Suspension Notices

John Bai

On May 8, 2026, B.C. Taekwondo imposed a one-year suspension on John Bai. At the end of one year, Bai will be required to meet reinstatement conditions in order for the suspension to be lifted. In accordance with Section 9.4 of Taekwondo Canada’s Discipline and Complaints Policy, B.C. Taekwondo’s decision will apply automatically to, and must be respected by, Taekwondo Canada, its Members and associated organisations.

Greg Bauer

On December 17, 2023, Taekwondo Canada suspended the membership of Greg Bauer, a taekwondo coach with Five Rings Taekwondo in Waterloo, Ontario. The suspension was deemed necessary after Bauer was charged with assault, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor female by the Waterloo Regional Police Service on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

On July 21, 2026, Bauer entered a guilty plea and was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor contrary to s. 271 of the Criminal Code. Taekwondo Canada understands that the minor in question was an athlete at Bauer’s club at the time the abuse occurred.

On August 7, 2026, Bauer filed a Notice of Appeal alleging that:

1. The verdict should be set aside on the ground that it is unreasonable or cannot be
  supported by the evidence;
2. The judgment of the trial court should be set aside on the ground of a wrong decision
  on a question of law;
3. The conduct of the trial resulted in a miscarriage of justice;
4. The trial judge erred in principle in a manner that had an impact on the sentence;
5. The sentence is manifestly unfit; and
6. Such further and other grounds as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may
  permit.

Bauer’s suspension will continue until the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, including appeals. In the meantime, while suspended, Bauer is prohibited from attending or otherwise engaging in any Taekwondo Canada affiliated competition or event, including those run or organized by Taekwondo Ontario or any of its member clubs. His club remains not in good standing and he is not allowed to conduct any business through Taekwondo Canada.

Upon completion of the criminal proceedings, the terms of Bauer’s suspension will be revisited and a lifetime ban from Taekwondo Canada may be considered at that time.

SAMUEL DESJARDINS

On April 16, 2026, Taekwondo Quebec imposed a two-year suspension on Samuel Desjardins. At the end of the two years, Desjardins will be required to meet reinstatement conditions in order for the suspension to be listed. In accordance with Section 9.4 of Taekwondo Canada’s Discipline and Complaints Policy, Taekwondo Quebec’s decision will apply automatically to, and must be respected by, Taekwondo Canada, its Members and associated organisations.

IN KYUNG KIM

In Kyung Kim has been permanently banned from holding office as a Director of Taekwondo Canada or a National Committee, as a Director of Taekwondo Ontario or a Provincial Committee. Mr. Kim is also permanently banned from any office or committee with a member organization (PTSO’s) of Taekwondo Canada.

GEORGE KOH

On May 15, 2026, Taekwondo Canada suspended the membership of George Koh, owner of Phoenix Taekwondo Academy Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario. The suspension was deemed necessary after Koh was charged on May 14th by the Ottawa Police Service with sexual assault.

While suspended, Koh is prohibited from attending, participating or otherwise engaging in any Taekwondo Canada sanctioned training, workshops or competitions or any other activity directly or indirectly related to the National Sport Organization or Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations.

Koh’s suspension will remain in place pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings, at which time it may be revisited.

SHIN WOOK LIM

On May 18, 2018, Taekwondo Canada suspended the membership of Shin Wook Lim, a taekwondo coach in Toronto, Ontario. The suspension was deemed necessary after Lim was charged criminally by the Toronto Police Service for Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Invitation to Sexual Touching and Sexual Interference. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to a term in prison.

Due to the seriousness of his crimes, Taekwondo Canada has imposed a lifetime ban on Shin Wook Lim which prohibits him from attending or otherwise engaging in any Taekwondo Canada sanctioned competition, event, workshop or any other activity related to the National Sport Organization or Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations.

Danny Tallim

On May 8, 2026, Taekwondo Canada suspended the membership of Danny Tallim, owner of Alpha Martial Arts World in Barrie, Ontario. The suspension was deemed necessary after Tallim was charged by the Barrie Police Service with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

On August 7, 2026 Barrie Police laid 11 new charges against Tallim in connection with a child sexual assault investigation after additional victims came forward. Police have also examined electronic devices that were seized during the investigation. Daniel Tallim was additionally charged with:

Sexual interference
Invitation to sexual touching
Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
Luring a child (x5)
Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material

While suspended, Tallim is prohibited from attending, participating or otherwise engaging in any Taekwondo Canada sanctioned training, workshops or competitions or any other activity directly or indirectly related to the National Sport Organization or Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations.

Tallim’s suspension remains in place pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings, at which time it may be revisited.

King yeung

In 2017, Taekwondo Canada suspended the membership of King Yeung, a taekwondo coach in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The suspension was deemed necessary after Yeung was charged criminally by the Winnipeg Police Services Sex Crimes Unit for Sexual Assault – Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Interference, Corrupting Morals and Invitation to Sexual Touching, later receiving a prison term for these crimes. Due to the seriousness of the charges, Yeung has been issued a lifetime ban from Taekwondo Canada. Yeun is prohibited from attending or otherwise engaging in any Taekwondo Canada affiliated competition or event, including those run or organized by the member Provinces and/or Territory or any of its member clubs.