Four years later and the pursuit of a college education led to a professional career which presented opportunities to travel and study at numerous martial arts schools throughout the U.S. Jim’s training over the past fifteen years at Dae Han has allowed him to focus on Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do in which he has achieved 4^th Dan and 3^rd Dan, respectively. He has also had the invaluable opportunity to further his martial arts experiences by instructing classes to students of all ages. 

Jim is a devoted father to two children Sophia and Zachary. Jim is a structural design engineer. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends, listening to live music, attending festivals around Atlanta, and traveling.