GM Leon Preston
Taekwondo Hall of Fame® Ceremony 2017
Country : USA
8th Degree Black Belt
Teaching since 1967: Europe, Asia, South America,
Africa, North America, Central America, Australia
International Referee Certified by the World Taekwondo
Federation S-Class and one of the most senior in the world
1988 Olympic Games Seoul Korea Demonstration Team
2008 Beijing Olympic Games Referee (one of only 29
selected world wide)
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service award 2013 by
the University of Washington
Licensed International Taekwondo Instructor by the
“Kukkiwon”
Qualified 2nd Class Taekwondo Judge by the World Taekwondo
Academy of the Kukkiwon (Dan and Poom Test Examiner).
Coach and Trainer of many National, International and Olympic
competitors
Coaching, Training, and Sparring Seminars in 5 Continental Regions
World Taekwondo Federation Academy, Lead Lecturer
Vice-President of the World Taekwondo Referee Committee
Co-Chair of the United States Referee Committee
Head coach and trainer of the University of Washington
Taekwondo programHead coach Swedish University team
(World College Championships)
Seminar Instructor: National and International
Leadership Skills
Sports management
Psychology of Leadership
Tactical and Strategic Sparring
Critical Thinking
Grand Challenges/Collective Impact
Coaching/Leadership
Program Development and Implementation
Program Evaluation
Supervision Skills
Management Skills
Igniting Dreams Camp “Through the Teachers Eyes” A youth
Development Program.