC, VA, CA, USA, and Canada. The first school in the USA started in 1976. Lee Brothers schools teach both Taekwondo & Hapkido. There are more than 30 schools in the Lee Brothers system. // Master Sullivan is a 6th Dan Master Instructor and Program Director for Lee Brothers Academy, Burlington, NC, USA.
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Heuk Choo(Black Eagle) Kwan Hapkido Association of Daejeon, South Korea. Founded in 1960 by Grandmaster Jin Jong-Moon and his brother Jin Bok-Moon. There are more than 65 Black Eagle Martial Arts Schools Worldwide. // Master Sullivan is a 6th Dan Master through Heuk Choo Kwan Korea, and Global Ambassador for Heuk Choo Kwan America.
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Kukkiwon is the World Taekwondo Headquarters located in Seoul, South Korea. As the governing body for the sport of Taekwondo worldwide, Kukkiwon sets the standard for excellence and innovation in martial arts education and training. // Master Sullivan is a 4th Dan Master and 3rd Class International Taekwondo Master through Kukkiwon.
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USA Taekwondo (USATKD) is the national governing body for the sport of Taekwondo in the United States, committed to promoting excellence, safety, and inclusivity within the Taekwondo community. // Master Sullivan is a National Referee for USA Taekwondo.
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Jidokwan is one of the original nine schools of the modern Korean martial arts that became Taekwondo and was founded in South Korea at the end of World War II. Ji Do Kwan translates as "School of Wisdom". Jidokwan supports and endorses the Kukkiwon method of Taekwondo, and supports World Taekwondo(WT). // Master Sullivan is a 6th Dan Master through the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation, Seoul, South Korea.
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MooDukKwan is one of the original nine schools of the modern Korean Martial arts that became Taekwondo and was founded in South Korea at the end of World War II. Moo Duk Kwan' translates as "School of Martial Virtue". All of the Lee Brothers Grandmasters and Master Marty's original training from Korea was under the MooDukKwan style.
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World Taekwondo (WT) is the international governing body for the sport of taekwondo. WT's mission is to grow and develop taekwondo globally, and to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the sport. WT's values include inclusiveness, excellence, integrity, respect, leadership, and tolerance. // Lee Brothers is both a Kukkiwon and World Taekwondo Academy. Master Sullivan is a WT member and officiates for both USATKD and WT events.
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Gaon Nuri Taekwondo of Yong-In University. Gaon Nuri Taekwondo is led by Grandmaster Paek Ki-Hyun. Yong In University is a private university located in Samga-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Founded as a judo school, it expanded to a sport-centric university. The university has produced more than 48 Olympic Medalists. // Master Sullivan has trained with Gaon Nuri and Grandmaster Paek on 4 separate Occasions, and has visited with Grandmaster Paek in Korea as recent as 2024.
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Taekwondo Diplomacy Corps, International Taekwondo Federation, a corporation under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. // Master Sullivan has trained with the Taekwondo Diplomacy Corps on 2 separate occasions, and worked with them as recent as 2023 during the Kukkiwon Cup Global Open Tournament.
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Taekwondowon, proudly established in the country where Taekwondo was born from its international debut in the Olympics, is the world's only professional taekwondo venue that houses taekwondo and its related facilities and objects. // Master Sullivan trained at Taekwondowon soon after it's inaguration in 2014 and has since took inspiration from that training to over 10 countries around the world.
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Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation(GTTF), is a neo-classic Taekwondo group that protects the forgotten values and techniques of traditional Taekwondo and seeks to strengthen and develop them. GTTF aims to be a Martial Art Taekwondo that goes beyond the sparring and poomsae competition commonly seen in Modern Day Sport Taekwondo. // Master Sullivan is a supporter of traditional teaching methods and a member of the newly-formed GTTF.
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WTMU, World Taekwondo Masters Union, a global organization dedicated to the delivery of Kukkiwon Taekwondo programs, services, and training. The WTMU was founded by 9th Dan Kukkiwon Grand Masters Kyung Ho Park, Jin Young Kim, and Ki Hong Kim. // Master Sullivan is a member of WTMU and has trained as a Kukkiwon Poom/Dan Examiner and Kukkiwon Self-Defense Instructor through WTMU.
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The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports. During its early years, the AAU served as a leader in international sport representing the U.S. in the international sports federations. The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic Games. The philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by nearly 800,000 participants and over 150,000 volunteers. // Master Sullivan is a National Referee for AAU Taekwondo.
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◆Videos:
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Yeshá Taekwondo, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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A short clip of the "Global Ambassador" acceptance speech at the "Heuk Choo Kwan America" Inauguration Ceremony - Master Marty was very nervous!
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Robust Taekwondo, Barbados - Switch, switch, spin!
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2023 Global Open Kukkiwon Cup
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A short clip of practicing Knife-Hand stances at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC, USA
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A short clip of practicing the TaekwondoWon Dance with the Phoenix Warriors in Naples, Italy.
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Spent a day with KimChelSoo Taekwondo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on an Good Motorcycle Morning Epic Ride!
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Flying off to Toronto Canada for the Black Belt World International Tournament!
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