MASTER
JOE COUGHLIN
Education
Astrophysical, Planetary and Atmospheric Physics, University of Colorado
Engineering Physics, University of Colorado
Taekwondo and Competition Experience
1991 – Taekwondo Journey Began
1991-1993 – U.S. Open Tournament Committee
1992-Present – USTC Instructor
1992 – Organizer of Original USTC Competition Team
1993 U.S. Open Competitor (Poomsae)
1995 – Kukkiwon 1st Degree Black Belt
1998 – 2nd Degree Black Belt
2003 – 3rd Degree Black Belt
2009-2013 – Masters Challenge Referee
2014-2017 – U.S. Open Hanmadang Tournament Committee Lead
2014-Present – Masters Challenge Tournament Committee lead
2016 – 4th Degree Black Belt
2018-Present – U.S. Open Hanmadang Assistant Tournament Director
2018-Present – Colorado State Taekwondo Association (COSTA) Treasurer
2021 – 5th Degree Black Belt
US National Poomsae Team Member
Professional Experience
2020-Present – Associate Director, The Aerospace Corporation
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