Master Nam Nguyen is the Head Instructor of Nguyen School of Tae Kwon Do and has over 20 years of martial arts experience including Aikido, Judo, Karate, Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, and Weaponry.

A Burnsville resident of 30 years Master Nguyen began his martial arts in karate at National Karate School under Master Jim Albertson and earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1987. During that time he also joined National Treasure Kung-Fu School under SiFu Al Lam in 1986 and earned his Level VII Black Sash in 1994. In 1992, Master Nguyen joined Lee's Tae Kwon Do School in Burnsville under Master David Lee. He earned his 4th Degree Black Belt in 2006.

While completing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science at the University of Minnesota he took over as head instructor of Lee's Tae Kwon Do of Burnsville in March of 1998.

Aside from teaching Master Nguyen enjoys competing as well as coaching his students at local, state and national tournaments. He has won numerous medals and trophies from all over the Midwest.

Achievements:

• 2011 U.S. Tournament of Champions Forms Grand Champion
• 2009 U.S. Tournament of Champions Forms Grand Champion
• 2006 World Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do Championships (1st Place)
• 2003 Minnesota State Tae Kwon Do Championships Forms Gold Medalist

Hobbies: Martial arts, fishing, running, working out, and watching sports.