We would like to welcome Master Joseph Philip as the new instructor for the Tae-Kwon-Do program at USA. Master Philip has directed the UNI Tae Kwon-Do Club since 1976. He holds a 7th Dan, and has practiced the Art for 41 years. Following his discharge from the United States Marine Corps where he was decorated for heroism in Vietnam, he began his career in Des Moines in 1969. In 1974, Master Philip began two years of intensive training in Topeka, Kansas, and became the first American to achieve "Instructor Certification" under Grand Master ChaeSun Yi, 9th Dan. He has become one of the highest ranked non Asians in the world. Through his time training, Master Philip has worked with all age levels. We are proud to have him at USA!
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Welcome to the United Sport & Athlete website! We are the most complete fitness center in the Cedar Valley, offering many programs to help you reach your personal wellness goals. Please take a moment to learn more about us. We think you will like what you find.
United Sport and Athlete, Inc. is a non-profit company devoted to the betterment of youth in communities through elite sports programming. USA, Inc. is designed to bring high level coaching and athletic opportunities to youth regardless of socio-economic status.
This program will:
Recruit and retain underprivileged youth in the Cedar Valley with the assistance of a variety of partners such as ECHOES, Big Brothers Big Sisters and UNI Upward Bound.
Provide a positive environment for the healthy development of Cedar Valley youth by providing elite coaches and a world-class training regimen.
Expose its participants to many of the Forty Developmental Assets, which include support, empowerment, boundaries, expectations, constructive use of time, commitment to learning, positive values, social competency and a positive identity.
Enhance a number of academic programs at the University of Northern Iowa and will provide many students a unique experiential opportunity.
Provide a mechanism for child and parent to engage in regular physical activity within the same facility.
We would like to welcome Master Joseph Philip as the new instructor for the Tae-Kwon-Do program at USA. Master Philip has directed the UNI Tae Kwon-Do Club since 1976. He holds a 7th Dan, and has practiced the Art for 41 years. Following his discharge from the United States Marine Corps where he was decorated for heroism in Vietnam, he began his career in Des Moines in 1969. In 1974, Master Philip began two years of intensive training in Topeka, Kansas, and became the first American to achieve "Instructor Certification" under 
