Meet the Team
Experienced & Certified Instructors
5th Dan
Head Instructor
Carlos Padilla
5th Degree Black Belt
Master Padilla founded the Panamerican Taekwondo Academy in 2020 with a mission to bring world-class instruction to Winston-Salem. Leveraging decades of competition and teaching experience, he leads every program with passion and precision, empowering his students to develop essential teaching and leadership skills.
1st Dan
Kids Program Instructor Assistant
Carlos Padilla Jr
1st Degree Black Belt • Sunsen Nim
Growing up immersed in Taekwondo, Carlos Jr. brings energy and creativity to the kids' programs. His patient leadership style makes martial arts fun and approachable for young students ages 3 through 5.
1st Dan
Sparring & Demo Team Instructor Assistant
Ian T. Padilla
1st Degree Black Belt
Ian's passion for martial arts and active sparring career make him an exceptional leader. He volunteers to lead grassroots sparring and demonstration teams, coaching competitive students under his father's supervision. His training focuses on footwork, timing, and dynamic kicking combinations designed to stand out on the tournament floor.