Master Robert Joshua Danao
In 2001, in General Santos City, part of Mindanao, Robert Joshua Danao founded, established, and opened his Taekwondo studio called the Dragon Heart Taekwondo Gym. As the year goes by, Robert handles 15 Taekwondo studios in different SOCCSKSARGEN areas when he became Regional Director year 2002 to 2013.
Master Robert was ranked 6th in the world during the 1st WTF World Championship in Seoul. Danao is also ranked #2 in the list of General Santos City. He got ranked #2 as the first international awardee in the entire " General Santos City."
Master Robert travels around the world to teach. He wants to help and shares his ideas through teaching.
During his time, Robert is also competing internationally as an athlete. He's a member of the national team in the Philippines. With determination and perseverance, he becomes a champion.
Education
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Zamboanga A.E College Zamboanga, PHI
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
1982 - 1983
Zamboanga A.E High School Department Zamboanga, PHI
John Spirig Elementary School
Zamboanga, PHI
1975
Martial Arts Degree
World Taekwondo Federation / Philippine Taekwondo Association
5th Degree Black belt - Taekwondo
World Ho Shin Moo Do Association
4th Degree Black belt - Hapkido
Philippine Arnis Association - Modern Arnis
Maestro
Galaw Tanggulan
Baxafra Arnis Intl. Federation
Philippine National Police - RTS - 12
Lakan
Pekiti Tersia
Experience
Philippine Taekwondo Association
SOCCSKSARGEN
Gensan, PHI
Adviser
2019 - Present
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Double Dragon Martial Arts Academy
Staten Island, NY
Head Master
2020 - 2021
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World Keimyung Taekwondo Lawrenceville, NJ
Head Master 2014 - 2017
World Keimyung ( Filipino Martial Arts ) Lawrenceville, NJ
Head Master 2014 - 2017
American Taekwondo United Newark, NJ
National Referee Course 2014 - 2015
Class A the United States Referee
Black Belt USA Simi Valley, CA
Head Master 2013 - 2013
Ultimate Taekwondo Burbank, CA
Head Master 2002 - 2004
United Martial Arts San Diego, CA
Assistant Master
2007
Philippine Taekwondo Association
SOCCSKSARGEN
Gensan, PHI
Regional Director
2002 - 2013
Team Philippines
Carson, CA
Coach - Taekwondo 2013
Philippine National Police - RTS -12 Gensan, PHI
Lakan 2012 - 2013
Pekiti Tersia
Baxafra Armor Arnis Federation Intl. Manila, PHI
Assistant Instructor - Arnis 2012 - 2017
Mindanao State University Gensan, PHI
Head Instructor - Taekwondo 2010 -2013
Gensan National Taekwondo Team Gensan, PHI
Head Trainer & Coach 2010 - 2013
RDCB Martial Arts Center Manila, PHI
President & Chief Instructor 2010 - 2012
Baxafra Armor International Inc. Manila, PHI
Maestro 2009
Arnis Kali
SOCCSKSARGEN ( RPTC ) Gensan, PHI
President, Founder & Trainer 2004 - 2017
Taekwondo Black Belt Sorority
Dragon Heart Taekwondo Academy Gensan, PHI
President, Founder & Adviser
2001 - 2017
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Gensan, PHI
Head Instructor - Taekwondo 1999 - 2003
Hope Christian School
Gensan, PHI
Head Instructor - Taekwondo 1999 - 2003
Holy Trinity College Gensan, PHI
Head Trainer - Taekwondo 1998 - 2004
General Santos City Government Gensan, PHI
City Sports Event Coordinator - Taekwondo 1998 - 2013
General Santos City Government Gensan, PHI
Establish Taekwondo 1997
World Taekwondo Gym ( AIDA ) Gensan, PHI
Head Instructor 1997 - 2001
Dole Philippines International School Polomolok, PHI
Head Instructor - Taekwondo 1997 - 1999
Kyukpa Taekwondo
Manila, PHI
Head Instructor 1993 - 1997
SOCCSKSARGEN Taekwondo Gensan, PHI
Regional Director - Region 12B 1997 - 2013
General Santos City Taekwondo Association Gensan, PHI
President 1997 - 2013
Lion Heart Taekwondo Manila, PHI
Director 1993 - 1997
Fairview Christian Church Manila, PHI
Head Instructor - Taekwondo 1992 - 1997
Lagro National High School Manila, PHI
Head Instructor - Taekwondo 1992 - 1997
Colegio De San Agustin Manila, PHI
