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Kyung H. Park & Bill DiGenova
of the World Martial Arts Institute
Grandmaster Kyung H. Park, 9th Degree, and Master Bill DiGenova, 5th Degree, are accomplished instructors at the World Martial Arts Institute in Naperville. Grandmaster Park opened the school in 1990 and has been teaching , martial arts for 47 years now. Master DiGenova, also a Board Certified Chiropractor, joined Grandmaster Park’s school in 2008 after moving from Florida to Naperville. He has been practicing and teaching for 22 years. Find out more about the World Martial Arts Institute, classes offered and the positive health benefits of the art in this month’s Who’s Who in Business feature…
COMPANY NAME & LOCATED WHERE: World Martial Arts Institute, 931 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 111, Naperville
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Grandmaster Park: Ph.D. in Martial Arts Science from the International University of the United States; 9th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo; 9th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido; 6th Degree Black Belt in Kumdo.
Master DiGenova: Doctor of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences; M.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois; B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami; 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
WHAT IS TAEKWONDO: Taekwondo is an ancient Korean Martial Art that is over 2000 years old.
HOW DOES MARTIAL ARTS BENEFIT ONE’S HEALTH: In today’s fast-paced society we are constantly subjected to both physical and mental stresses. These stresses can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle which results in fatigue, depression, and obesity. Classes are designed to be energizing, release endorphins, and increase your metabolism to help you lose weight.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Taekwondo and our other martial arts programs can increase your strength, flexibility, coordination, reaction time, focus, concentration, self-confidence, and leadership skills. The students can easily apply these skills in their daily lives at work, school, and at home with their family.
WHY YOU FEEL YOUR BUSINESS IS AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY: The Martial Arts education that we provide is invaluable and many times not measurable by ordinary means. The goal of our school is to create successful martial artists that will become the future leaders in our community. This is accomplished by teaching students honesty, integrity, and perseverance, and offering a place where they can master their organizational, presentation, and leadership skills. For more information, call (630) 346-7554 or visit www.wmaiusa.com.
