About Us
Have fun, learn new skills, and make close friends!
We teach the original martial art of Taekwon-Do as it was created by General Choi Hong Hi. We expect instructors, students, and all others that interact with our students and staff to respect, encourage, support, and help one another regardless of age, gender, rank, or ability!
Make our school and the Taekwon-Do community your second family.
Ranking System and Time Requirements
Taekwon-Do has a belt ranking system like most other martial arts. But, unlike some martial arts, we also have minimum age requirements. This is to ensure that students, especially in the black belt ranks, have the life experience necessary for the responsibilities of that rank and presumed expectations from the general public.
Color Belts
- 10th Gup White Belt
- 9th Gup Senior White Belt (Yellow Stripe)
- 8th Gup Yellow Belt
- 7th Gup Senior Yellow Belt (Green Stripe)
- 6th Gup Green Belt
- 5th Gup Senior Green Belt (Blue Stripe)
- 4th Gup Blue Belt
- 3rd Gup Senior Blue Belt (Red Stripe)
- 2nd Gup Red Belt
- 1st Gup Senior Red Belt (Black Stripe)
Black Belts
- 1st Degree Black Belt, Novice
- 2nd Degree Black Belt, Novice
- 3rd Degree Black Belt, Novice
- 4th Degree Black Belt, Expert
- 5th Degree Black Belt, Expert
- 6th Degree Black Belt, Expert
- 7th Degree Black Belt, Master
- 8th Degree Black Belt, Master
- 9th Degree Black Belt, Grand Master
Student Oath and Tenets of Taekwon-Do
Student Oath
- I shall observe the Tenets of Taekwon-Do
- I shall respect the Instructor and Seniors
- I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do
- I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
- I shall build a more peaceful world
Tenets of Taekwon-Do
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self-Control
- Indomitable Spirit
International Taekwon-Do Federation
We are proud to be a member school of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) headed by President Choi Jung Hwa, son of the founder of Taekwon-Do. All rank promotions are overseen and approved by an ITF certified International Instructor.
United States ITF
The United States International Taekwon-Do Federation (USITF) is the official governing body in the United States for the ITF. As a member school of the USITF, our students may enjoy many benefits such as seminars conducted by talented Master and Senior Instructors from around the US, access to international tournaments hosted by the ITF and affiliated country organizations, access to free classes around the nation with other member schools, and much more.
LGBTQ+ Friendly
In upholding our standard of Respect, we fully welcome and encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to join. Let this be a safe space where you can be you with the support you need and deserve.
Our Instructors
Master Chad Morishita, 7th Degree
Master Morishita has been practicing Taekwon-Do for over 35 years and has over 20 years of teaching experience. He has participated in hundreds of tournaments throughout his career including several ITF World Championships which is hosted in a different country every three years. His tournament experience includes silver and gold medals from ITF World Championships.
As a loyal member of the United States International Taekwon-Do Federation and the International Taekwon-Do Federation, he has been certified as an International Instructor and Examiner and as an ITF Class A Umpire.
