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Our Story
Founded in 2004, Pure Taekwondo began as a private training venture in Silicon Valley, providing instruction to professionals and executives from companies such as Google, LinkedIn, Apple, and NVIDIA. What started as exclusive instruction grew through word of mouth, creating demand for a dedicated training facility.
In 2012, Kukkiwon-certified 7th Dan Black Belt Grandmaster Carlo officially opened Pure Taekwondo to the public in Sunnyvale. With over 40 years of Taekwondo experience, he built the academy on authentic Olympic-style training standards rooted in Kukkiwon certification. As a Kukkiwon-certified International Master and Poom/Dan Examiner, he continues to mentor students from beginner level to advanced level black belts to even national-level competitors.
Today, Pure Taekwondo is recognized as a leading martial arts academy in Sunnyvale and the South Bay. We offer structured Taekwondo programs for children, teens, adults, and competitive athletes in a disciplined and supportive training environment. Our mission is to help every student develop confidence, technical excellence, and lifelong strength through authentic martial arts training.
Mission
To cultivate exceptional martial artists who embody the true spirit of Taekwondo through authentic training, world-champion instruction, unwavering determination and the pursuit of personal excellence in all aspects of life.
Building Strong
Fundamentals
At Pure Taekwondo, strong fundamentals are the foundation of everything we teach. Our Sunnyvale academy develops children, adults, and families through structured training that blends official Kukkiwon curriculum standards with modern, high-performance coaching methods.
Whether a young beginner is stepping onto the mat for the first time or an experienced athlete is preparing for Sports Poomsae or Olympic-style sparring competition, our programs focus on precision, discipline, and long-term development.
Students who achieve Black Belt earn official certification from Kukkiwon in South Korea — the global authority for Taekwondo rank certification. This milestone reflects both technical mastery and personal growth developed through consistent training.
