RICE Tae Kwon Do - Mason City

2026 Iowa Games Taekwondo Tournament

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Bell Center at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

Forms and sparring divisions for all ages and abilities.

Registration:
• $55 by June 2
• $65 June 3 to July 7

Black Belts ages 10+ and adult color belts (18+) using Daedo scoring:
• $70 by June 2
• $85 June 3 to July 7

Hope to see a great Cedar Valley Taekwondo/RICE Tae Kwon Do turnout! 🥋

Cedar Valley Taekwondo and RICE Tae Kwon Do were happy to be part of the Healthy Kids Day at the Mason City Family YMCA!

A few of our students demonstrated the skills they’ve been working hard on in class. We love opportunities like this to let our students share their passion for Taekwondo and represent our PAK Family clubs in the community.

Thank you to the Mason City Family YMCA for hosting such a great event!




Cedar Valley Taekwondo - Waterloo
Cedar Valley Taekwondo - Mason City
Rice Taekwondo Mason City Family YMCA

Mason City Family YMCA

Looking forward to CV TKD doing a demonstration on Saturday, May 2 at 10:30am.

A new chapter is ahead!

Cedar Valley Taekwondo – Mason City is transitioning to RICE Tae Kwon Do on June 1, 2026, under the leadership of Master Lee Shafer and Master Tom Brotherton.

Both Cedar Valley Taekwondo and RICE Tae Kwon Do are proud Pak Family schools, guided by Grand Master Yong Chin Pak and Master Matthew Hamann.

Pictured are some of the leaders who have shaped and will continue to support this program:
Mr. Kole Franklin (Current Assistant Instructor), Ms. Heather Eckler (Current Head Instructor), Grand Master Ron Rice (Guiding Mentor, RICE Tae Kwon Do & Cedar Valley Taekwondo), Master Lee Shafer (Owner/Instructor, RICE Tae Kwon Do), Master Kayla Rommann (Head Instructor, Cedar Valley Taekwondo – Waterloo), and Master Teresa Nickell (Owner/Instructor, Cedar Valley Taekwondo).

Not pictured: Master Thomas Brotherton (Assistant Instructor, RICE Tae Kwon Do) and Master Alexis Redeker (Past Head Instructor, RICE Tae Kwon Do & Cedar Valley Taekwondo).

While the name and leadership are changing, the heart of the program remains the same - with familiar faces continuing to be part of the journey along the way.

Mason City Family YMCA, Rice Taekwondo Cedar Valley Taekwondo - Waterloo Alexis Redeker

Dear Students,

I wanted to share an upcoming opportunity that I think would be especially valuable for many of you as you continue to grow in your Taekwondo journey.

On Saturday, May 2, there will be a Leadership Conference hosted by the State of Iowa Black Belt Association (SIBBA). This event is designed for students who are stepping into leadership roles—helping with warmups, mentoring others, assisting in class, or preparing for future instructor responsibilities.

This is a great chance to learn beyond the dojang and gain insight from experienced professionals in areas that support both martial arts and everyday life.

Sessions will include:

Nutrition and recovery
Real-world self-defense considerations and legal perspectives
Muscle function, stability, and effective stretching techniques

Event Details:
📍 Location: The City Church of Ames
2400 Oakwood Rd, Ames, IA 50014

🕣 Check-in: 8:30 AM
🕘 Sessions: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

💲 Cost:

Free for SIBBA members
$40 (non-members, in person)
$20 (non-members, virtual option available)

This seminar is open to brown belts and above, and I strongly encourage those of you who are interested in leadership and personal growth to consider attending.

Hope some of you are able to attend this excellent training opportunity.

Please scan the QR code for more information on this excellent tournament for beginners.

We are starting off 2025 with some new belt ranks that were recently promoted! We have a blue belt (Brooklyn), green belt (Kara), yellow belt (Joseph) 2nd degree black belt (Miss Eckler) and 5th degree black belt (Master Brotherton) recently promoted to these new ranks! Congratulations to all!

Cedar Valley TKD says….

An excellent Beginner’s Tournament for athletes and judges/referees.

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