Master Quyen V. Phan Le, was born in Saigon, South Vietnam. The seventh son of Vinh Phan, he was raised in Vietnam for a brief time before the fall of Saigon. His family was forced to embark on a journey to a new world filled with new traditions.

Escaping the war and embarking on  a new journey were the less of his worries. People knew that U.S. was known for the land of oppurtunity. To the master it was going to be a ride of his life. The experiences and stories that he shares with his students growing up gives everyone a personal sense that that the master is who he presents himself to be, "The Master". He's learned to understand tradition and incorporates his martial arts skills and life skills into his teaching. He teaches with tradition, but with modern science. Not many, you will find that will incorporate this type of teaching.  He has been teaching in the Burke/Springfield area for over fifteen years. He's one of the very few master's that are certified instructors in the fifty mile radius.This gives his sense of teaching a new whirl to martial arts and its benefits.

This information will provide a few accomplishments of Master Quyen V. Phan Le. In each martial arts, his accomplishments come from his roles as a competitor, a friend, and a teacher who listens. He provides depth in the teaching of the art as well as the way of life. He has been recognized by his achievements in many competitions including:

2009 Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame

2009, 2010, & 2011 Awarded Best of Burke Martial Arts School 

2010 USA Olympic Taekwondo Coach of the Year

 Only US Coach to have produced players on US National teams of

US Judo, US Taekwondo, AAU Taekwondo, & US Jiu Jitsu

Team MOOTO USA-National Head Coach

Penn State University Taekwondo Coach 

 2012 Burke Patch Reader's Choice Award "BEST MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL"

Supporter/Volunteer/Donated to the following non profit organization:

Local religous groups of churches, temples, & mosques

The 25th Project

Salvation Army

Purple Heart

Fellowship Baptist church

Charity of Good Infinity

Gabriel Homes

Martha's Table

Nativity Parish of Burke

So Others May Eat (SOME)

My sisters place, Inc.

Boys & Girls Club of America

Miriam's Kitchen

Local Boy & Girl Scouts of America

Hurricane Katrina

National Humane Society

Fairfax County Animal Shelter

WETA/ Classical

and more...

 

• Tae Kwon Do & Karate
• 5th U.S. Masters Cup (competition open to black belt and Masters) Gold
• 2x in a row Pan Am Open Championship, Gold, Silver
• Taekwondo National Championships, Bronze
• National Cup Champion & Forms, Gold Gold
• National Capitol Open Champion, Gold
• National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships Silver, Gold, Bronze
• 2nd Place Taekwondo Games Teams Cup Champion (Captain)
• East Coast Karate Open Champion, Gold
• Karate Open Tidewater Grand Champion, 1st
• All Star Karate Open Champion, 1st
• Certfied Master Instructor formally USTU now USAT
• Certified WTF/Kukkiwon
  
   

Master Phan Le wanted to express the challenges he came across in competitions rather than try to sell you on his accomplishments. Each and everyone of us has a decision to choose in life -- some will be of great challenges and some may seem insignificant. The path that Master Phan Le chose was to teach. He approaches this responsibility with grace and authority towards his students. His expectations are now set higher than it otherwise would be.

Try to remember that when choosing a school from which to learn the martial arts, it is not a hobby but an instinct, a way of life. A martial arts teacher will always mention "that the way of life is to act upon the present and not dwell on the past". Remind yourself to what can be lived today and hope for the best as tomorrow will come. Open your mind to the details of learning the aspects of martial arts. We are all learning as each day passes and with the time at hand, take notes of what you learn for this will assist in your daily activities. Listen to your teacher for this existence will further increase your knowledge, your inner peace and wisdom as you come of age. "The teacher will appear, when the student is ready to listen and learn.."

"when you are ready, take out your paper and pen and I will then begin." (Master Phan Le)

With the help of the following assistants, Master Phan Le is able to achieve the goals he has set out for himself as a teacher:

Shaina L. Krause, an assistant to the master, is a diligent individual in her academics as it seems to come very easy for her. She maintains a high GPA average nearing a 4.0, balancing office work, and class instructions. Her personality shines like her sparring "Light Toes", she's very timid and reserved, but once you get to know her she will talk. An AAU & USAT national team member and an international recognized competitor, she continues to strive to be at her best.

Manuel G. Miranda, an assistant to the master, has assisted in many of the black belts accomplishments  during training.Preparing the athletes and assist in the instructional courses at Phan University of Martial Arts.  he continues to strive in providing exceptional teaching skills and maintains his respect from his junior belts in class.  His assistance has always and will continue to make the P.U.M.A. team excel to its furthest reach. Greg,  has a very good repoor with the other students as he understands how to approach teaching in a different manner.

Tyler Lam & Bazy Shirwani are the remaining assistants which strives as black belts assisting in the basic reviews for the junior color belts. Exceptional individuals with alot of consistency. They continue to do well in the competitions and instructional courses.

Administrative Assistant-Eliana Rodas

Accountant - Michelle Ly

The individuals below are certified Black Belts under the tutelage of Master Q.V. Phan Le in either Judo, Jiu Jitsu, or Taekwondo.

1. Janet Smith (3rd Dan)
2. Jeffrey Hanson (2nd Dan)
3. Mike K. (2nd Dan)
4. Andy K. (2nd Dan)
5. Benjamin K. (2nd Dan)
6. Joseph Harris (2nd Dan)
7. Andrew Harris (2nd Dan)
8. Jimmy Park (1st Dan)
9. Erick Gaitan (1st Dan)
10. Michael Park (1st Dan)
11. Shaina Krause (1st Dan)
12. Greg Miranda (1st Dan)
13. Richard Segedi (1st Dan)
14. Hernan Magallanes (1st Dan)
15. Robert Boyd (1st Dan)
16. Hershey Raheja (1st Dan)
17. Mitchell Harrison (1st Dan)
18. Austin Elliott (1st Dan)
19. Reginald Hamilton (1st Dan)
20. Alanna Whearley (1st Dan)
21. Jong Rhee (1st Dan)
22. Wong Gi Y. (1st Dan)
23. Jason H. (1st Dan)
24. James K. (1st Dan)
25. Andy K. (1st Dan)
26. Stephanie R. (1st Dan)
27. Frederick A. (1st Dan)
28. Ryan N. (1st Dan)
29. Young K. (1st Dan)
30. Jerome Langston (1st Dan)
31. Jerry Ping (1st Dan)
32. Shanita R. (1st Dan)
33. Michael Dong Myung Park (1st Dan)
34. Robert Anthony B. (1st Poom)
35. Nick Sung Jin J. (1st Poom)
36. Thuc Tran (Jr. Ikkyu)
37. Caithlin Madigan (1st Dan)
38. Bazyran S. (1st Poom)

With great intention, Master Phan Le is able to focus on the needs of each child. Still learning, he attends to each individual in order to help them overcome their challenges.

There have been numerous articles written praising the accomplishments of Master Quyen Vinh Phan Le, both in his instruction and in his guidance of the students under him.

• The Burke, Springfield, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, Vienna, and Falls Church Connections
• The Burke, Springfield, Fairfax Station, and Fairfax Times Newspaper
• Channel 8 News Fairfax
• Channel 4 News
• The Persian Newspaper
• The Korean Today, Savannah, Georgia