Grandmaster Miguel A Lind
Bio
Grandmaster Lind has dedicated more than 44 years to the study and teaching of martial arts, beginning his training at the age of fifteen. Throughout his extensive martial arts journey, he has developed a deep commitment to discipline, perseverance, and continuous growth.
A retired police officer from Puerto Rico, Grandmaster Lind brings a unique combination of martial arts expertise and professional law enforcement experience to his teaching. His background provides students with practical knowledge, discipline, and a strong understanding of responsibility and personal safety.
Grandmaster Lind currently holds ranks in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Gumdo, Karate, and several other martial arts disciplines. His decades of experience and dedication to the martial arts continue to shape and inspire the next generation of students.
Training History and Rank
🥋 Martial Arts Training & Lineage
- Kyokushinkai: 1970–1973
- Okinawa Kempo: 1973–1976
- Shaolin Kung Fu: 1976–1979
- Taekwon-Do: 1979–1983
- Hapkido: 1979–1983
- Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu: 1983–1986
- Goju Ryu: 1983–1986
- Taekwondo ATF: 1986–1997
Puerto Rico Representative - Hapkido WHF: 1990–1993
Puerto Rico Representative - Taekwondo WWTHF: 1993–Present
President & Founder - Taekwondo USNTF: 2006–Present
- Koryo Gumdo: 2006–Present
Teaching History
🥋 Professional Experience
Martial Arts Instructor
1975–Present
Police Officer — Puerto Rico
1976–1994
Retired in Good Standing
Y.K. Kim Taekwondo Center
1986–1997
Worldwide Taekwondo
1993–Present
ATC Taekwondo Centers
2008–Present
Our Instructors
Master Mo Mustafa
🥋 Martial Arts Journey
When did you start martial arts?
1984
Current Ranks:
• 5th Dan — Hapkido
• 2nd Dan — Taekwondo (WT)
• Blue Belt, 5th Keup — Koryo Gumdo
• Blue Belt — Jiu-Jitsu
When did you start teaching?
2011
Fun Fact: 🌎🗣️
I speak four languages and have lived on four continents!
Master/Gymnastics Coach Christie Perez
Master/Gymnastics Coach Christie Perez
Master/Gymnastics Coach Christie Perez
🥋 Martial Arts Journey
When did you start martial arts?
January 2012
Current Ranks:
• 5th Dan — Taekwondo (WT)
• 2nd Dan — Koryo Gumdo
• 2nd Dan — Hapkido
• White Belt — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
When did you start teaching?
2015
Fun Fact: 🐱☕
I’m a proud, self-proclaimed crazy cat lady who loves coffee! Give me a cup of coffee, a cat (or two!), and I’m a happy martial artist.
Master Ronnie Everhart
Master/Gymnastics Coach Christie Perez
Master/Gymnastics Coach Christie Perez
🥋 Martial Arts Journey
When did you start martial arts?
1978
Current Ranks:
• 1st Dan — Taekwondo (ATA)
• 4th Dan — Hapkido
• 4th Dan — Koryo Gumdo
When did you start teaching?
2000
Fun Fact: 🏍️
I love riding my motorcycle!
Instructor/Gymnastics Coach Chloie Ross
🥋 Martial Arts Journey
When did you start martial arts?
3 years old
Current Ranks & Achievements:
• 3rd Dan — Taekwondo (WT)
• Xcel Diamond — Gymnastics
When did you start teaching?
2018
Fun Facts: 🤸♀️🏆
• I’m allergic to 40+ things!
• 2nd Place — Gymnastics State Champion, 2019
• 1st Place — Region 1 Gymnastics Champion, 2019