Assistant Instructor - Taekwondo 1990 - 1997
Philippine Army Manila, PHI
Taekwondo 1987
Flamingo Village
Zamboanga, PHI
Barangay President 1980 - 1987
Direct Commission Officer Zamboanga, PHI
Logistic Command Top Passer 1983
Zamboanga A.E College Zamboanga, PHI
Long Distance Runner - Varsity 1980 - 1983
Zamboanga A.E College Zamboanga, PHI
Judo 1979 - 1980
Zamboanga A.E College Zamboanga, PHI
Amateur Boxing 1975 - 1979
Philippine Army Cagayan de Oro, PHI
Karate ( Okinawa Style ) 1970
Training and Seminars
American Taekwondo United Newark, NJ
National Referee Certification Course 2014
Chosun University Gwangju, KOR
Masters Training & Seminar 2013
United Martial Arts Encinitas, CA
Personal Safety Prevention and Avoiding Tragedy 2007
Trainers Training Course
Philippine Taekwondo Association Tagaytay, PHI
National Referee Certification Course 1990
Philippine Taekwondo Association Manila, PHI
National Instructor Certification Course 1994
Philippine Sports Commission Camarines Sur, PHI
Batang Pinoy Program 1999
Trainers Training Course
National Youth Games Gensan, PHI
Batang Pinoy Program 1998
Sports Management & Marketing Course
Philippine Taekwondo Association Davao, PHI
National Refresher Certification Course 1997
Membership and Affiliation
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Philippine National Team - Taekwondo
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World Taekwondo Demonstration Team ( Taekwondo Mission )
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World Taekwondo Federation
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Kukkiwon
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Philippine Taekwondo Association
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Philippine Olympic Committee
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Philippine Sports Commission
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Mindanao Taekwondo Association
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Kix Taekwondo
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Smart Philippines
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Milo Philippines
Awards / Recognition
World Taekwondo Federation Jeollabuk, KOR
Gold Medalist - Sparring & Poomsae
2009
3rd World Korea Taekwondo Expo
World Taekwondo Federation Olympic, Seoul KOR
Ranked #6 2006
1st World Taekwondo Federation Championship
World US Open " Taekwondo " Las Vegas, NV
Gold Medalist - Sparring & Poomsae
2002, 2003, & 2004
Philippine Taekwondo Association Manila, PHI
National Referee - Class A 1990
American Taekwondo United Newark, NJ
National Referee - Class A 2014 - 2016
Philippine Taekwondo Association Manila, PHI
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3 Citation Award
Outstanding Contribution to the development of Taekwondo in the Philippines (PTA)
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1 Citation Award
Dedication towards the globalization of Taekwondo ( World Taekwondo Culture Expo Committee )
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1 Citation Award
Dedicated service and contribution to the development of Taekwondo ( Korean Olympic Demonstration Team )
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1 Citation Award
Contribution to the success of 2013 Chosun University Intl Taekwondo Academy ( President of Chosun University )
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1 Citation Award
Recognition of commitment to regular physical activity and pursuit of a healthy lifestyle ( Office of the President, President Barack Obama )
National Best of the Best Manila, PHI
Gold Medalist - Sparring, Breaking, and Forms 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009
Philippine National Game Gensan, PHI
Most Outstanding Coach 2000
Philippine National Game Cebu, PHI
Most Outstanding Coach 1997
Batang Pinoy Bacolod, PHI
Most Outstanding Coach 1999
General Santos City Government Gensan, PHI
8 times Parangal Award 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009