Master Instructor Kurt Kosco began his interest in Taekwondo at age 13 in his home town of Vienna, Virginia. Years later, after having relocated to Baltimore, Maryland for his career, he began training at Blue Dragon Martial Arts in Timonium, Maryland under Grandmaster Han Young Kim. He continued to train there until the school was purchased by Grandmaster Lee in 2016 and had its name changed to Elite Core Martial Arts.
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Master Kurt began his training at Blue Dragon Martial Arts in 2000 and became an instructor in 2009 when he earned his 1st Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. He currently holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo making him a Master Instructor. In addition to refining his skills in Taekwondo, Master Kurt focuses on strength training, stretching, and flexibility, as well as cardiovascular training. He also developed the curriculum for Elite Core’s “Taekwondo Fit Plus” program.
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As a successful business owner and entrepreneur, he attributes his success and passion for competition
to the “traditional basics” that are taught at Elite Core every day. Master Kurt thrives from the mental and physical challenges that Taekwondo provides which has lead to his discipline, strong work ethic, confidence, and determination. Master Kurt currently lives in Williamsburg Virginia.