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20 year return to the ring!
After more than two decades away from competition, I made the decision in 2025 to step back into the arena—not to chase titles, but to hold myself accountable to the same standards I expect from my students. As a Grandmaster, my responsibility is not only to teach Taekwondo, but to actively live its principles. Earlier in my competitive career, I earned wins at regional, state, national, and elite events such as the USTU President’s Cup, Stanford, and UC Berkeley. As the year
Pure Taekwondo
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Why Competition in Martial Arts Matters
As parents, we all want our children to grow into confident, resilient, and capable young adults. Martial arts is one of the best ways to...
Pure Taekwondo
Aug 192 min read


Lessons Beyond the Dojang: My Journey Through Taekwondo
Pure Taekwondo has always been one of the biggest parts of my life. From the age of 7 it was the biggest teacher of discipline to young...
Pure Taekwondo
Mar 232 min read
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