Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan

We had a great time at our annual campout last weekend at Silver Falls State Park surrounded by new and old friends and family. A couple of hikes, workouts and day trips later, we are happy to be back at our home on Belmont St in Portland, OR!

Photos Courtesy of Mike Lepis

We are proud to announce that July's Student of the Month is awarded to 4th Dan Dr. Bruce Birk!

Besides being one of the doctors at the school, Dr. Birk has spent over 25 years nurturing, and guiding students of all ranks and ages. He is well known for his twist kicks, his bubbly and light hearted attitude, and, of course, his jokes. Dr. Birk has been a great role model for the school and the Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan community. We look forward to the years that come!

Criteria for Student of the Month:
Frequent and regular attendance
Progress in taekwon-do skills and knowledge
Contributions to Traditional Taekwon-Do, the community and other students.
Adherence to the Five Tenets of Taekwon-Do.

Congratulations to the students who passed their promotion tests this Sunday. Also, many thanks for the help of the small crew of Black Belts who were in town for the test!

From left to right, first row: New 2nd Degree Yellow Belt Finn Posey, New 1st Degree Yellow Belt Declynn Brian, New 2nd Degree Purple Belt Kendall Sallay, and New Black Belt Candidate Lloyd Lachnite. Second row: 6th Dan Mark Lockie, 4th Dan Irina Alonso, and 3rd Dan Ally Alonso and 3rd Dan Dr. Chris Anderson. 3rd Row: Master Gil Johnson

Reminder! We have AC in the do-jang! Beat the heat with a good workout - and bring a friend!

Check out our summer special for new students.

Classes are ongoing all summer long! We’ve got plenty of room and AC for those hot days coming up. What’s keeping you at home? Come join us instead!

Congratulations to 6th Dan Mr. Mark Lockie, who celebrated 30 years of training with Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan this weekend!

Mr. Lockie is well known at our school for his speed and strength, as well as his quiet presence and supportive teaching style. Classes with Mr. Lockie are often intense, and always interesting! A dedicated student *and* teacher, he truly embodies the five tenets of taekwon-do.

Get moving this summer at Traditional Taekwondo Kwan! Sign up anytime between Memorial Day and Labor Day for a full month of unlimited classes for only $99 (includes a uniform).

Visit us at taekwondo-pdx.com or call 971-379-4707 and mention the summer special.

Happiest of birthdays to Master Gil Johnson, founder of Traditional Taekwon-Do Kwan and heart of the school.

This photo was taken when Master Johnson achieved 7th Dan back in 2019. He continues to teach and guide his students with wisdom and strength. We wish him all the best for the upcoming year and all the years to come!