THE KIFFMANNS

For over 30 years the Kiffmann ohana has been teaching Taekwondo on Maui.  Master Kathryn—founder of Kiffmann Taekwondo—started teaching on the lawns of Maui, community centers, and UofH Maui, before opening her first studio on the island. She’s trained under such masters as Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, U.S. National Coach Grandmaster Kwan Soon Choi and later Grandmaster Bong C. Kim; whom her first student and future partner Gunter began training with as well. Together, they opened the first WT/USAT certified Taekwondo school on the island of Maui. Kathryn also has a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Oregon State University, Corvallis. 

In 2008, Master Miles Kiffmann—at age 15– joined forces with his parents in coaching and instruction. Together, their commitment to Taekwondo training and teaching have created exceptional martial artists and athletes. Some have moved on to Ivy League universities, became Television news journalists or made the US national team  representing the USA in World Taekwondo events. Many more became National and International Taekwondo medalists.

The Kiffmanns are internationally recognized and also hosted the annual Maui Open Taekwondo Championship bringing in competitors from all over the globe.