2nd Degree Black Belt
Mr. Ryan Moore

2nd Degree Black Belt
Mr. Ryan Rinella
"Taekwon-Do is a big part of my life. It helps me stay in shape physically and mentally. It also has taught me discipline and focus, which helps me in school and when I am doing my homework. I started Taekwon-Do over five and half years ago with my brother, Geoff. Three years ago my mom joined our class and it's been fun sparring with her."

1st Degree Black Belt
Ms. Dale Schafer
"I started Taekwon Do in September of 2004. It is the best thing that I have ever done for myself. For me it is both a mental and a physical discipline. I am pleased with my physical conditioning and endurance, plus it has given me goals to focus on to make myself a better person. I look forward to continuing my Taekwon Do journey and hope to be able to teach classes on the Coast where I live."

1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Nate Lewis

1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Jacob Christofferson

1st Degree Black Belt
Mrs. Patsy Rinella
"Taekwon Do has influenced my life greatly for the last 6 years. Prior to joining, I sat and watched both of my sons participating for three years, and I never even thought about joining. However, at Geoff's Black Belt test, Grand Master Kim told all of his students to go and tell their parents to join in. Both Geoff and Ryan looked at me at that moment, and I knew it was my time to begin. I started Taekwon Do at the very next class, and I have worked hard and pushed myself for three years. I've met many wonderful people who have helped and supported me along the way. Thank you to my class and instructors at East Portland Community Center."

1st Degree Black Belt
Miss Lily Coulombe
"I have been practicing Taekwon-Do for 5 years. I first started at Mt.Scott Community center with my mom and my cousin. I went there for 3 years, and have been going to the Sellwood studio for the past 2 years. Taekwon-Do has helped me greatly in learning how to keep myself fit and healthy. I plan to be doing Taekwon-Do long into the future."

1st Degree Black Belt
Mr. Jon Ritter
"I have been practicing Tae Kwon Do since October of 2005. Although apprehensive at the beginning, I quickly found it becoming an important and defining aspect in my life. As a student, I have noticed an increase in responsibility and perserverence, two concepts that are central to Tae Kwon Do's teachings. Outside of school, Tae Kwon Do has shaped me into someone who is ready and willing to confront any problem coming me way."

Junior 1st Degree Black Belt
Miss Emily Sikora
"I have been taking Taekwondo for over three years. Taekwondo has given me much more confidence in myself. I am willing to try new things because of the skills I have learned. I have also made many good friends. I plan to continue Taekwondo for many years to come. A special thanks to Master and Mister Brown for helping me and the other students at the Southwest Community Center."