Learn From Instructors Who Live the Values They Teach

95+ Years of Combined Experience

At Hwa Rang our instructors bring far more than technical ability to the mats. Together they combine decades of international Taekwondo experience with real-world leadership, teaching, mentoring and family values that help students grow with confidence both inside and outside the dojang. Every instructor at Hwa Rang is ITF-certified, First Aid qualified and fully trained in child safeguarding.

3x ITF World Champion | 3x Pan-American, South American & European Champion

With 37 years in Taekwondo and 26 years of coaching experience including at International Level, with the Spanish National Team at the 2022 World Championship in the Netherlands Master Carlos is one of the most decorated ITF Taekwondo instructors in the world. Originally from Argentina, he has dedicated his entire life to the discipline, values and philosophy of the art.

His teaching approach combines elite competitive standards with a genuine commitment to developing every student, from a 4-year-old on their first day to an adult working toward black belt. Children who arrive unsure of themselves leave standing taller.

"Whether it is a child throwing their very first kick or a world champion striving for excellence, both deserve the same level of attention, commitment, and dedication to the fundamental values of our art."

On the mats, Master Carlos is the heart of our TKD family, supporting and developing every student, challenging and driving them forward with integrity, leadership and lifelong Taekwondo values.

Master Carlos Bazan

7th Dan Black Belt

Head of Coaching

Sabum Jana

2nd Dan Black Belt

Co-Owner

Sabum Jana combines a Degree in Education with international ITF competition experience, including winning Silver at the World Open Tournament in Greece.

Fluent in Arabic, English, French and Spanish, she connects easily with children and helps them feel confident from the start. One student was once too afraid to leave the ground by even a few centimetres. Jana held his hand and jumped with him, class after class, until one day he jumped alone. He now performs flying kicks with zero fear, exactly the kind of transformation Jana watches for in every child.

"You don't have to do it perfectly today, you just have to be brave enough to try."

As co-founder of Hwa Rang, Jana knows every student by name, personality and potential. She has learned that children don't always need someone to push them. They need someone who believes in them until they're able to believe in themselves.

World Silver Medallist | Degree in Education

Sabum Sergios

3rd Dan Black Belt

Senior Instructor

35 years on the mats | Father of two Hwa Rang Black Belts

Sabum Sergios brings over 35 years of martial arts experience to the mats, including a competitive career with multiple Pan Hellenic gold medals and a #1 ranking in Greece in his category. He pairs that with the precision and mental discipline of a commercial pilot, the leadership instilled by his military background, and the perspective of a father whose own two children earned their black belts at Hwa Rang.

"Being there physically is not enough. When you train, your mind has to be there 100% in order to absorb and progress."

His coaching is calm, structured and encouraging. He sets clear standards, leads by example, and helps students grow in confidence while enjoying every step of their Taekwon-Do journey. His mantra is simple: Taekwon-Do as a way of daily life builds discipline that forges strength in both body and mind.

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What sets the Hwa Rang instructor team apart:

Our instructors have competed, coached and taught students across Argentina, Lebanon, Greece, Spain, Ethiopia and the UAE. Between them they speak English, Arabic, French, Greek, Amharic and Spanish, creating a welcoming environment for Dubai's diverse international families.

Their backgrounds span elite sport, education, aviation, military service and family life, bringing real-world depth to every class.

Hwa Rang runs ITF Taekwondo classes 7 days a week across 6 Dubai venues See full class timetable and find your nearest venue →

Languages spoken by Hwa Rang instructors - English, Arabic, French, Greek and Spanish

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ITF World Championship titles won by Head Instructor Master Carlos Bazan

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Combined years of ITF experience across the Hwa Rang Dubai instructor team

Sabum Kinfemicheal

3rd Dan Black Belt

Instructor

Sabum Kinfemicheal began Taekwon-Do in 2012 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, fulfilling a childhood dream. He earned his 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan through the Ethiopian International Taekwon-Do Federation under Sabum Kasim Muzemil.

A three-time African Champion in individual patterns, he has also competed in team patterns, individual and team sparring and traditional patterns, winning gold and silver medals, mostly gold. He performs high-jumping and aerial techniques at a very high level.

He teaches the landing first, showing a simple, safe landing before students launch, so every technique can be repeated and built up gradually.

"One of my goals as a coach is for my students eventually to surpass my own level."

Sabum Kinfemicheal came to Dubai for work and chose Hwa Rang after meeting Sabum Jana, drawn by the warmth of the whole team. He is now preparing for his 4th Dan alongside Master Carlos, Sabum Sergios and Sabum Jana. He asks parents to work with him on their child's whole development, including behaviour, school and focus.

3x African Champion in Patterns | 14 Years on the Mats

ITF Taekwondo Instructors in Dubai