Krishna Balal
Master Krishna Balal is a distinguished martial arts instructor and a devoted promoter of Taekwon-Do with an extensive career spanning over 30 years in the discipline.
Professional Experience
- International Activities : Participated in Taekwon-Do events across more than 40 countries worldwide, serving as a team leader, coach, umpire, competitor, and special instructor.
Rank and Credentials
- Holds a double 7th-degree black belt in Taekwon-Do.
- Recognized as an International Taekwon-Do Master Instructor and International A Class umpire of ITF Taekwon-Do.
Leadership Roles in Nepal
- President of Nepal International Taekwon-Do Federation (2003-2012).
- Founder President of Nepal National Martial Art Sports Confederation (2008-2012).
- Technical Director of Nepal International Taekwon-Do Federation (2001-2004).
- Instructor at Nepal Taekwon-Do Association National Sports Council (1995-1996).
Asian Taekwon-Do Federation
- Member and Chairman of the Asian Taekwon-Do Federation Junior Competition Committee (2005-2007).
Awards and Recognitions
- Awarded the Best Trainer Medal in 2007 by the World ITF Taekwon-Do Governing Body in Vienna, Austria.
- Honored with the ITF Order medals in 2009 by the World ITF Taekwon-Do Governing Body in Vienna, Austria.
- Inducted into the Taekwon-Do Hall of Fame in 2013 in the United States for outstanding leadership.
- Received special recognition letters from US Senators Hon. Mark Warner and the Honorable Tim Kaine.
- Twice received special recognition letters from the World Taekwon-Do Headquarters in Kukkiwon, South Korea.
- Conferred with the Who’s Who Legends Award by the American Martial Arts Alliance in Washington DC in 2018.
Affiliations
- Life Member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation.
- Founding Director and Senior Advisor of the United States Official Taekwon-Do Organization (2017-present).
- Senior Advisor to Nepal International Taekwon-Do Federation and Nepal National Martial Arts Games Confederation.
- Former Master Instructor at HKLee Academy of Taekwon-Do in Virginia (December 10, 2012, to December 31, 2023).