Master Slavcho Rachev
SLAVCHO RACHEV – CVS
Personal Information
Name: Slavcho Rachev
Kukkiwon Rank: 6th Dan (Certified)
Contact: choeliteworld@gmail.com
+19293718825
Address: 18 Brighton 10th Terrace Brooklyn, New York USA 11235
Professional Summary
Highly accomplished Taekwondo Master, Kukkiwon-certified 6th Dan, with over 20 years of experience in coaching, officiating, and developing athletes at the national and international level. Recognized as one of the most impactful coaches in Bulgarian Taekwondo history. Experienced in leading teams, delivering seminars worldwide, and training Olympic-level athletes.
Education
Master’s Degree – Science of High Sport Performance, National Sports Academy, Sofia,
Bulgaria (1999–2005)
Bachelor’s Degree – Taekwondo Coach, National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
(1999–2004)
Certifications & Licenses
Kukkiwon-Certified 6th Degree Black Belt (2008–2015)
2nd Class Kukkiwon Master Certificate (2022)
Continental Coach License – European Taekwondo Union (2014)
Olympic Coach Seminar (Ministry of Sports and Youth, Bulgaria, 2014)
2nd class Poom Dan examiner Kukkiwon Membership System
Coaching Experience
President & Head Coach – Taekwondo Club Cho Elite Bulgaria 2008 and New York USA
2017
2008–Present
Founded and developed one of Bulgaria’s most successful Taekwondo clubs.
Led the team to multiple national and international championships, winning overall
cups in Kids, Cadets, and Juniors divisions.
Coach – Bulgarian Olympic Taekwondo National Team
2010–2015
Trained and prepared elite athletes for European, World, and Olympic competitions.
Coach – Columbia University Taekwondo Team, New York
2016
Developed university athletes, implementing professional training strategies for
competitive results.
Founder & Head Coach – Cho Elite Taekwondo, New York City
2017–Present
Established a U.S.-based branch of Cho Elite, expanding Taekwondo excellence
internationally.
Part-time Coach – National Sports Academy, Sofia
2006–2007
Major Officiating Coaching Events
10th World University Taekwondo Championship (2008)
11th Balkan Taekwondo Championship (2009)
25th Summer Universiade (2009)
European Championships U21 (2010)
World Senior Taekwondo Championships (2011)
Olympic Qualification Tournament for London 2012 (2011)
ATA President’s Cup (USA, 2011)
9th World Junior Championships (2012)
3rd European U21 Championships (2012)
15th European Club Championships (2013)
European Championships U21 (2013)
5th European Cadet Championships (2013)
19th European Junior Championships (2013)
2nd European Club Championships (2014)
And numerous International Open Championships worldwide.
Achievements
7x Senior National Champion (Sparring)
Medalist at multiple international championships
Board Member – Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation (2010–2015)
Recognized International Kukkiwon Master
2025 President of professional taekwondo federation
